This is pretty cool actually - follow this link and then answer the questions to see what cyclist you would be!
Let us know which one in the comments....
Let us know which one in the comments....
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Fantasy Tour De France 2010
With the Tour De France just days away it's time to register for the Shurdington Tri Club mini league via the road.cc website http://road.cc/.
Go to the homepage and select the Fantasy TDF link from the menu. If you're not already registered on the site you'll need to be then pick your team and use ID number 1446 to join the Shurdington Tri Club league.
It's all free so what are you waiting for!!
Monday, June 7, 2010
Mazda Blenheim Sprint Triathlon June 6th 2010
Sunday 6th June saw the Blenheim Sprint Triathlon taking place with Shurdington Tri Club representatives in the shape of Nigel and Martin taking part in the sprint. Amelie would make it three musketeers by taking part in the Active Kids duathlon.
Race blogs are to follow from the racers (hopefully) but the results are in:
Nigel in an excellent club performance blew his previous Blenheim time apart by just short of 6minutes and also now holds the tri-club record over the course.
(see the following link for details of previous times http://shurdingtontriclub.blogspot.com/2010/01/blenheim-sprint-triathlon-june-2009.html)
Race blogs are to follow from the racers (hopefully) but the results are in:
Nigel in an excellent club performance blew his previous Blenheim time apart by just short of 6minutes and also now holds the tri-club record over the course.
(see the following link for details of previous times http://shurdingtontriclub.blogspot.com/2010/01/blenheim-sprint-triathlon-june-2009.html)
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Gloucester Triathlon 30-May-2010
Mark kept the Triathlon dream alive for another weekend by competing in the Gloucester Sprint Triathlon on Sunday.
In his own words....
"...Bit dissapointing.......again. So much for a top 50 spot.
82nd out of 192 finishers in 1:26:42
25th in Male Veterans out of 52
Would have needed a 1:22:25 for a top 50 placing. I blame it totally on the wind which was at its strongest when I got on the bike but stopped completely when I got to T2...!
A bit of a sobering start as my swim was delayed 15 minutes due to cyclist having a nasty accident on a speed hump just before finish of ride. Paramedics and Ambulance attended and he was placed in a neck brace after going over handlebars and landing on his face. I understand he was kept in Hospital overnight but is OK.
Another messy swim with three other swimmers who all seemed to be within a few metres. The new 26km two lap bike course was testing in the wind which meant yet again the legs would not change gear on the run. This time it felt like I was in reverse. Good event, well organised and a great bike cleaning kit goody bag. So worth it...
Roll on 2011 when I can join the Super Veterans...... Keep on tri-ing..."
Next up is Blenheim Sprint Triathlon when Martin breaks his proper triathlon cherry in a head to head with Nigel. Amelie will be making it three musketeers on the day by taking part in the kids diathlon.
In his own words....
"...Bit dissapointing.......again. So much for a top 50 spot.
82nd out of 192 finishers in 1:26:42
25th in Male Veterans out of 52
Would have needed a 1:22:25 for a top 50 placing. I blame it totally on the wind which was at its strongest when I got on the bike but stopped completely when I got to T2...!
A bit of a sobering start as my swim was delayed 15 minutes due to cyclist having a nasty accident on a speed hump just before finish of ride. Paramedics and Ambulance attended and he was placed in a neck brace after going over handlebars and landing on his face. I understand he was kept in Hospital overnight but is OK.
Another messy swim with three other swimmers who all seemed to be within a few metres. The new 26km two lap bike course was testing in the wind which meant yet again the legs would not change gear on the run. This time it felt like I was in reverse. Good event, well organised and a great bike cleaning kit goody bag. So worth it...
Roll on 2011 when I can join the Super Veterans...... Keep on tri-ing..."
Next up is Blenheim Sprint Triathlon when Martin breaks his proper triathlon cherry in a head to head with Nigel. Amelie will be making it three musketeers on the day by taking part in the kids diathlon.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Tewkesbury Sprint Marathon 18th May 2010
With injury and mojo ravaging the club Mark continued his lone furrow in pursuit of the perfect year in triathlon... in his own words...
"...I entered Cascades Pool in my new Orca top and shorts which all the kids thought looked absolutely .....................gay!!
Must be the muffin top.
65th overall and 22nd in veterans 40-50 is a bit dissapointing especially in the new kit. Was kind of hoping for a top 50 spot but there was some serious bikes on display with a few GB outfits that looked better than mine.
Splits are deceiving as they include transitions, at least I hope so otherwise my swimming has gone backwards. A decent walk/run from pool to transition and the timing chip only sounded on way out on bike.
Traffic lights were a pain on ride as I hit a red light on way back but received 30 second deduction from time. Run time has improved but maybe the distance was wrong.
Gloucester next, a top 50 is target..."
Result 65th in 01:12:19 out of 173 finishers.
Splits
Swim - 00:08:36
Bike - 00:45:28
Run - 00:18:45
Full results are available online here.
"...I entered Cascades Pool in my new Orca top and shorts which all the kids thought looked absolutely .....................gay!!
Must be the muffin top.
65th overall and 22nd in veterans 40-50 is a bit dissapointing especially in the new kit. Was kind of hoping for a top 50 spot but there was some serious bikes on display with a few GB outfits that looked better than mine.
Splits are deceiving as they include transitions, at least I hope so otherwise my swimming has gone backwards. A decent walk/run from pool to transition and the timing chip only sounded on way out on bike.
Traffic lights were a pain on ride as I hit a red light on way back but received 30 second deduction from time. Run time has improved but maybe the distance was wrong.
Gloucester next, a top 50 is target..."
Result 65th in 01:12:19 out of 173 finishers.
Splits
Swim - 00:08:36
Bike - 00:45:28
Run - 00:18:45
Full results are available online here.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Fantasy World Cup 2010
With the FIFA World Cup imminent the Telegraph has launched their online fantasy football game.
It costs £5 to enter a single team (other bundles are available) and you can do so here http://bit.ly/9Ne543.
The Shurdington Tri Club has a Super League, to join us the following PIN: 8000141.
Follow us on Twitter for regular score updates: http://twitter.com/shurdingtontri
It costs £5 to enter a single team (other bundles are available) and you can do so here http://bit.ly/9Ne543.
The Shurdington Tri Club has a Super League, to join us the following PIN: 8000141.
Follow us on Twitter for regular score updates: http://twitter.com/shurdingtontri
Fantasy Football Season 2009/10
With the 2009/10 Premier League season finishing last week the Fantasy Football also finished (funny that!)
Marcus, much like Chelsea FC, wins each of the categories....
The final standings:
1. Marcus with 1,565 points
2. Darren with 1,365 points
3. Nigel with 1,355 points
4. Le Fassett with 1,016 points
The standings based on the starting eleven selected:
1. Marcus with 1,250 points
2. Nigel with 1,168 points
3. Le Fassett with 1,141 points
4. Darren with 1,082 points
The standings based on the goals that the teams scored:
1. Marcus with 106 goals
2. Darren with 96 goals
3. Nigel with 85 goals
4. Le Fassett with 64 goals
Fantasy World Cup anyone???
Marcus, much like Chelsea FC, wins each of the categories....
The final standings:
1. Marcus with 1,565 points
2. Darren with 1,365 points
3. Nigel with 1,355 points
4. Le Fassett with 1,016 points
The standings based on the starting eleven selected:
1. Marcus with 1,250 points
2. Nigel with 1,168 points
3. Le Fassett with 1,141 points
4. Darren with 1,082 points
The standings based on the goals that the teams scored:
1. Marcus with 106 goals
2. Darren with 96 goals
3. Nigel with 85 goals
4. Le Fassett with 64 goals
Fantasy World Cup anyone???
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