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

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