Twin Towns Race Report 29 September 2012
With over 120 starters this week, registration was completed by 06:01 hrs, that’s with 11 new competitors -well done, thanks everyone please keep it up. The weather god are shining on us, with pleasant temperatures and a nice little head wind on the way home on the bike just to mix things up a bit.
We are still having a issue with people racking their bikes, we have limited space, on the far rack there were 4 bikes nicely lined up handle bars to handle bars all on the same side. If you go to rack you bike leave a gap for someone to rack their bike on the opposite side, this allows everyone plenty of room for your transition.
We are not racing for sheep stations, so follow the road rules, don’t ride on the wrong side of the road – EVER. We had one male ride, cross over the pink crosses on Ash Drive and ride over the hill on the incorrect side of the road. There are a number of guarantees in life; taxes and death, riding on the wrong side of the road, up hill is a stupid move, putting your life and jeopardising the Club’s authority to host this event each week. When entering Fraser Drive from Amaroo ( top marshalling location) please give way all traffic travelling down the hill, DON’T MOVE INTO THE SLIP LANE UNTIL THE VEHICLE HAS PASSED. The Committee encourage all members to report any infringement, to ensure we all do our upmost to ensure the safety of all competitors and the longevity of our club.
A big thanks to those that have volunteered for marshalling points, we still have 8 spots to fill and then I can stop harping. Double Distance is on 22 October, I already have a marshall for each point, but both these people would like the opportunity to at least do a single distance race, if you would like to help out, please let me know by email.
Next weeks race is the last of normal time before Day Light Saving starts on Sunday morning in NSW. To celebrate this monumental occasion we will be having our first ‘healthy breakfast’ for the season. Gold Coin donations gladly accepted and can be placed into the collection tin.
MARSHALLS FOR 6 OCTOBER
Woodlands /Darlington Drive – Jo Colja
Amaroo/Fraser Drive – Matt Stanley
Random Draw Winners
Sarah Harrington – Storm Cycles, Dave Fine- Palm Beach Supercycles, Noel Bitossi – Sth Tweed Cycles, Louis Oram- Kingscliff Cycles, Sonny Warner- Cannabil Clothing
Current Points standing after Race 3
|
Place |
Name |
Race Number |
Races |
Points |
|
1 |
Adam Amos |
24 |
3 |
70 |
|
2 |
Cindy Cameron |
114 |
3 |
69 |
|
3 |
Bruce Charge |
119 |
3 |
68 |
|
4 |
Noel Bitossi |
134 |
3 |
67 |
|
5 |
Kylie Findlay |
137 |
3 |
66 |
|
6 |
Bella Pidcock |
140 |
3 |
65 |
|
7 |
Joe Mollica |
52 |
3 |
64 |
|
8 |
Vicki Lawes |
68 |
3 |
62 |
|
9 |
Laura Kelly |
98 |
3 |
61 |
|
10 |
Jenny Scaysbrook | 27 | 3 |
60 |
How are the points allocated
Handicap winner each week received 35 points, 2nd received 34, 3rd 33 4th 32 down to 20th place getter who receives 16 points. All other members completing the event receive 15 points… on designated days all competitors who complete the nominated course receive 35 points regardless of final placing. Each week, for every 5 starters one competitor gets handicapped. People who walk in the swim leg receive a maximum of 15 points only and are not considered fro the handicap winner’s random monthly voucher.
For those that were not present last week, here is a short YouTube clip of Roger presenting Doug his new bike
Stu Crawford
Twin Towns Triathlon