March 12, 2009
TWC welcomes new members:
[ Brad Douglas
[ Sylvia Douglas
[ Kelley Gamblewest
TWC members celebrating birthdays this week:
[ Kevin Taylor
[ Thomas Weightman
Bazan Bay Congratulations
Congratulations to TWC on a very successful Bazan Bay race.Despite switching to Daylight Savings Time, an early startand a cold snap, we had over 600 finishers. Even Simon Whitfield made it to the race. We have received numerous compliments. "Thank you" to all our volunteers. From our revenue we were able to make $500 donations to Hospice Victoria, the Alzheimer’s Society of Victoria, and the Peninsula Track Club. We will also continue to sponsor the Victoria Youth Triathlon.
Bazan Bay 2010 News
Exciting news for 2010. Dale Carter has stepped forward to volunteer as race director for the Bazan Bay 2010 Race. We are tentatively looking at March 14th, 2010, as our date.
Island Race Series Carpooling
Anyone wishing to carpool to out of town races can meet at the Helmcken Road park-and-ride lot. All out of town races start at 11:00, so departure times are suggested so that arrival at the race is approximately 10:00 to allow time for a coffee along the way and a warm-up jog before the race. If you are planning to carpool to the race, and plan to leave at a different time, let wabbit know how many seats are available and I can post in the Digest if you are looking to fill a vehicle. Also, don’t forget www.pickuppal.com as another option.
[ March 22, Comox Valley Half Marathon - 07:30 departure
[ April 5, Merville 15k - 07:00 departure
[ April 19, Sooke River 10k & Series Awards - 09:15 departure
Women’s Night Out – Friday March 13th 6:30
On Friday March 13th, The Trek Bicycle Store - Pro City Racing will be holding a women’s night. Join leading female industry experts and Trek Store staff for a LADIES ONLY night of fun and information. Learn about nutrition and recovery, strength training, Women's Specific Designs. As well we will have wine, cheese and a live DJ, plus we will be offering a 20% discount on clothing for women in attendance. Doors open at 6:30pm until 9:30pm. See you there
Trek Bicycle Store
Pro City Racing
338 Catherine St (next to Spinnakers)
250-380-7877
Sala Hantle 5k Walk & 10k Fun Run - March 15th
Fundraiser for HIV/AIDS care projects in Africa.Starts at Beaver Lake Shelter. Register at 8 am, Begin at 9 am.
Victoria Populaire - March 29, 2009
Feel like riding 50 or 100 km? A new challenge! Ride starts at Beacon Hill Park at 10:00 am onSunday, March 29th. Full details at www.randonneurs.bc.ca
Eau de Hell Week - Starts April 11th
Bike ride one or more of the 200, 300, 400, or 600K brevets in one week.
http://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/eau-de-hell-week.html
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
Saturday, 7 March 2009.
As icy blasts battered the old log house its timbers creaked and groaned in protest .... waking me from a fitful, dream-filled sleep. Panic! Was my anchor dragging? Staggering from my bunk to the nearest porthole reality slowly seeped into my befuddled brain. The neighbours' boat was still securely anchored where it had been last night. The neighbours' boat ??? .... house.
Let's start again. Black clouds roiled and boiled overhead at 6:30 am. and snow was forecast. Did I really want to lead a bike ride today? The temptation was huge to slip back under the duvet and return to the land of nod. But "what timorous wee mouse is this that is feart o' wind and weather"? As the Scottish bard may have said, had he contemplated my dilemma. I'm not a West Coast Wuss, I'm from Team West Coast and I can handle it!
Remarkably, by the time the first cup of coffee had reached my belly, some blue sky appeared and all seemed well with the world again.
Eight riders, including one guest, headed out at 9 am sharp, on the reverse Wain Road route, including the Goward and Tatlow variations. A westerly wind was problematic in some places and around the airport it was quite gusty. Pat Bay was full of white horses and two small float planes wobbled hesitatingly into the air as we had a short break. A third plane bounced wildly in the chop before turning back to the dock to unload its passengers. They were likely relieved to be back on terra firma, and being out in my sailboat in that wind was the furthest thing from my mind.
Gusty cross winds buffeted us as we headed north and I was happy to tuck in behind the group and be pulled along. We turned onto Tatlow, rather going up to Land's End, and perhaps it was fortuitous that we did. Our thoughts are with the Oak Bay group, with whom we usually cross tracks, and who were injured at about the same time that we would have been riding along Land's End Road, had we gone that way. Was my (angry?) call for the group to turn up Tatlow rather than carry on a premonition? We will never know. 'Shrimp Happen' as they say, but that day we were spared.
It was a hard slog back to Francelli'sand I was glad of the rest and warmth. Returning to Metchosin, the Juan de Fuca was covered in white-caps. At this point, however, I was more concerned about my own creaky timbers than I was about those of the old log house. A shower, Ibuprophen and a nap seemed to solve that problem, and I should be good to go again next week.
Saturday rides will continue, meeting at Francelli's Coffee Shop in the Royal Oak Shopping Centre at 9:00 am.
Maurice Robinson
TWC Cycling Coordinator
Vancouver Weekend Clinics
Sea Hiker is now offering one-day clinics for people new to efficient swimming strategies and also for those who have taken Total Immersion or Sea Hiker instruction in the past. The current clinics are scheduled for March 21 and March 22. Click here for detailed descriptions and to register. Upcoming clinics:
[ Vancouver, April 18 and 19, 2009
[ Vancouver, May 23 and 24, 2009
Summer Preview - Sea Hiker Open Water Clinics
Sea Hiker is pleased to announce that in conjunction with workshops and clinics, we'll be offering open water clinics, starting spring 2009. Our real passion is in open water swimming and we would like to share that with you. We're already in the water getting things ready to offer you the best instruction. We’ll be inviting you to join us starting in early May. Look for full details in our next newsletter about weekend clinics and workshops around the province and our open water offerings.
Bring a Sea Hiker workshop to your community
If you have wanted a freestyle workshop in your town or city and have a group of friends (swimmers or triathletes) who would like to take it, we can make it happen. We are now taking invitations for summer and fall workshops. Swimming or triathlon club discounts are also available. Email me at info@seahiker.com for more information.
Looking for the perfect wetsuit?
When selecting a wetsuit for triathlon or open water swimming, it is important that you choose a suit that will fit your body well and keep you warm. I highly recommend Tri Geeks Multi-sport. Contact Tanya Williams at Tri Geeks. She can arrange a weekend suit fitting in the pool, giving you the chance to actually test a suit while swimming and ensure the best value for your money. Visit Tri Geeks at www.trigeeks.ca. Happy Swimming
Peter Scott
Head Instructor
Sea Hiker Adventures
604-873-5281
Total Immersion Senior Coach
Total Immersion, Inc.
YWCA Vancouver Personal Trainer – Aquatics
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.
Women’s Time Trial Bike for Sale
2008 Scott Contessa Plasma Size XS 49cm
Carbon Fiber
Size: Woman, 5’3”-5’7”
Upgrades:
Dura Ace cranks 172.5 mm
Dura Ace Front and Rear Derailleurs
Dura Ace Brake Calipers
Dura Ace chain
Bontrager XXX Lite Aero bar with S-bend extensions
Mavic Ksyrium Elite Wheels
Estimated Retail ~ $6000-$6500 USD
Selling price: $3500 CDN or best offer
Raced with by professional triathlete, Bree Wee.
Results with this bike: 2nd in Ironman Japan, 4th in Ironman Florida, and fastest pro women’s bike split in Ironman Louisville.
For more information contact Dan@lifesportcoaching.com
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 Waynewaynecoulson@shaw.ca
Lost and Found
Lost or found something that may belong to another TWC member? - advertise it here.
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