Race Report 3 November 2012
With many of our member are in Noosa this weekend, the formalities for Twinnies fell on the shoulders of a man , used to carrying many responsibiies Mr Kevin ((please call me the ROCK) Bannerman. Below is an example of his fine work;
Following overnight showers and alight shower just before race start bike conditions were slippery.Overcast skies and a slight Sthly breeze.
86 senior competitors and 20 juniors faced the starters gun.
Only one slight altercation with the pavement,demonstrating the cycling control of our group.
Winner of the Russ Evans towel ( for the point score leader at the end of the month) was Noel Bitossi- a first season Tri. Competitor..Well done Noel.
Mary-Ann Shuker won the barrel draw for $100 being the monthly Handicap winner. Congrats. Mary- Ann .
Jennie Jones celebrated her ??????? birthday.
Des Godda reminded us about Transition clinic to be held so.
Tri.club Xmas party to be held 16th Dec, at Creek Restaurant,Currimbin. please see Julie West and register your interest, more details next week.
Message from registration- early entry is permitted but is becoming a problem.if you are going to Change your start time you must- Register by 5.30 am and start at 6.00.
Race well all,
Your Intrepid reporter,
THE ROCK
Thanks Kev, now for some updates from Noosa
Chris Watt is still calling for volunteers to assist with various marshalling duties at the Kingy Triathlon on the weekend of the 24/25 November. To lodge your interest please contact Chris
An update from Noosa, there is at least 30 Twinnies members plus support crew representing the club. Most registered shortly after arriving, toured through the expo, where club members Steve West was busy talking up the benefits of owning a Felt bike, then participated in the traditional swim around the island before retiring to the their accommodation.
Again, holding with tradition, 06:00 saw Twinnies members meet for a ride the hill experience, the next challenge was finding a coffee shop that would seat us all. After visiting at least 5 coffee shops, the group dwindled to 6 by the time we got to Organica the run course. Great coffee.
Transition opened at 10:00 for the age groupers, special dispensation was granted for Legends (10 races or more) allowing access 30 minutes earlier. That wasn’t enough for Tracy Foyster, who in an attempt to get the best possible position, arrived 1 hour earlier.
Years of training has made sure Tracey gets her prime spot
The wind has dropped, the clouds have cleared and the temperature is warming up. The organisers had called it a non- wet suit swim- damm.
Noosa Bike Central by Ben Hall
This report is being typed whilst, Chris Watt- Chef de Tour is preparing/cooking home made hamburgers, whilst we all Fergo, Dave DQ and myself hydrate on with a chilled ale
Marshalls for next week:
Darlington and Woodlands Drive: Col Woodward
Amaroo and Fraser: Sharon Leaney
Don’t forget, there is breakfast on next Saturday is being sponsored by Barry Saunders father of Lewis, George and Ashton.
Standby for a report on the results from tomorrows race!
Podium finish for Heidi Sowerby, Tracey Foyster and Jo Ward,
Stu Crawford
Twin Towns Triathlon Club on tour in Noosa