Sorry for the delay but thanks for checking out the April - May President’s report. Items of note this month are a Transition Clinic, our Summer Party, a new sponsor, and a lot of race results.

New Sponsor

We are glad to welcome Blue70 as a Silver Level sponsor.
Club members get 20% off. Just ask any board member for the discount code.

Transition Clinic on Sunday June 2^nd

Are you preparing for your first Triathlon at Black Butte Lake on June 15^th? Are you unsure of what to bring? Would you like to learn from veteran triathletes the best way to set up your gear and transition between the three sports? And have an opportunity to practice them? If you answered yes, the club has an event for you. We’re putting on putting on a Transition Clinic Sunday June 2^nd, 10:00 AM at 1267 Orchard Way in Chico. Bring your wetsuit, bike, running shoes, and anything else you think you’ll need to race a triathlon. Experienced triathletes will go over all the details of laying out your gear for quick transitions and will provide tips for newer athletes. Participants will practice with short swim, bike, and run activities to get you ready for race day.

Summer Party on Saturday June 22^nd

The club will hold its annual Summer Party on Saturday June 22^nd. More details to come but please save the date for an afternoon of fun with your CTC pals.

Race Results

New results since the last president’s report include USAT Collegiate Club Nationals, ICE Breaker, The Woodlands Sprint, Folsom Lake International, Sprint, and Super Sprint. Thanks to Tyler for compiling the race results.

The Uniform Store is Closed

The Chico Triathlon Club Uniform Store at Voler has closed. CTC branded shirts and apparel can be ordered anytime through Squadlocker.

Athlete of the Month:

Since this report covers two months, we are glad to celebrate two Athletes of the Month who both completed their first ever triathlons: Hope Magana and Alyssa Caldwell. Congratulations to you both!

Volunteer Opportunity:

The club’s next Volunteer Opportunity is our own Black Butte Triathlon on June 15^th. Use the Volunteer Link to sign up to help out with the race. Note that it’s possible to both race and volunteer for this event.

Training:

Swims:

The Friday Morning One Mile open water swims will be starting up soon. We typically wait until the pool is cleaned for the first time which is usually just before Memorial Day weekend.

Rides:

River Road Time Trials: The next River Road Time Trial is Thursday June 6^th. Registration opens at 5:30 PM and the first rider goes off at 6:01. We’ll gather at Allies Pub after the event where the first round of drinks is on the club for all current members.

Wednesday 50s: The Wednesday 50s are community group rides that leave from Rosedale Elementary school every Wednesday during daylight savings time. The “Fit 50” and “Fun 50” depart at 5:32 PM and the “Fast 50” leaves at 5:30 PM (note the time change from 6:00 PM). Group rides are a great way to improve your fitness and bike handling skills and the Fun 50 is the one best suited to newer riders.

Jenni’s Sunday Ride: Since tax season is over, look for Jenni’s no-drop Sunday Ride announcements on the CTC Facebook page.

Runs:

Saturday Morning Runs: The Saturday morning runs meet at Five Mile Recreation Area near the bathrooms. There’s an 8:00 AM “dog” run and a slower paced run that leaves at 9:00 AM. Check the CTC Facebook page for updates and starting times.

Tuesday Night Run: The Tuesday night run meets at One Mile (northside) at 5:30 PM. Check the CTC Facebook page for updates and starting times.

Greg Watkins
CTC Board President

Happy Spring Forward and thanks for checking out the monthly President’s report. Items of note this month are a great volunteer turnout for the Chico Downtown Criterium, the first Time Trial of the year, and a date for the club’s Practice Triathlon at Black Butte Lake. But first off, an acknowledgement of one of our sponsors:

Sponsors:

This month we are highlighting our Platinum level sponsor

Mom’s / The Bear

Chico Downtown Criterium

A sincere thank you to the 15 club members that came out Sunday March 10^th to volunteer for the Chico Downtown Criterium. The organizers were grateful for the club’s support of this community event.

First River Road 10 Mile Time Trial

The club puts on Time Trials the first Thursday of each month during daylight savings time. First up this year is Thursday April 4^th. It starts where 5th Street leaves town heading west and becomes River Road. Sign-ups begin at 5:30 PM and the first rider leaves at 6:01 PM. Helmets are required an all ability levels and bike types are welcome. Several club members usually gather afterward at Allies Pub where the club will buy your first round.

Practice Triathlon at Black Butte Lake Sunday June 2nd

The club will once again hold a practice triathlon at Black Butte Lake. Any club member (or perspective member) is welcome to join us. We’ll go over transition setups and will have guided swim, bike, and run training events on portions of the Black Butte Triathlon course. This is a great opportunity for those newer to the sport to prepare for the club’s race on June 15^th.

Race Results

Did you know that CTC member multisport race results are archived on the CTC Website all the way back to the club’s origin in 2010? New results for 2024 include Jenni at the TBF New Year's Duathlon and new members Aidan and Lucas at the Stanford Treeathlon.

The Uniform Store is Open

The Chico Triathlon Club Uniform Store at Voler is now open. The store closes April 15th and uniforms will ship by the end of May... Just in time to wear your fancy new kit for the Black Butte Triathlon! https://www.voler.com/custom/ordering/li/48349

CTC branded shirts and apparel can be ordered anytime through Squadlocker.

Athlete of the Month:

This month’s AOTM is new member Lucas Ferguson who raced the Stanford Treeathlon on March 3^rd.

Volunteer Opportunity:

The club’s next Volunteer Opportunity is our own Black Butte Triathlon on June 15^th. Use the Volunteer Link to sign up to help out with the race. Note that it’s possible to both race and volunteer for this event.

Training:

Swims:

The Friday Morning One Mile open water swims will resume after Memorial Day.

Rides:

River Road Time Trials: The Thursday River Road Time Trial will return on Thursday April 4^th.  A HUGE THANK YOU to Eric Ayars for running the events the past several years.

Wednesday 50s: The Wednesday 50s are community group rides that leave from Rosedale Elementary school every Wednesday during daylight savings time. The “Fit 50” and “Fun 50” depart at 5:30 PM and the “Fast 50” leaves at 6:00 PM. Group rides are a great way to improve your fitness and bike handling skills and the Fun 50 is the one best suited to newer riders.

Jenni’s Sunday Ride: Jenni Merrell often leads a no-drop Sunday Ride. Check the CTC Facebook page for updates.

Runs:

Saturday Morning Runs: The Saturday morning runs meet at Five Mile Recreation Area near the bathrooms. There’s an 8:00 AM “dog” run and a slower paced run that leaves at 9:00 AM. Check the CTC Facebook page for updates and starting times.

Tuesday Night Run: The Tuesday night run meets at One Mile (northside) at 5:30 PM. Check the CTC Facebook page for updates and starting times.

Greg Watkins

CTC Board President

Happy February and thanks for checking out the monthly President’s report. Items of note this month are the General Membership Meeting on Saturday March 2^nd, opening of the Voler Uniform Store, and a new Athlete of the Month. First off, an acknowledgement of one of our sponsors:

Sponsors:

This month we are highlighting our Platinum level sponsor

Jacqueline Losi, M.D. Dermatology

CTC Launch Party:

Thanks to everyone that came out February 13^th for our Launch Party. And a big thanks to Fleet Feet for hosting. We signed up several new members and learned about the new bike repair station planned for the Honey Run Bridge parking area.

General Membership Meeting:

Please join us at the Madison Bear Garden Saturday March 2^nd at 1:00 PM for our spring general membership meeting. We’ll talk about club races, will have sprint and Olympic distance training plans available, and will have fit samples for this year’s triathlon and cycling kits.

The Uniform Store is Open

The Chico Triathlon Club Uniform Store at Voler is now open. The store closes April 15th and uniforms will ship by the end of May... Just in time to wear your fancy new kit for the Black Butte Triathlon! https://www.voler.com/custom/ordering/li/48349

CTC branded shirts and apparel can be ordered anytime through Squadlocker.

Athlete of the Month:

This month’s AOM is Mitch Harrell who is a regular at club workouts. Congratulations Mitch!

Volunteer Opportunity:

The Chico Downtown Criterium is coming up on Sunday March 10. This community event needs a lot of volunteers and the Chico Tri Club is helping out. You can sign up to volunteer here: https://airportcrit.ivolunteer.com/downtownchicocrit

Training:

Swims:

The Friday Morning One Mile open water swims will resume after Memorial Day

Rides:

River Road Time Trials: The Thursday River Road Time Trial will return on Thursday April 4^th.  A HUGE THANK YOU to Eric Ayars for running the events the past several years.

Cal Park Hills: The Wednesday night hill repeats have resumed in California Park. Bikes roll from North Rim at 6:00PM and the group rides to Cal Park together for a prescribed workout each week. Helmets and lights are required and all abilities are welcome. Check the Chico Area Group Rides Facebook group and our CTC Facebook page for updates. The rides will end after the time changes in March.

Jenni’s Sunday Ride: Jenni Merrell often leads a no-drop Sunday Ride. Check the CTC Facebook page for updates.

Runs:

Saturday Morning Runs: The Saturday morning runs meet at Five Mile Recreation Area near the bathrooms. There’s an 8:00 AM “dog” run and a slower paced run that leaves at 9:00 AM. Check the CTC Facebook page for updates and starting times.

Tuesday Night Run: The Tuesday night run meets at Wildwood Park at 5:30 PM in the parking lot near the bathrooms. Headlamps are required. Check the CTC Facebook page for updates and starting times.

Greg Watkins
CTC Board President