btc on Jun 26th 2008 News
The 6th Annual South Shore Kids of Steel Triathlon takes place on Canada Day — Tuesday July 1.2008
As in previous years, it will be held in and around the Bridgewater Pool beside the DesBrisay Museum.
A really fun event, it is open to children aged 3-15. More information is available thur the Bridgewater Recreatin Department at 543-2274.
Schedule:
- 7am - BTC volunteers show up to prepare the site (if you can help, contact Steve Saunders - Steve.Saunders@highlinerfoods.com / 624-9361)
- 7:45 - Check-in opens, mandatory bike checks
- 8:45 - First wave start
- approx 12 noon - awards/wrap-up
Hey parents … if you’d like to get in on the action, consider the Riverport Duathlon on October 19, 2008. Hosted by the Bridgewater Triathlon Club, we will have two separate events — 1K run/14k bike/1k run and a 4k/run/28k bike/4k run. It is open to everyone 12 and over. More information is at : http://www.bridgewatertriclub.com/riverport-duathlon/
btc on Jun 25th 2008 Bike
Date: Sunday Jun 29, 2008
Start time:Cancelled
Notes: the ride is cancelled this week because of the Greenwood Triathlon. Stay tuned for Sunday Rides in July — we’re planning a trip to Vogler’s Cove, another one will be a trip around the Aspotogan and another one that will include B’water, L’burg and Mahone Bay.
Contact: Tom Rogers - tom.rogers57@gmail.com / 543-0352 / c: 521-7082
Everyone is welcome. Riders are responsible for their own safety. This is supposed to be fun … we don’t ride if it is unsafe (rain, snow, etc.) Thanks to the Bridgewater Triathlon Club (BTC) for letting us post this update on their list/website … however, these rides are not in any way associated with the BTC.
btc on Jun 24th 2008 Races
This is a new triathlon/duathlon this year. It is a pool swim. Several BTC members have signed up and we’ll have a race report in the ‘responses’ below.
Registration closes on Wednesday Jun 25
You can regsiter online at : http://www.atlanticchip.ca/events/details.php?show=306
btc on Jun 24th 2008 Run
Date: Saturday Jun 28, 2008
Start time: 10am
Start location: Bridgewater YMCA - High Street
Contact: Steve Saunders - Steve.Saunders@highlinerfoods.com / 624-9361
Join our open weekly group run. This run is done with the YMCA and Bluenose Striders Running Club. YMCA Membership is not required. It is not a Triathlon Nova Scotia insured event..You are responsible for your own safety.
btc on Jun 24th 2008 Swim
Date: Friday Jun 27, 2008
Start time: 5:30pm
Notes:
- 600 metres
- first Friday nite swim of the season
- altho the water is getting warmer, you will appreciate having a wetsuit!
Be sure to follow all safety rules. You are responsible for your own safety. Wear a bright swim cap. Swim with a buddy. Obey the course marshal and lifeguard.
Directions to Fancy Lake : here
btc on Jun 23rd 2008 Practises
Date: Thursday Jun 26, 2008
Location: Lunenburg - beside the pool
Start time: be ready for the run warm-up at 6pm, the swim starts at 6:30pm
Duration: 6-9pm
Activity: Swim /Run
Contact: tom.rogers57@gmail.com / 543-0352 / c: 521-7082
Notes:
- bring your wetsuit for the swim if you have one
btc on Jun 20th 2008 Practises
photo (c) Narah Comstock
Date: Wednesday Jun 25, 2008
Start time: setup 6:00pm, practise starts at 6:30pm
Activity : Swim (M) / Bike (Km)
- Tri-a-tri : S150 /B8
- Sprint : S750 / B10
- Olympic : S1000 /B14
Notes:
- free, basic bike repair workshop this week - starts at 5:45pm until start of practise (thanks Al!)
- Kids of Steel is on Tuesday Jul 1 — contact Steve if you can help
Be sure to follow all safety rules. Always wear your certified bike helmet while in possession of your bike. Obey all rules of the road. Ride single file, complying with the draft zone. Upon return dismount your bike on the right side of the road and cross only when safe to do so. Run on the left side of the road, go to the shoulder with oncoming traffic.
Directions to Fancy Lake : here
btc on Jun 20th 2008 Bike
Date: Tuesday Jun 24, 2008
Start time: warm-up: 6pm, timing starts at 6:30pm, optional Group Ride starts after TT, approx. 7:15pm
Start location: 2nd Peninsula, just outside Lunenburg. Directions/route map is here
Route:
- TT - 10km total distance — 5K flat out and back with one small hill
- Group - (optional) plan to ride for 90m minutes, moderate to hard, paceline
Difficulty: moderate to difficult
Contact: Al Heubach - 634-3426 / Tom Rogers - tom.rogers57@gmail.com / 543-0352 / c: 521-7082
Everyone is welcome. Riders are responsible for their own safety. This is supposed to be fun … we don’t ride if it is unsafe (rain, etc.) Thanks to the Bridgewater Triathlon Club (BTC) for letting us post this update on their list/website … however, these rides are not in any way associated with the BTC.
TT results will be posted in the ‘responses.’
