Swim, Bike, Run & Smile
EVENTS:
General Meeting: Thank you to everyone who was able to make it to our Spring General Meeting. If you didn’t get to make it know that you were missed.
Tri 101: There will be a Tri 101 on May 22, 2016 @ 10 AM at Black Butte Lake. We will also hold a bike skills clinic at this event.
The first Club Race: Will be the Shasta Cascade weekend sports festival in Redding May 27-29.
If you have registered for this event please send me an email ASAP so I can make sure you are included in the club competition.
The following is a list of the Club races for the 2016 season:
- May 27-29, 2016 Shasta Cascade weekend
- June 25, 2016 the TBF Tri for fun, etc.
- Labor Day weekend, Tinman Tri in Mt. Shasta.
- September 17, 2016 Black Butte Tri Event, Black Butte Lake
Training:
Swim at One Mile:
The swim at One Mile is scheduled to begin the first Friday after Memorial Day weekend. Please watch for further updates.
The River Road TTs:
Will begin on May 5th and continue as follows: 6/2, 7/7, 8/4, and 9/1. Registration will start at 5:30 P.M. and the first rider rolls at 6:01 P.M. The starting line is on 5th St., heading West out of town.
The Friday Rides:
The first Friday Ride is scheduled for Friday April the 8th at 5:30 PM. If you are interested in this ride please send me an email to sinsdady at yahoo dot com.
Runs:
Tony English, is leading a LSD run on Sundays from the bathrooms at 5 mile at 8:00 AM. This is an easy pace 60 min. run.
There is also a LSD run on Saturdays meeting at the 5 mile bathrooms at 8:00 AM
CTC Track Workout.
The track workouts have begun. Every Thursday (except for the Thursdays that we have the TTs) meet at PV High school at 5:45 PM. Please note that this workout may have to change time and venue if the track is closed.
Race Results:
This is a shout out to anybody who has participated in a recent race. We would love to hear from you. Please send me any information on a race you have participated in.
This could be as simple as your name and the name of the event, your results or a race report outlining your personal experience.
Athlete of the month:
Please take the time to help us pick the next Athlete of the month. Just send an email to president@chicotriathlonclub.com listing your nomination.
The athlete of the month for March is Lisa Collins. Congratulations Lisa!!
Volunteer opportunity:
Joanne Gilchrist has created the following list of volunteer opportunities for the Club. Please contact Joanne (jejg at hotmail dot com) if you are interested in helping out at any of the events listed below.
2016:
Chico Wildflower April 23-24 Aid Station, etc.
Black Butte Tri September 17, 2016
Almond Bowl Nov 6, 2016 Aid Station
I am looking for volunteers to drive sag vehicles during the Wildflower. Please email me ASAP if you can help. sinsdady at yahoo dot com.
Sponsor spotlight:
North Rim Adventure Sports:
With Tri Season almost here it is time to make sure your bike is running well. Make sure you check out North Rim for any repairs you may need. In addition they have a great selection of Tri specific bikes and swim gear. Make sure you let them know you are with CTC. North Rim graciously gives our members discounts. In addition North Rim acts as our store front. So if you need any CTC gear make sure you check out the clubs clothing, etc at the store. North Rim also offers professional bike fits and a variety of group rides.
Have a great time running, swimming and riding this Month.
Shawn Hughes
CTC President