Sponsors:

We want to highlight our Silver level sponsor: North Rim Adventure Sports

Athlete of the Month:

This month’s AOM is Tyler Spangler for completing Ironman Lake Placid. Way to go Tyler! Check out Tyler’s race report on the Facebook group.

Events:

Jersey Ride November 4, 2023 at 10:00am. Meet at Madison Bear Garden.

End of season party November 11, 2023.  Save the date.

Volunteer Opportunities:

If you would like to be involved in Tinman Mt. Shasta but aren’t competing, please consider volunteering.  A large group of us are going up for the weekend.  Join us at the Blackberry Festival afterwards.  It will be a blast!

https://shastatinman.com/volunteer

Bidwell Bump is October 7.  If you are not participating, please save the date for volunteering.  More details to come.  You can email bidwellbumpmtb@gmail.com.

Training:

Swims:

One Mile open water swims have resumed!  Meet at 6:30-7:00 AM Fri AM’s on the Vallombrosa side of Sycamore Pool. Wetsuits optional but this is a great opportunity to practice wetsuit swimming.

August 25^th is the last Friday morning group swim of the season!

The River Road TTs:   

This takes place the first Thursday of every month through the summer. Meet where 5th street leaves town heading West and becomes River Road. Sign-ups start at about 5:30, first rider off at 6:01.

It’s a 10-mile course, out-and-back, wear helmets, and remember sunscreen and water.

CTC members often meet at Allies Pub afterwards; come join us!

Last TT of the season is September 7!

Rides:

The Wednesday Fast/Fit/Fun rides have resumed. All rides start at Rosedale School.

Fast 50 @6PM- RACE PACE 50K with 25-26mph avg with bursts up to 30+mph in sections. 3 sprint points (Elk, Fimple, Troxel) Finish on West Sac

Fit 50 @5:30PM- Fast group ride with 22-24mph avg with bursts in upper 20s. Group can split at Troxel turn. 3 sprint points (Elk, Fimple, Troxel) Finish on West Sac.

Fun 50 @5:30PM- Tempo pace group ride (35K) with 16-20mph avg, no bursts or surges or sprints, GREAT beginner group ride.

Fun departs a couple minutes after the Fit.

Runs: 

The Saturday Beginner LSD run is a beginner run going for up to 60 minutes. Meet at the 5-Mile Recreation Area near the bathrooms. Pay attention to the Facebook posts for updates and meeting times. 

The Saturday “dog run” meets at 8:00 at Five Mile on Saturday mornings.  This is a great run for athletes that want a more challenging pace.  Well behaved dogs welcome.

MONDAY Night Run: It is posted on Facebook weekly.  This run currently meets at 5:30 at Sycamore Pool (Vallombrosa side) near the bathrooms.  The run is out and back.  All abilities welcome, run at your own pace and distance.

Club Races:  

Tinman-Mount Shasta Tinman Triathlon - 09/03/2023 - Race Information (raceentry.com)
Many of us will be staying the weekend.  There is a Blackberry Festival in Mt. Shasta following the race.  It’s a very fun event.

Uniforms

The uniform store is closed for now.  We will notify you when the next ordering event opens.

T-Shirts and other CTC apparel can be ordered anytime through Squadocker.

SquadLocker

Amy Bromelow   CTC Board President

Swim, Bike, Run Rinse Repeat

Sponsors:

We want to highlight our Bronze level sponsor:

Chico Web Design

Athlete of the Month:

This month’s AOM is Carson Sasaki for his excellent Black Butte Triathlon  performance. Way to go Carson!

Events:

SUMMER PARTY!!  This will be POOL party at Amigo’s house on July 22, 2023 from 2-6.  It will be hot but there is plenty of shade. Please check your emails for this Evite.  There is a Facebook event as well.

Training:

Swims:

One Mile open water swims have resumed!  Meet at 6:30-7:00 AM Fri AM’s on the Vallombrosa side of Sycamore Pool. Wetsuits optional but this is a great opportunity to practice wetsuit swimming.

The River Road TTs:   

This takes place the first Thursday of every month through the summer. Meet where 5th street leaves town heading West and becomes River Road. Sign-ups start at about 5:30, first rider off at 6:01.

Worried you’re too slow? No, you’re not. You’re racing yourself, so it’ll be very close.

It’s a 10-mile course, out-and-back, wear helmets, and remember sunscreen and water.

CTC members often meet at Allies Pub afterwards; come join us!

Rides:

The Wednesday Fast/Fit/Fun rides have resumed. All rides start at Rosedale School.

Fast 50 @6PM- RACE PACE 50K with 25-26mph avg with bursts up to 30+mph in sections. 3 sprint points (Elk, Fimple, Troxel) Finish on West Sac

Fit 50 @5:30PM- Fast group ride with 22-24mph avg with bursts in upper 20s. Group can split at Troxel turn. 3 sprint points (Elk, Fimple, Troxel) Finish on West Sac.

Fun 50 @5:30PM- Tempo pace group ride (35K) with 16-20mph avg, no bursts or surges or sprints, GREAT beginner group ride.

Fun departs a couple minutes after the Fit.

Occasional Sunday small group rides are posted on Facebook by Jenni Merrell.

Runs: 

The Saturday Beginner LSD run is a beginner run going for up to 60 minutes. Meet at the 5-Mile Recreation Area near the bathrooms. Pay attention to the Facebook posts for updates and meeting times. 

The Saturday “dog run” meets at 8:00 at Five Mile on Saturday mornings.  This is a great run for athletes that want a more challenging pace.  Well behaved dogs welcome.

MONDAY Night Run: It is posted on Facebook weekly.  This run currently meets at 5:30 at Sycamore Pool (Vallombrosa side) near the bathrooms.  The run is out and back.  All abilities welcome, run at your own pace and distance.

Club Races:

Tri For Fun/Tri for Real July-Tri for Real Triathlon and Aquabike #2 | TBF Racing (totalbodyfitness.com)

Granite Bay-The 25th Annual Granite Bay Triathlon | TBF Racing (totalbodyfitness.com)

Tinman-Mount Shasta Tinman Triathlon - 09/03/2023 - Race Information (raceentry.com)
Many of us will be staying the weekend.  There is a Blackberry Festival in Mt. Shasta following the race.  It’s a very fun event.

Uniforms

The uniform store is closed for now.  We will notify you when the next ordering event opens.

T-Shirts and other CTC apparel can be ordered anytime through SquadLocker.

Amy Bromelow   CTC Board President

We want to highlight our Bronze level sponsor TBF Racing

Athlete of the Month:

This month’s AOM is young Grant Harrell.  Way to Go Grant!

Announcements:

This year’s Black Butte Triathlon was a huge success. We are thankful to all of the athletes that participated.  A huge thank you for all of the volunteers.  We couldn’t do this without you.

Exchange Student:

There is a 15 year old exchange student looking for a family to host her in Chico.  She is a triathlete and would love to be hosted in a family involved in triathlon.  I don’t know if this student has found a host family yet.  Reply to the email if you are interested and I can connect you.

Events:

 SUMMER PARTY!  This will be a pool party at Amigo’s house on July 22, 2023 from 2-6.  Block off your calendar because this will be a blast. Please check your emails for this Evite.

Training:

Swims:

One Mile open water swims have resumed!  Meet at 6:30-7:00 AM Fri AM’s on the Vallombrosa side of Sycamore Pool. Wetsuits optional but this is a great opportunity to practice wetsuit swimming.

The River Road TTs:   

This takes place the first Thursday of every month through the summer. Meet where 5th street leaves town heading West and becomes River Road. Sign-ups start at about 5:30, first rider off at 6:01.

Worried you’re too slow? No, you’re not. You’re racing yourself, so it’ll be very close.

It’s a 10-mile course, out-and-back, wear helmets, and remember sunscreen and water.

CTC members often meet at Allies Pub afterwards; come join us!

Rides:

The Wednesday Fast/Fit/Fun rides have resumed. All rides start at Rosedale School.

Fast 50 @6PM- RACE PACE 50K with 25-26mph avg with bursts up to 30+mph in sections. 3 sprint points (Elk, Fimple, Troxel) Finish on West Sac

Fit 50 @5:30PM- Fast group ride with 22-24mph avg with bursts in upper 20s. Group can split at Troxel turn. 3 sprint points (Elk, Fimple, Troxel) Finish on West Sac.

Fun 50 @5:30PM- Tempo pace group ride (35K) with 16-20mph avg, no bursts or surges or sprints, GREAT beginner group ride.

Fun departs a couple minutes after the Fit.

Occasional Sunday small group rides are posted on Facebook by Jenni Merrell.

Runs: 

The Saturday Beginner LSD run is a beginner run going for up to 60 minutes. Meet at the 5-Mile Recreation Area near the bathrooms. Pay attention to the Facebook posts for updates and meeting times. 

The Saturday “dog run” meets at 8:00 at Five Mile on Saturday mornings.  This is a great run for athletes that want a more challenging pace.  Well behaved dogs welcome.

MONDAY Night Run: It is posted on Facebook weekly.  This run currently meets at 5:30 at Sycamore Pool (Vallombrosa side) near the bathrooms.  The run is out and back.  All abilities welcome, run at your own pace and distance.

Club Races:

Tri For Fun/Tri for Real July-Tri for Real Triathlon and Aquabike #2 | TBF Racing (totalbodyfitness.com)

Granite Bay-The 25th Annual Granite Bay Triathlon | TBF Racing (totalbodyfitness.com)

Tinman-Mount Shasta Tinman Triathlon - 09/03/2023 - Race Information (raceentry.com)
Many of us will be staying the weekend.  There is a Blackberry Festival in Mt. Shasta following the race.  It’s a very fun event.

Uniforms

The uniform store is closed for now.  We will notify you when the next ordering event opens.

T-Shirts and other CTC apparel can be ordered anytime through Squadocker.

SquadLocker

Amy Bromelow   CTC Board President