TWC members celebrating birthdays this week:

[ Brenda Cook

[ Lorinda Raynor

[ Adrien Trumpy

It’s that time of year again

Time to renew your membership in TWC for 2008-09. Dues are still an amazingly low $20 for member renewals. Please mail your cheque to:

Kathy Davidson (Treasurer)

2944 Mt. Wells Drive

Victoria, BC

V9B 4S1

Any change to your address or telephone number since last year? E-mail wabbit.

2009 Bazan Bay dates set

The 2009 Bazan Bay Race is on the calendar for Sunday, March 8th, 2009. We draw close to a thousand runners. This isthe major fund raiser for the club and a portion of our profits is donatedto a localcharity(Kids Sport, Runners of Compassion). TWC will need your help! Please mark this on your calendar and donate a morning to your team.

Wayne

Running across Canada?

Rob Reid (FRONTRUNNERS) is working on a Cross Canada Running Project. He will be looking for fit runners in the spring who are able to devoteseveral weeks towards running to the centre of Canada to meet up with a team coming from the East Coast! Interested? Contact rob@frontrunners.ca

TWC Cycling News

Last Saturday's ride was notable for its absence of breakdowns, adventures and people getting cold and wet.However, for those of you who didn't show up, you missed a great ride. Initially three of us started off, Karen, myself and Barry who is new to the group. We picked up one more, Mike, my favourite wind breaker, who waylaid us on Cordova Bay Road and headed out to Wain Road. Although it was cool and there was a slight NNE headwind, the pace was modest and we stayed warm. Snow covered the hills of the Gulf Islands and the Malahat and made for some picturesque scenes. Not sure that it gets much better than this, especially waking up on Sunday morning to several cm of snow and a wild, bitter wind off the ocean.

This Saturday is the 'Ride with Santa'. Karen has volunteered to be one of the elves. Can either Sue or Kathy be persuaded to be the other? Bring as many differentcolouredlights as you can get on your bike or person. Oh, don't forget to make a sacrifice to your personal weather god to ensure sunshine and warmer temperatures for Saturday.

Meet at Francelli's Coffee Shop in the Royal Oak Shopping Centre at 9:00 am.

Maurice Robinson

TWC Cycling Coordinator

Mauricegavin@shaw.ca

Winter Indoor Bike Training!

Team West Coast Members are invited to join the indoor bike training program at Commonwealth Place this winter. The program offers 2 sessions per week with an option to attend only one session per week as well. This program is designed and coached by one of Victoria’s few Level 3 cycling coaches and is very popular with TWC members because of the considerable improvement realized in outdoor cycling, whether it be racing or recreational. Thursday night sessions also include an optional run after the ride. All abilities welcome. For more info, call 250-744-DOŸIT (3648). Options:

[ January 6^th – March 26^th, Tuesday and/or Thursdays, 6-7:15pm

[ January 6^th – June 16^th, Tuesday and/or Thursdays, 6-7:15pm

(Please note that trainer sessions are only on Thursdays after March 31^st). To register http://recreation.saanich.ca/reconline/Activities/ActivitiesDetails.asp?ProcessWait=N&aid=27046&From=fas or call Saanich Commonwealth Place at 250-475-7600

Day-Time Masters Swim

Looking for a great workout that isn’t too early or too late? Team West Coast members are invited to join the noon Masters Swim Program at Commonwealth Place, held Monday, Wednesday and Friday from noon until 1 pm. All abilities are welcome and the program is based on a structured swim progression that includes stroke improvement and tips for swimming in the open water. Whether you are training for a triathlon, a Masters Swim meet, or just for fitness, this program is for you. Designed and led by experienced coaches. For more info, call 744–DO IT! (3648). Options:

[ January 5^th – Mar 27^th, Mon, Wed, and Fri, 12-1:00pm

[ January 5^th – June 19^th, Mon, Wed, and Fri, 12-1:00pm

To register http://recreation.saanich.ca/reconline/Activities/ActivitiesDetails.asp?ProcessWait=N&aid=42138 or call Saanich Commonwealth Place at 250-475-7600

TWC Classifieds

As a service to TWC members, products or services that may be of benefit to the general membership may be advertised here. Items not sold must be renewed each week.

Rider's Special

Cold weather coming? Indoor spinning is the answer.Rider's has a great deal on the KENETIC FLUID TRAINER with complimentary SpinervalsDVD. Retail for $360+ tax. TWCprice at $280 + taxes.

TWC running vests

Louis Garneau has promised our vests before Christmas. Everyone who has ordered a vest will be fitted first!Cost $70.The balance of the vests will go on sale early in the New Year.

Wayne

Cycling Shoes

"Specialized"bike shoes, Size Eu 44, US 11. Worn three times but too small! Retail $180+ Selling for $60. Wayne waynecoulson@shaw.ca

Lost and Found

Lost or found something that may belong to another TWC member? - advertise it here.

FOUND

At the Ambrosia Hall after the Christmas Party, one pair of spectacles, probably a lady's. They were left on Table 1. Contact Dan at dunaway@shaw.ca for return. Thanks to all who showed up for the fun Saturday night to make the evening a success!

Dan Paxton Dunaway

Something for Digest?

Have some news for TWC members? Send it to wabbit@shaw.ca by Wednesday at 6 p.m. for the next Digest. Items received late cannot be guaranteed to make it into that week’s edition.