Swim, Bike, Run Rinse Repeat

Sponsors:

We want to highlight our Silver level sponsor the Black Butte Triathlon

Athlete of the Month:

This month’s AOM is Don Rioux for his dedication to the sport and recent performance at FolsomTri.  Way to Go Don!

Announcements:

Black Butte Triathlon is just around the corner!  There is still time to register and we are looking for a few more volunteers.  Don’t forget that members can request reimbursement for half of their entry fee if they bring a volunteer or volunteer themselves.  There are plenty of volunteer opportunities before and after the race.

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.

Events:

Save the date for the 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. An Evite will be coming out soon with the address.

There will be a Practice Tri on June 10^th (the Saturday prior to the BBT).  This will be a casual practice at a super sprint distance.  Focus will be on transitions.  Potluck BBQ to follow. Meet at the Black Butte Lake Buckhorn Campground boat launch and be ready to start by 9:00.

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 the water is still pretty cold, and 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.

CTC Track Workout:

Thursday track meetings will resume soon.

Black Butte Tri/DU:

Black Butte Triathlon is on June 17, 2023, at Black Butte Lake in Orland.  This race benefits the Orland Volunteer Fire Department.  Registration for Black Butte Triathlon is open.  CTC members are eligible for a race reimbursement of 50% off their race fee if they bring a volunteer.  Don’t have a volunteer to bring?  No worries.  You can volunteer before or after your race.  Reach out to us to see how.

Club Races:

Black Butte Tri-Black Butte Triathlon Series

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)

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

We want to highlight our Platinum level sponsor Royal Aire

Announcements:

The season was officially kicked off with the Kick Off Party on March 4! Thank you to Justin Waller for stepping up as a guest speaker to let us know about the Money Mile podcast.  A huge thank you to the Bear for hosting the event. 

Events:

Save the date for the SUMMER PARTY!  This will be a pool party at Amigo’s house on July 22, 2023. More details to follow.  Block off your calendar because this will be a blast.

There will be a Practice Tri on June 10^th (the Saturday prior to the BBT).  This will be a casual practice at a super sprint distance.  Focus will be on transitions.  Potluck BBQ to follow.  Look for a Facebook event for more details.

Training:

Swims:

One Mile open water swims are starting back up when the pool opens after Memorial Day.  Meet at 6:30-7:00 AM Fri AM’s on the Vallombrosa side of Sycamore Pool. 

The River Road TTs:   

Stay tunes for this program starting up again very soon.

Rides:

The Wednesday Fast/Fit/Fun rides have resumed.

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.

TUESDAY Night Run: It is posted on Facebook weekly.  This run currently meets at 5:30 at Wildwood Park near the bathrooms.  The run is out across the Levee and back.  All abilities welcome, run at your own pace and distance. This run moves to One Mile after the Spring time change.

CTC Track Workout:

Thursday track meetings will resume in the spring.

Black Butte Tri/DU:

Black Butte Triathlon is on June 17, 2023, at Black Butte Lake in Orland.  This race benefits the Orland Volunteer Fire Department.  Registration for Black Butte Triathlon is open.  This race is expected to sell out.  CTC members are eligible for a race reimbursement of 50% off their race fee if they bring a volunteer.  Don’t have a volunteer to bring?  No worries.  You can volunteer before or after your race.  Reach out to us to see how.

Club Races:

Folsom Lake-The Folsom Lake International Triathlon | TBF Racing (totalbodyfitness.com)

Black Butte Tri-Black Butte Triathlon Series

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)

Uniforms

The uniform store is now OPEN until April 10!

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 Gold level sponsor Money Mile Podcast

Financial Planning Advice Designed for Your Active Lifestyle.

Announcements:

Our annual Launch Party was a load of fun.  Thank you to Greg Watkins and Cori Denhardt for stepping up as guest speakers.  A huge thank you to Fleet Feet for hosting the event as well as providing food and drinks. 

Events:

Our Spring Kickoff event is on March 4 at 1:00, after the Bidwell Classic.  The event will be held upstairs at Madison Bear Garden.  Come early if you plan to order food as the line gets long.  We will have a guest speaker, training plans, info on uniforms, and laminated race day check off lists. 

Stay tuned for a poker run in the spring.

Training:

Swims:

One Mile open water swims will resume in the spring.

The River Road TTs:   

We look forward to this program starting up again in the spring.

Rides:

There is a hill repeat group that rides in California Park on Wednesday evenings in the winter.  The ride meets at North Rim Adventure Sports at 6:00PM.  All abilities are welcome.  In the spring the Wednesday Fast/Fit/Fun rides will resume.

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.

TUESDAY Night Run: It is posted on Facebook weekly.  This run currently meets at 5:30 at Wildwood Park near the bathrooms.  The run is out across the Levee and back.  All abilities welcome, run at your own pace and distance. This run moves to One Mile after the Spring time change.

CTC Track Workout:

Thursday track meetings will resume in the spring.

Black Butte Tri/DU:

Black Butte Triathlon is on June 17, 2023, at Black Butte Lake in Orland.  This race benefits the Orland Volunteer Fire Department.  Registration for Black Butte Triathlon is open.  This race is expected to sell out.  CTC members are eligible for a race reimbursement of 50% off their race fee if they bring a volunteer.  Don’t have a volunteer to bring?  No worries.  You can volunteer before or after your race.  Reach out to us to see how.

Club Races:

Bidwell Classic-March 2023-Bidwell Classic 2023 (5k, 10k and Half Marathon) - Fleet Feet Chico

Folsom Lake-The Folsom Lake International Triathlon | TBF Racing (totalbodyfitness.com)

Black Butte Tri-Black Butte Triathlon Series

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)

Uniforms

The uniform store is now closed but T-Shirts and other CTC apparel can be ordered anytime through Squadocker.

SquadLocker

Amy Bromelow   CTC Board President