Kingswood Triathlon Club

On Sunday Sunday 14th February, Sunday 28th February, Sunday 14th March and then every Sunday thereafter. Swimming, running, cycling or just wanting to improve your ‘fitness’ – these sessions are for you…

These sessions will be held at KLC in the main sports hall from 9:00 to 10:00

Still also running are the Wednesday evening sessions 18.30-19.30 at Downend Boxing Club, Northview (off Soundwell Road). – Cost £1.00 for each session.

Great News – Yes and No – in the process of the refirb the pool will be reduced from 33m to 25m!  A sad loss to us all as we have grown to love the pool as it is.  We have until April 2010 to make your comments count.

If you can please check out https://consultations.southglos.gov.uk/inovem/consult.ti/system/calendar and see the proposal in full and have your say.  A bit like voting don’t moan about it – act while you can use the form to let them hear your voice!

Well done to Ed for spotting that there was no provision for any cycle stands.  Ed and I had a discussion with Ken – the acting manager of KLC and he would see what he can do even if it is not on the plan.

Come to Kingswood Leisure Centre on Thursday 25th February for 19:30 -20:30 for swim video analysis.  Our Coach James Eastwood, ’Beasty’ to his mates, will video our stroke and hopefully provide a copy of this to allow us to see what we are doing wrong!

We have an added bonus in that Trevor Kingdom of Black Sheep Sports will be visiting us to swim with us and then after the session from 20:45 give us a demo on Scott trainers -  check out the details http://www.3-to-tri.co.uk/run_store_14.html  he has offered some great club offers – these shoes generally retail for over £100 each

Atztec Pro

C U there

Congratulations to Lee Francis for being awarded Club Member of the Year 2009 for his hard work organising both social and sporting get togethers

Dear Triathlete,

Current Membership of the Kingswood Triathlon Club expired on the 31st December 2009, if you would like to join the Kingswood Triathlon Club in 2010 please fill out the form attached KTCMembershipRenewal2010 and return along with your payment to:

Kingswood Triathlon Club
c/o Jeremy Dale
Patch Elm Farm
Wotton Road
Rangeworthy
South Glos
BS37 7LS

Cheques should be made payable to KINGSWOOD TRIATHLON CLUB (Internet banking- progress is being made  – please use cheques for the short term! – more details to follow)

Good luck in the coming Triathlon season.

Thanks

Jer  http://kingswoodtri.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=440

From Lee,

I would like to book a club Chinese on Friday March 26th @ Water Sky Bristol.

Below is a link to their website which includes directions and menu, http://www.watersky-bristol.com/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

If you want to come could you post a message on the message board please, so everyone knows who’s coming and email me at leefrancis4@blueyonder.co.uk . Partners are more than welcome.

I’m going to book the table(s) on the 19th Feb 2010, if you could let me know before then so I know how many to book it for that would be great.

Thanks Lee

 http://kingswoodtri.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=Social&action=display&thread=441

Matt R  has checked with the supplier to get prices for a new order of KIT clothing.  He can’t confirm the EXACT unit prices until we place a firm order due to exchange rates and delivery charges, but the prices quoted are as close as I can estimate.

As you can see, the Euro exchange rate is not doing us any favours and the items are quite a bit more expensive than the last time we ordered them…

S/S Cycle Top (1/4 Zip) = £32
Bib Shorts = £50
Tri Suit = £75

Would everyone interested in ordering clothing please send me an e-mail with their requests by 1st March (please note new e-mail address below). He can then determine if we have enough interest on each item to place an order and will advise of final prices and a delivery date.

matthewrobinson23@googlemail.com or use the message board to put up swaps if your item was too big/small etc http://kingswoodtri.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=CrossCountry&action=display&thread=443

Meet at Clock Tower Page Park at 9:am – Steve Light to lead ride – Tea stop in Cheddar!  Have fun

From Jer….

Just thought I would let you know the white horse challenge enties will be open on 30th Jan. If I remember 6 of us did it last year, and had a great ride.

Hope to see you there.

Ann and the kids will be helping out at the start or on a feed station so if you have any potential helpers let us know.

Jeremy

White Horse Challenge

WHC 2010 date is 25th April. You will be able to enter on the 30th Jan – more details to follow soon.

Date: 25^th April 2010

Route: 150 km distance

Start/finish: Shrivenham, Wiltshire

Entry cost: 25

http://www.whitehorsechallenge.com/index.html

Jeremy

A number of us have entered/are thinking of entering this 85mile cycle race – only 750 places left – sold out last year!  Should be a good fun!  Lots of hills 2,275m’s of climb!!!!!!!!!

Now in its fifth year, this Classic based on the town of Monmouth just across the border in Wales offers 85 miles of the most varied terrain available with three mile climbs followed by 25% walls. Couple this with stunning scenery and all within 25 miles of the start and finish in Monmouth, our route will not only challenge the fittest riders but also offers a great chance for those wanting to ride their first Classic event. The course is designed so that you can shorten your effort at any time should your fitness let you down making it a great way to see the Forest of Dean and ride a sportive at the same time. We offer the opportunity to sign-on on Saturday, collect your numbers and goody bag, and visit our trade area and local attractions in the tented village, which goes on all day Sunday as well. Sign-on opens at 07.30 on Sunday and the trade cafe will be open from 7am for early refreshments and carbo loading. Sunday’s start is between 8-9am with riders set off in small groups. The ride will be timed and have a full mechanical backup service at the start plus en route to try and keep everyone on the road to complete their ride. Two well stocked feeds will keep the nutrition levels up and welcome refreshments await all finishers. The route will be well signposted with our now well proven routing arrows and warning signs to help you have a safe and easy journey. There is plenty of excellent local accommodation plus camp sites within easy reach, so why not make it a weekend and bring the family. This year we will offer free secure overnight bike storage in the start village courtesy of Kryptonite. Unfortunately due to limited free parking, we have to restrict entries to 1000 and therefore we strongly recommend early entry to guarantee your place on this Spring Classic – we sold out in 2009!

We look forward to welcoming both new faces and many returning riders in 2010.

details here

http://www.wheelsinwheels.com/FOD/forest_of_dean_spring_classic_cycling_sportive.html

Route is tough

http://www.wheelsinwheels.com/FOD/85mile_forest_of_dean_spring_classic_cycling_sportive.html