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Al — the bike tamer– works his magic

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 ?!?

 

 

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Bike fit – HB Studios Sports Centre – Tue Jan 12 at 7pm

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

 

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Spin, Strength, Stretch – Fieldhouse – Thursday’s in January

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

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2010 BTC Activities

2010 BTC ACTIVITIES (REVISED MARCH 2, 2010)

An overview of the seven pieces in the 2010 BTC activity plan follows.   We have also included related activities that may be of interest to our members. 

Notes:

  • details are posted on the club’s CALENDAR on the website ( www.bridgewatertriclub.com )
  • most of the activities have a fee and require minimum numbers to proceed
  • changes and updates will be posted on the email list and website


A. PREPARATION SEASON – January to April

1 - Wednesday pool swim – structured, building fitness – 16 weeks – Jan 13 to Apr 28 – 6-7pm at emOcean – $100

2 - Sunday pool swim – unstructured – 21 weeks – Jan 10 to May 30 – 6-7pm at emOcean – $130 or $7/swim

3 - Tri-camp – Benchmark – meant for people that have been on a training program,  an opportunity to gauge your fitness level – Saturday Apr 17th  – $40

Related

  • Bike/Strength/Stretch for triathletes – Thursday nights at the Fieldhouse starting on January 7th – $0
  • Bike setup for triathletes – Tuesday Jan 12 at the Fieldhouse – $0
  • Saturday runs from the YMCA – $0
  • Introduction to Duathlon/Triathlon – Lunenburg Municipal Recreation – 541-1343 – Saturday Apr 24th – $15


B. RACE SEASON – May to September

4 - Fancy Lake Brick- Wednesday -16 weeks – May 5 to Aug 18 – 6-8pm – included in BTC membership

Related

  • Monday intervals – May 3 to Jul 26 – 6-7:30pm-Bridgewater area – $0
  • Lake Swims – Sunday and Friday nights – Mush-a-mush – 6-7:30pm – $0
  • Sunday Rides – 10am – typically 2 hours – $0
  • Saturday runs from the YMCA – $0


C. OFF SEASON – October to December

5 - Wednesday pool swim – structured, regaining form – 11 weeks – Oct 6 to Dec 15 – 6-7pm at emOcean – $70

6 - Sunday pool swim – unstructured – 10 weeks – Oct 17 to Dec 19 – 6-7pm at emOcean – $60 or $7/swim

Related

  • Sunday Rides – 10am – typically 2 hours – $0
  • Saturday runs from the YMCA – $0

A single page version of this, suitable for printing is here

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3rd Annual Cycle for Art – Saturday Sept 19, 2009

cfa-logoThe 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

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BTC Update – Mon Aug 31 – Sun Sep 6

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

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BTC Update – Mon Aug 24 – Sun Aug 30

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 ]

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BTC Update – Mon Aug 17 – Sun 23

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 ]

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BTC Update – Mon Aug 10 – Sun 16

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

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BTC Update – Mon Aug 3 – Sun 9

A summary of BTC and other events happening this week : Monday August 3 – Sun 9, 2009

For the complete details, check out our [CALENDAR]

  • Mon, Aug 3, 6:00pm – 7:30pm – Lake Swim – Lake Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
  • Tue, Aug 4, 6pm – 8pm – Interval Practice – BIKE focus – meet at South Shore Ready Mix
  • Wed, Aug 5, 6pm – 7:30pm – Time Trial – 2nd Peninsula
  • Thu, Aug 6, 6pm – 8pm – Fancy Lake – swim/run
  • Fri, Aug 7, 6pm – 7pm – Swim – Lake Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
  • Sat, Aug 8, 11-12:30 – Swim-a-thon – Bridgewater Pool
  • Sat, Aug 8, Digby 5K run
  • Sat, Aug 8, 10am – YMCA run
  • Sun, Aug 9 – 10am – Risser’s Beach mini-tri-du and social

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