TWC members celebrating birthdays this week:

[ Bruce Regensburg

TWC Triathlon (and other) Successes

Great performances from TWC members at the Qualicum Triathlon, Triathlon for Compassion, and the Cowichan Challenge

[ Jeannette Klein -2^nd

[ Michael Roth - 6^th

[ Jeff Van Den Driessen - 6^th

[ Monique Lacerte-Roth 2^nd

[ Heather Hollman - 1^st

[ Bruce Turcotte -2^nd

[ Keith Evans - 1^st

[ Avilan Rhodes - 2^nd

[ Chirs Sullivan - 5^th

[ Mike Ellis - 1^st

[ Rosemary Henry - 5^th

[ Fern Esau - 2^nd

[ Evan Fagan - 3^rd

Tour of Greater Victoria 200K

Congratulations to Karen Knott who completed this gruelling bike event. Check events and results at: www.randonneurs.bc.ca

2009 HtO Open Water Swim for MS on July 26, 2009

We have had requests for TWC members names for those who want to send a pledge.

[ Pat Brown

[ Sean Cunningham

[ Hillerie Denning

[ Mike Ellis

[ Fern Esau

[ Evan Fagan

[ Janet Hawkins

[ Rosemary Henry

[ Laura Leno

[ Avila Rhodes

[ Maurice Robinson

[ Mike Roth

[ Audrey Stibbe

[ Nathaniel Vandering

Pledge at http://www.mssociety.ca/events/online-misc.htm

Homestays Needed

Elite Training Camps are coming up this summer and Homestays for triathletes are needed. Want a chance to meet and host a visiting triathlete? World Cup Camp - August 24^th to September 3^rd. Contact ntcvictoria@triathloncanada.com

Lifesport is hosting a Pro Training Camp in Victoria on July 13^th - 17^th. Want to meet and host a pro? Contact Shantel at www.lifesportcoaching.com

 

Thank You TWC

Victoria Womens' Sexual Assault Centre and the Tri for Compassion Race Committee would like to thank TWC members for participating or helping at their 2009 event.

Thalia

Limited Edition Signed Prints of "The Finish"

Simon Whitfield is signing limited edition photos of his exciting finish at the 2009 Hy Vee Triathlon. These will be sold as a fundraiser for The Brain Tumour Fund (Carolina) and Kidsport Victoria. www.sportzfoto.com

Tri of Compassion

I did the Victoria 1/2and, unfortunately, in the 100's of names,mine was missed - not a biggie. So, as you requested in the last digest, this is to let you know I completed the Tri of Compassion on Sunday. It was a training day for the Vancouver 1/2 Iron so I had the reins pulled tight trying to keep my sprained hamstring happy. Now I'm sad because I was only about a minute and a half from getting a ribbon. Poop. But everything is still intact for this coming Sunday and that was the whole idea. Still, a ribbon would have been nice. Off I go for a bike, a swim and some work in the garden. Have a great day

Kelley Gamblewest

Sri: Looking for relay partners

Hi there, I'm hoping you guys can help me. I'm a slacking off triathlete who only cycles these days. I'd really like to do the Sri Chinmoy/Self Transcendence Tri in August but I need a swimmer and/or runner to compete. Do you mind putting the call out to the club? Thanks

Andrea Robson

Detour: Galloping Goose Trail closed

Harbour Road between Tyee and Esquimalt Roads will be closed for construction from July 6^th to August 14^th.

Hurricane Ridge July 18 bicycle trip(weather permitting)

Hurricane Ridgeis an amazing climb from sea level to alpine meadows (about 5200 ft in 32 km). There is anoptional hike is another 600 ft or so of elevation gain through alpine meadows (with possibly some snow and marmots) to Hurricane Hill. Please let me know if you are interested in this ride. We will leave early in the morning by the Coho ferry to Port Angeles, and return on an afternoon sailing. Contact kevin_c_taylor@yahoo.com.

TRI-BC membership and insurance

If you are training for the upcoming duathlon/triathlon season, now is the time to think about renewing your 2009 TRI-BC membership. TRI-BC membership includes insurance when you are training with TWC. Our coaches include Audrey Stibbe, Wayne Coulson, Phil McOrmond, Mike Walsh, Sean Cunningham, and Hillerie Denning. Membership also includes insurance when you are racing. You can renew online; the TWC password is 3852. Remember TWC members get a reduced membership fee.

TWC Cycling News

Events and life in general seem to have taken their toll on the Saturday ride turnout this last week. Nevertheless we had nine riders initially for a repeat of the Munn Road ride. Sue elected to ride the Peninsula solo and I thought that Pat (who hasn't been out much recently), Martine and I would form a slow group. Things became a little exciting when a bambi popped out in front of us but we were not moving too quickly and it jumped back where it came from without incident. Bob's group waited for us at the junction of Prospect and Millstream Lake Roads where they had picked up Dan who was out doing his own thing. More welcome resting and conversation took place along Munn Road when we came across Bill and Laura going in the opposite direction. Traffic was fairly light which is a good thing considering the tight turns and narrowness of that road. A few riders peeled off at West Saanich while the rest of the group continued along Wallace, Oldfield, across the Highway and back home along Lochside. It was a good, hot and hard ride and I confess to sleeping for most of the afternoon.

Saturday rides will continue, meeting at Francelli's Coffee Shop in the Royal Oak Shopping Centre at 9:00 am.

If anyone is interested in a ride on Saturday morning of about 2 hrs duration or 40 km please contact Rosemary at: rosehen@shaw.ca

The Wednesday evening group rides continue to leave at 6pm - also from Francelli's. Send me an email bwooff@telus.net if you're thinking of joining us and keep in mind that if it's raining I'm more likely to stay at home.

Maurice Robinson

TWC Cycling Coordinator

Mauricegavin@shaw.ca

TWC BIKE BOXES

Bike boxes are now being stored by Wayne Coulson. Book early. waynecoulson@shaw.ca

Something Really Different

Ken Bonner is looking for a support driver to follow him on the Gold Rush 1200 km Radonnee on July 2 to 12^th in Davis, California.

Contact Ken at 250-598-4135 or kenbonner@telus.net

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.

FOR SALE

Wetsuit, Ironman "Stealth", new in 2004. Men's size small/medium (fits 160 to 170 cm, 64 to 75 kg). Good condition. $150 obo. Contact Kevin at kevin_c_taylor@yahoo.com

 

Mens Small Aquaman wetsuit - Top model from 2006. Excellent condition. New $600 – Offers? Hillerie hdenning@shaw.ca or 250-380-1173.

TWC Running Vests

All pre-orders for TWC vests have been filled and vests are now available for all. Great for cool morning/evening running.Bright colours. All sizes available. $70. Contact Karen karenvknott@shaw.ca

Lost and Found

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

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.