Bridgewater Triathlon Club

It was the biggest group of cyclists ever (20+) for the annual Good Friday Aspotogan ride.

Good cycling weather (12C, little to no wind and cloudy with sunny breaks) and very little car traffic … sweet!

Of course, the post ride nutrition break is always a hit.

(thanks to Keith Oakes for the photos)

There are efforts underway to secure funding so that Route #332 (Dayspring – Riverport – First South) can be improved for cycling and running.

If you support this initiative, you can sign a petition that is circulating within the BTC (Fieldhouse at the spin on Mar 16 and Mar 25 or the swims on Wed Mar 17, Sun Mar 21 or Wed Mar 24)

You can also email Laura Barkhouse at the Municipality of Lunenburg and indicate your support.  Laura’s email is lbarkhouse@modl.ca

The petition says :

To the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg:  We support the following improvements to Highway 332 for safe hiking and biking:

          o Paved, usable shoulders
          o Guardrails as necessary to meet provincial guidelines
          o Major upgrade of the road surface
          o Increased signage alerting all users to share the road

Many thanks to Al Heubach from the Lunenburg Bike Barn for helping us with our bike fit night at the Fieldhouse on Tuesday January 12, 2010.

Who knew that a few, carefully chosen adjustments could make such a huge improvement ?!?

Bring your bike and trainer for a bike fit session.  Al Heubach from the Bike Barn will show you how to set-up your bike for triathlon and the changes you can make for better road riding.  He’ll also have some samples of the different bike shoe/pedal combinations.

Also, get yourself video-taped while on your bike … pictures don’t lie

Notes

• open to all
• not a BTC event
• no charge for the session, Fielhouse expenses are your responsibility
• participate at your own risk

UPDATE – this session has been extended until the end of April.  During April it will be a series of bike/run sets.

What : Spin/Strength/Stretch for triathletes

When : Thursday nights in January starting on Jan 7th

Where : HB Studios Sports Centre (Fieldhouse),Bridgewater, NS

Description: Bring your bike and trainer for a spin session in the Fieldhouse from 6-7pm.  The focus will be on bike form and a slow, build in fitness. From approximately 7:00 to 7:30pm, Tammy Slauenwhite will lead us thru a session on strength and stretching for triathletes.

Open to all, participate at your own risk, only charge is for entry to the Fieldhouse

The 3rd Annual Cycle for Art cycling event takes place on Saturday September 19, 2009, starting at 9am from the Lunenburg Curling Rink.  All proceeds go to the local hospitals.

Riders can select one of three routes :

• 25km – a flat, loop suitable for riders of any skill level
• 50km – a seaside ride that provides a little more challenge
• 100km – a challenging oceanside loop that will provide experienced riders with a satisfying trip

The rides will have support crews and refreshments stations along the way. There will also be prizes — including a special prize for the participant who raises the most pledges.

Early registration is available until Wednesday September 16.  You will also be able to register in-person at the Curling Club on Saturday September 19th.

For more information or to register, please go to : www.cycleforart.com

A summary of BTC and other events happening this week : Monday August 31 – Sun Sep 6, 2009

For the complete details, check out our [ CALENDAR ]

• Mon, Aug 31, 6:00pm – 7:30pm – Lake Swim – Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
• Wed, Sep 2, 6pm – 7:30pm – Time Trial – 2nd Peninsula
• Thu, Sep 3, 5:45pm – 8pm – Fancy Lake – swim/bike/run
• Fri, Sep 4 – 6pm – 7pm – Lake Swim – Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
• Sat Sep 5 – 10am – Run – Bridgewater YMCA
• Sun Sep 6 – Bike – Sunday Ride
• Sun Sep 6 – Run – Berwick 5 miler

A summary of BTC and other events happening this week : Monday August 24 – Sun 30, 2009

For the complete details, check out our [ CALENDAR ]

• Mon, Aug 24, 6:00pm – 7:30pm – Lake Swim – Lake Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
• Wed, Aug 25, 6pm – 7:30pm – Time Trial – 2nd Peninsula
• Thu, Aug 27, 6pm – 8pm – Fancy Lake – swim/bike/run
• Fri, Aug 28, 6pm – 7pm – Swim – Lake Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
• Sun, Aug 30 – IronMan Canada – [ more ]
• Sun Aug 30 – IronMan Louisville – [ more ]

A summary of BTC and other events happening this week : Monday August 17 – Sun 23, 2009

For the complete details, check out our [ CALENDAR ]

• Mon, Aug 17, 6:00pm – 7:30pm – Lake Swim – Lake Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
• Tue, Aug 18, 6pm – 8pm – Interval Practice – BIKE/RUN focus – meet at Mader’s Cove
  
• Wed, Aug 19, 6pm – 7:30pm – Time Trial – 2nd Peninsula
• Thu, Aug 20, 6pm – 8pm – Fancy Lake – swim/bike/run
• Fri, Aug 21, 6pm – 7pm – Swim – Lake Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
• Sat, Aug 22 – Sackville Triathlon – [ more ]
• Sun, Aug 23 – Guysborough Triathlon – [ more ]

A summary of BTC and other events happening this week : Monday August 10 – Sun 16, 2009

For the complete details, check out our [CALENDAR]

• Mon, Aug 10, 6:00pm – 7:30pm – Lake Swim – Lake Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
• Tue, Aug 11, 6pm – 8pm – Interval Practice – RUN focus – meet at Farmer’s Coop, just north of Superstore on Lahave Street
  
• Wed, Aug 12, 6pm – 7:30pm – Time Trial – 2nd Peninsula
• Thu, Aug 13, 6pm – 8pm – Fancy Lake – swim/bike
• Fri, Aug 14, 6pm – 7pm – Swim – Lake Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
• Sat, Aug 15, 10am – YMCA run
• Sun, Aug 16 – Yarmouth Triathlon/duathlon – [ more ]
• Sun, Aug 16 – Parlee Beach Triathlon
• Sun, Aug 16 – Navy 10K – Halifax