Kingswood Triathlon Club - Bristol

What a fantastic effort from all competitors and supporters.  An incredible 24 finishers including many Newbies and a few PB’s.

Results as below:

100 Mile Training Ride

A very good turn out for the 100 mile training ride up to Gloucester and back through Wales. Not sure how everyone got on but here’s some photos at the start

2up Bike Race

The following day KIT members were doing the 2up bike race. It was quite a cold morning with a very slight head wind for the return leg and the road surface was a bit rough in parts (particularly on the loop riders did twice).  With a few colds etc there were some solo riders it but was enjoyed by all (I think) and we had a few supporters come out to watch (Steve Raff, Derek and Rachel).

The race not being enough for Maggie and Mike H they cycled 25+ miles to get to Castle Combe to watch the Duathlon where it was somewhat warmer but windier.

Results:

Dave Rudland NOT KIT  58.
Jer/Chris 1.08.23
Marcus 1.13.30
Mike H 1.17.10
Philippa 1.25.01
Maggie/Jenny 1.32.00

John M DNF’s due to loosing a contact lens.

more photos @ http://www.charleswhittonphotography.com/portfolio51063.html

Castle Combe Duathlon

Then in the afternoon several KIT members did the duathlon at Castle Combe it had warmed up a bit from the morning but was quite windy.

From Graham Anstis:

Race report windy but not as much as November.

Late starting as waiting for children and youth to finish it was good seeing them out competing.

Thought I did first run under 15 Min’s but was 15.5 that was OK.

T1 OK as used TT helmet for first time

Out on the bike windy but not as much as November was going about 18 mile an hour going up slight hill but only 30.7 by pit lane.
Was OK though as going 20 seconds faster a lap than in November. 3rd or 4th lap I lost a contact lens bit strange at first but that was not going to stop me.

T2 not on results yet OK but calf’s started to cramp

2nd run OK just hung in tried to wind it up with 1/4 a lap to go came in 17.5 Min’s with T2

Overall time just under an hour so happy.
Philippa said after that she saw me pass her but noted my cadence was slow Probable 60RPM will have to concentrate to keep it at between 80 - 100 for next time

Results:

1st Lee Piercy NOT KIT 42.35 ( 9.49,.49,21,no T2,10.56)7
?   Andy Bromley 53 something - managed to leave his chip in the car
114 Graham Anstis 59.58 (15.29, 1.46, 25.07,no T2,17.35)
180 Philippa Crocker 1.09.37 (17.56, 1.15, 29.40,no T2, 20.45)
184 Dave Ogbourne 1.10.03 (16.24,2.0,32.58,no T2,18.40)

and well done to David Bromley who did a cracking run in the tristars competition (which was the same distances apart from the last run)
David Bromley 1.00.18 (16.25,1.04,34.11,1.06,7.30)

WELL DONE TO ALL

Hi,

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Dear All,

It is that time of year when our club subscriptions are due.  It was agreed at the AGM that the fees would remain at £15 for individual and £20 for family membership.

I have attached the form ktcmembershiprenewal20091– please print off and send your fees to Jer ‘Club Member of the Year’ Dale.  Please note you will be dropped off the e-mail list and have restricted message board access if your fees are not paid by the end of February 2009.

The draft minutes of the AGM will be issues shortly when they are typed up.

Title: Training Camp
Location: Bath University
Description: 2 day training camp

Download details herekingswood-triathlon-club-spring-camp-2009kingswood-triathlon-club-info

Pic’s of us in action from Slaughterford 9

1 0:56:32 CHALLIFOUR, Eliot NOT KIT
18 1:05:14 LANGDON, Matt
38 1:08:52 DOWNEY, Eric
52 1:11:12 HALE, Ross
101 1:17:41 SHEPPARD, Steve
102 1:17:42 JAMES, Rich
205 1:27:56 BUTTLE, Kevin
306 1:42:53 PENMAN, Steve

Please print off attached form and send to our Treasurer to renew your KIT membership for 2009.ktcmembershiprenewal2009

Dear All,

You are cordially invited to attend our annual AGM/social on Friday 6th FEB from 19:30.

Venue:-

The Clocktower Association

Tower Road North, Warmley, Bristol, Avon BS30 8XU 01179671655

The Clocktower on Google Maps

Please make every effort to come as it is a great social for all – and a chance to see each other out of lycra!!!

This venue does not have a licence so feel free to bring alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, cakes (I have heard that Kate T does a mean Coffee and Walnut cake – any takers???? –– KIT will supply teas/coffee/ biscuits.

The agenda is attached kit-agm-2009-agenda kit-agm-2008

Please note that we have almost got 8 orders for the short sleeve cycle Jersey - we need another 2 to make a complete order - go on you know you want to have some nice new kit for the new season - it will be cheaper if you could get your orders in now as we can share the postage costs - last order was £50!!!!

A few reports from the races (very well done to all):

Philippa’s report
Driving to the 10km in the pouring torrential rain the roads were starting to flood and I did wonder if it was wise to race. However it did stop for the 10km and the wind wasn’t too bad. In fact I was over dressed. Was good to catch up with Michael K. Who said he was aiming for sub 50 but unfortunately just missed out.

1st Doug Hall (NOT KIT) 34.24
125 Michael Kirley 50.16
170 Philippa Crocker 55.36

then I had a bit of a wait around as the duathlon was so popular and was split into 3 waves (I was in the 2nd). This gave the wind chance to pick up with a vengence. I started off on the run (which was all the girlies plus a few other no hopers) and got onto my bike. It was already a reasonably busy track but they started wave 3 so the track got even busier. Then just to add to the fun it hailed! Still I managed to finish in my slowest time ever. Not a day to hang around so I didn’t stop to see the others come in.

1st Oliver Mott NOT KIT 43.09 (9.27,.47,22.14,.44,9.56)
143 Neil Kerfoot 58.21 (12.48,1.18,28.42,1.22,14.11)
210 Graham Anstis 1.01.13 (15.05,2.07,26.23,1.22,16.02)
221 Jan Melichar 1.01.40 (13.58,1.11,29.45,1.18,16.27)
238 Tom Weaver 1.02.48 (15.03,1.09,30.41,052,15.03)
358 Philippa Crocker 1.10.52 (18.13,1.18,32.14,.55,18.11)
388 Dave Ogborne 1.14.58 (17.04,1.34,36.53,1.10,18.15)

and Neil, Dave and Philippa came 6th team based on position in age group

From Neil Kerfoot:
Race report - it was cold and rain and hail hit us on the bike leg. The elite university boys were impressive and lots of nice bikes passed me and also were passed by me.
leg one run went well as did the first 4 laps. Slightly down hill and down wind along the finishing straight meant I was at 30mph as i went passed the family on the pit wall. looked great but slowed to 14mph slighly uphill into wind on back straight!!! What a contrast. Was glad to get off bike until both calves cramped and I looked rather strange getting trainers on and hobbling into run 2. still managed to shake off the cramps and put in a slower but still respectable time in run 2 to beat my aim of under 60 mins. Not bad for an ol duffer.
Helps loads when you are cycling scared expecting Jan Melichar to overtake you at any time!!

From Graham Anstis:
Race report - Had a chat with Philippa at registration and was told to keep racing line on the track would make big difference to speed. Also that I would get too hot in waterproof jacket.
It was cold so started run in it anyway ( only started training back in March then running 2 miles in 30 mins) thought I would run in approx 15 mins each run 30 mins on bike with transition so 1 hour approx.
Did run in 15mins 5 secs so OK took off jacket in transition so lost some time. Got out on track I thought it was rain but others reported as hail.
Keeping to the race line was a laugh took first corner too fast started to lose traction so had to straighten up a bit then the wind hit you I was grunting up the hill at 15 mph.
Had to slow up on a few bends as approx 30 or 40 other cyclists in the way no way through.
Past the pit lane winding it up to 31.7 fasted lap 5 mins 3 secs 43 seconds slower than leader slowest lap 5 mins 31 secs. 59th on bike leg happy could have been faster if less traffic on wave 3 but guess others were having same problem. See if I can do better next time.
2nd run just hanging in there then gave it my all down slip lane to finish.
See I had Jan breathing down my neck and need to improve my running to pass Neil next time.
Any hints to get my running down to 10 mins have been doing hill sprints and walking back. Doing 2 mile runs 5 mile runs on and off road around Purdown