Twin Towns Triathlon Race Report 20 October 2012

Congratulations on all those 60 odd competitors that set their alarm clock to have a hit out at Double Distance, with better weather than last week it had the potential for some great times, until hitting that lovely headwind on Darlington Drive, given the smiles and seeing so many people comparing times, it looked like everyone had a great time. Some feedback from the marshalls was that some riders had either very poor front lights or no front lights.

With still new competitors turning up each week, word must be out that Twin Towns Triathlon Club,is the best triathlon club with what could arguably be the most challenging 14km bike course available in the area.

All up just over 120 people ventured around the course both in single and double distance, and it was great to see a lot of the intermediate age group accepting the double distance challenge.

We are still receiving complaints from fellow competitors about some riders continuing to show total disregard for the road rules and riding through red lights. There is absolutely no excuse for riding or for that matter driving through red lights. This week at least 5 riders rode through a red light. The club imposes strict penalties for this type of offence with a two week suspension for the first offence and disqualification for a second offence.

Milestones:

 Marcel Van Kemp completing 300 club races

Kingscliff Triathlon is being held over the weekend of 24/25 November 2012. In the past the club has provided, in return for a sizable donation up to 20 volunteers- particularly for the main event on the Sunday. I have sent an email with further information, here is a link to some of the roles required.

Marshalls for next week:
Woodlands/Darlington Drive: Cath Payne
Fraser/Amaroo Drive: Phil Salter

Random Draw winners this week
We are able to track down the President and get hold of his bag of goodies, last weeks winners were presented with their vouchers

This weeks winner
Bella Pidcock, Julie Bloor, Ben Hall, Sera Graham, Glen Lance and Marg Kearney

We again thank our weekly sponsors; Palm Beach Supercycles, Storm Cycles, South Tweed Cycles, Kingscliff Cycles, Cannabil Clothing and Studio 4.

After much negotiation, we now have the only Zarraffa’s Coffee outlet in NSW located at Banora Central as a sponsor, Steven Ng, the proprietor has provided a number of complimentary coffee vouchers for financial members of the tri club. These will be distributed next week upon registration, again only for financial members- that was Zarraffa’s conditions.

For those heading to Noosa Tri Multi Sports Festival , here is a link to your wave start times

Lost Property:
Someone is still missing their helmet, last week a black Lumar 525  was left behind. If its not claimed, it will probably become the emergency ‘has anyone got a spare helmet, I left my at home’ loaner

          Point Score after Race 6  

Good luck Heidi and others competing in the Auckland Triathlon  Sunday 21st

Remember, train hard and stay safe

Stu
Twin Towns Triathlon Club