[Bilbys] Bilbys Newsletter 4 November 2011

Thu Nov 3 22:47:48 EST 2011

BILBYS NEWS

28 October 2011

This weekend sees the first TACT Race of the Season. It also means that our
2011 Novices will be competing in their very first race. Best wishes to all
participants on the weekend, and may it be the first of many enjoyable races
to come. To our existing members please get out there and show your support
for our newest members!!

Volunteers Urgently Required

TACT currently only have 3 volunteers for this weekend's race. They urgently
require at least 7 more to run the race. Volunteers are the backbone in our
sport and without them the races simply cannot go ahead. If you are not
competing, or have family/friends coming to the event and are willing to
volunteer to contact the TACT office as soon as possible:
admin at triathlonact.com.au or Ph 02 6260 4430.

Don't forget: 

The Annual Bilbys Training Camp is being coordinated by club member Jeremy
Hawes. The Camp will be run down in Jindabyne early January 2012. For more
information and bookings please contact Jeremy (jeremykhawes at hotmail.com).
Get in quick!

If you have anything you would like to contribute to the newsletter please
email christina.thorne at bilbys.org 

Don't forget to find us on facebook - 

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=146833438746430#!/pages/Canberra-Bilby
s-Triathlon-Club/210692178990679

In the Bilbys diary:       

.                TACT Race 1 - 6 November 2011 - Volunteers needed 

.                Canberra Half Ironman aid station 11 December 2011 -
Volunteers needed

.                Bilbys World Champs aquathlon and Christmas Party 15
December 2011

In this issue. 

.                Call for volunteers

o   Sunday 6th November for the "Government and Business Triathlon" and the
"Novice Triathlon #1"

o   Canberra Half Ironman - Aid Station - 11 December 2011

.                Recent results 

.                Upcoming events in Canberra 

.                Training News 

.                Bilbys clothing update

.                Sponsors Corner 

.                Multi-sport update 

.                Classifieds

.                Links

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers "URGENTLY" required Sunday 6th November for the "Government and
Business Triathlon" and the "Novice Triathlon #1"

<http://bilbys.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=677&Item
id=1> TACT requires volunteers for Sunday's race 

TACT still requires some volunteers to allow them to go ahead with the race
this Sunday (6 November). If you, or a friend or family member, can help out
please contact the TACT office:

-  <mailto:admin at triathlonact.com.au> admin at triathlonact.com.au; or 

- P: (02) 6260 4430

Bilby's still also require volunteers

Bilbys will be looking after the race rego and timing. We need helpers for
the following:

Novice Triathlon #1 from 5:15am through to 8 - 8:30am

People for race registration - these people can still race.

People for numbering - these people can still race.

Helpers for timing during the race.

Government and Business Triathlon from 8:45 thought to 12-12:30pm

People for race registration - these people can still race.

People for numbering - these people can still race.

Helpers for timing during the race.

Race rego and timing is an important fundraiser for the club, so if you can
help out, please contact Kym at  <mailto:timing at bilbys.org>
timing at bilbys.org or on 0410 414 806.

See you at the race!

Kym.

RECENT RESULTS

Sri Chinmoy Triathlon Festival

Several Bilbys participated in the Sri Chinmoy events at the weekend. We had
some great results:

In the Joyathon (200/7/2):

Callum Burns was 2nd in the Boys 17 and Under (3rd overall) in a time of
27:27

Sprint (500/20/5)

Anna Bewley - 2nd in the Female under 20 (2nd overall) in 1:14:48

Kate Griffiths - 1st in F20-29 (4th) - 1:19:12

Peter Macartney - 1st M50-59 (15th) - 1:11:13

Alex Gosman - 2nd M50-59 (20th) - 1:12:43

Olympic (1.5/40/10)

Curtis Handcock baked up from his win at the NSW Dirtmaster Champs to take
2nd overall, and 1st in his age group M30-39 in a blistering time of
2:08:05, and 

Guy Jones took out 4th overall and 2nd in his age group with 2:10:44

Peace Tri - Long Course (2.2/80/20)

In a gutsy performance, 2011 Novice participant, Aditi Barthwal took on the
Peace Tri and finished 2nd Overall, and 1st in the F20-29 age group -
6:55:56!!  

Great job Aditi.

Race results can be found at:

http://au.srichinmoyraces.org/sri-chinmoy-triathlon-festival-canberra-29-30-
october-2011-results

Elite Energy Tri Series - TriHusky1 Triathlon Festival

The 2nd event in the Elite Energy 2011-12 TriSeries was held at Huskisson
NSW on the weekend. Several Bilby's competed across the various events that
were on offer.

Enticer (300/8/2):

2011 Novice, Trent Dawson finished 1st in the M30-39 Category with a time of
29:55. Trent was also 4th overall in this event.

Sprint (750/20/5):

Jeremy Hawes - 3rd in M35-39 - 1:12:38

Warrick Maddock - 3rd in M20-24 - 1:12:30

Olympic (1.5/40/10)

Marc Livingston - 3rd in M 20-24 - 2:50:28

Full race results can be found at:

http://www.multisportaustralia.com.au/RaceTecResults/Default.aspx?CId=1&RId=
596&EId=2

The next event in the Elite Energy Tri Series will be held at Wagga Wagga on
weekend of 26-27 November and includes races from enticer level right
through to the Ultimate distance. For entry details see
http://www.eliteenergy.com.au/wagga/index.html  

Noosa Multisport Triathlon Festival

Classed as the largest triathlon in the Southern Hemisphere, and possibly
the hardest to get an entry into (given it's popularity), the 2011 Noosa
Olympic Distance Triathlon was run and won on Sunday 30 October. In what
were spectacular (and hot) conditions, approximately 7,500 competitors
(individuals and teams), including Sam Rampant from Bilby's, participated in
this popular event. Sam completed the course in a time of 2:56:28. I did
spot another Bilby's t-shirt walking around, let us know how you went!!

Full results are available at:
http://www.multisportaustralia.com.au/RaceTecResults/Default.aspx?CId=1&RId=
593&EId=1

Entries for the 30th Anniversary 2012 Noosa Triathlon open on Tuesday 8
November 2011 at 09:00hrs. Date is set for 4 Nov 2012 Get in quick for this
one!!

For entries -
http://www.usmevents.com.au/Triathlon___Multi_Sport/Noosa_Triathlon_Multi_Sp
ort_Festival.htm

UPCOMING RACES AND OTHER EVENTS

CAPITAL SUMMER -NOVEMBER FESTIVAL & CORPORATE TRIATHLON

5-6 November, Canberra ACT

The November Fest is the first of the Capital Summer Series and incorporates
the Government and Business Triathlon 2011. The swim for all November Fest
triathlons will be in a pool making it super friendly for all the first
timers. The Festival also include the first race of the novice series and a
fast, flat Long Course which will be the perfect season opener for the
experienced triathlete.

For further information and entry:
http://res.au.eventdirector.net/TACT/SITES/1714/

Update on the Run Course for competitors in Sunday's Capital Summer event

Due to some improvements in the amount of construction fencing around the
Anzac Park West building, the Run Course for Sunday's four triathlons has
been slightly altered to make it less complex.  Note this includes the TACT
triathlons and the Corporate Triathlons.  

The change means we will use the road closure on Anzac Parade to better
effect, and utilise a straight run along the Constitution Avenue footpath.
Please appraise yourself of the new Run Course on the website by [clicking
here]
<http://au.eventdirector.net/_Public/_Mail/redir.asp?eId=29748899&mId=10979&
url=http://res.au.eventdirector.net/TACT/SITES/1714/>  or checking the
Information Board near the Registration tent at Sunday's event.  

In other good news, the weather prediction is for a brilliant sunny Sunday
morning, low winds and a range of 11 to 32 degrees.  With a guaranteed pool
temperature of at least 27 degrees, it makes for an excellent day to open
the local tri season.  If you have not got your entries in yet, it's not too
late but click here
<http://au.eventdirector.net/_Public/_Mail/redir.asp?eId=29748899&mId=10979&
url=http://au.eventdirector.net/_Public/_Mail/redir.asp?eId=29747469&mId=109
63&url=http://au.eventdirector.net/_Public/_Reg/regCategory.aspx>  to get
them in today!  

If you do not feel like doing the whole Triathlon by yourself, grab some
colleagues and enter a team into our Corporate Triathlon. For more
information
<http://au.eventdirector.net/_Public/_Mail/redir.asp?eId=29748899&mId=10979&
url=http://au.eventdirector.net/_Public/_Mail/redir.asp?eId=29747469&mId=109
63&url=http://res.au.eventdirector.net/TACT/SITES/1723/> click here.

Ben Donahoe Run and Walk for Fun

6 November 
Since its inception in 2005 the Ben Donohoe Run and Walk for Fun has raised
over $220,000 for the ACT Eden Monaro Cancer Support Group, Make-A-Wish
AustraliaR and Brain Tumour Australia (BTA), which has helped our local
community by supporting families affected by cancer and bringing hope and
joy to the lives of seriously ill children. 

Now in its seventh year, the Ben Donohoe Run and Walk for Fun is one of the
premier events on the ACT sporting calendar and one of the largest fun runs
in the region. 
We can only continue to "Make A Difference" with the generous support of our
sponsors, members of the community, school groups and our valued volunteers.
You can enter here: 
http://www.hawkerc.act.edu.au/runandwalkforfun/?a=185402

Tour de Femme

13 November 
The Tour de Femme is a women's-only twenty kilometer ride that doubles as
both a race and a participation event. In 2011 it will be held on Sunday
13th November. Many of Australia's top female riders have competed in
previous events and are expected to return this year. There are a range of
age divisions with separate prizes that are hotly contested each year.

In addition to those interested in racing, the Tour de Femme attracts a
large number of participants who treat it as a 'fun-run' on wheels. More
than 600 riders competed in 2009. Everyone who enters by the closing date
will receive a T-shirt and a water bottle. It is not necessary to have a
club or open racing license to enter. Riders from teens to those in their
eighties participate.

Race starts at 9am on Sunday 13th November and registration is from 4pm to
6pm on Saturday 12th November at Stromlo Forest Park.

Entries are restricted to riders twelve years and over. You can enter online
here:
http://www.canberracyclingclub.org.au/event_details/?IntCatId=26
<http://www.canberracyclingclub.org.au/event_details/?IntCatId=26&IntContId=
842> &IntContId=842

Enquiries about entries to the Tour de Femme can be directed to : 

Maryann Simpson
Email: maryann at bikeshed.com.au
Mob: 0408 447 164

 <http://au.srichinmoyraces.org/sri-chinmoy-national-capital-swim-2009> Sri
Chinmoy National Capital Swim, Canberra
13 November
Scrivener Point, Lake Burley Griffin. 7.45 am start
9 km length of Lake Burley Griffin, for solo swimmers and relay teams

Further info:

http://au.srichinmoyraces.org/sri-chinmoy-national-capital-swim-2009

 <http://au.srichinmoyraces.org/events/triple_triathlon> Sri Chinmoy
Triple-Triathlon. Canberra
20 November
Canberra and environs.  5.30 am start
1.5 km swim / 35 km MTB / 20 km run / 3.5 km swim / 40 km MTB / 12 km run /
1.2 km swim / 24 km TB / 13 km run  - for solo athletes and relay teams

Get your team together now and don't miss this penultimate Sri Chinmoy
event!!

http://au.srichinmoyraces.org/events/triple_triathlon

TRAINING NEWS

Rides for this week

Saturday 8am ANU. Last Saturday was a wash out.
Long- condor ck- 85km or Corin 100km+
Med- Cotter Uriarra-60km (will like to have at least 2 different speed
groups)
Short- Cotter and back-45km

Monday

Hammer Session.  Intervals from Aikman Dr Belconnen, around the corner from
Lake G.  Meet in Arscott House Carkpark.

Wednesday
Bunch rides from Dickson Pool at 6am.  This week is Golf Course.  The novice
groups will be doing road loops.  Helpers needed.  Please consider this
because the better we educate our new riders, the better the bunches will be
for you into the future.  I would rather that the same people didn't need to
help every week.

Safe riding

Swimming

A reminder that Bilbys members now only pay $3 to swim at club squad
sessions.

Squad sessions are available as follows:

Civic pool - Monday, Wednesday and Friday  1800 to 1930 and Thursday 0600 to
0715.

CISAC - Mondays and Wednesdays 1830-2000

Bilby's Annual Training Camp - Jindabyne NSW - 8-15 January 2012

It's back again!!  

The Bilbys Triathlon Club has spent a week at NSW Snowy Mountains during
January for the past 10+ years. Those involved all had the chance to
experience the life of a full-time triathlete and enjoy the many activities
that the snowy mountains area has to offer.

Such a success is this training camp that it is back by popular demand.
Training can involve two (or more) sessions daily including Swimming,
Cycling, Running and stretching/conditioning. The camp is suitable for all
levels of triathletes, and is fun for all ages. 

The camp runs from January 8-15 2012 (check in Sunday 8th, check out Sunday
15th), with accommodation available at the Jindabyne Sport and Recreation
Centre. Nightly stays for shorter periods are welcome. 

So far we have 25 people coming along, so if you are considering joining us
get in quick. Please contact Jeremy Hawes (Jeremy.hawes at defence.gov.au) for
further information.

BILBYS CLOTHING UPDATE

Bilbys now have an online shop for buying your essential Bilbys gear!

http://bilbys.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_content
<http://bilbys.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=656&Item
id=2> &task=view&id=656&Itemid=2

The online shop makes it a lot easier to browse through and purchase Bilbys
gear.  All the best dressed triathletes will be wearing Bilbys gear this
season so you don't want to get left behind!   You can buy items online and
choose to get them posted to you or pick then up from Jess Moore at Tuesday
night running.

Our novices might be turning their thoughts to what they will wear in their
first race.

The old style (blue) Bilbys tri shorts are great value at $25 a pair.
Nearly all sizes are available in the women's shorts but in the men's there
is only XL shorts.

The new style Bilbys tri shorts are $72 and the price of Bilbys tri suits
range from $120 to $140.  

Guys - don't forget you cannot ride or run bare chested. There are several
old style Bilbys singlets available. The prices for the singlets range from
$5 to $35 so definitely some bargains there.

Also don't forget we have Bilbys cotton tees (evil Bilby and nice Bilby) and
racing tees - $5!!!!

If you have any questions about particular products or ordering from the
online shop, please contact Jess and she'll help you out.

SPONSORS CORNER:

Sponsor Profile: Ian Ingram Message

Ian is a long time Bilbys supporter and not only does he offer great value
massages for Bilbys members, he also generously donates vouchers for barrel
prizes for the aquathlon series and Bilbys events. These are always very
popular!
Ian can give you remedial, therapeutic, sports or relaxation massages. He
also practices foot reflexology, trigger point therapy, myofascia release,
traditional chinese medicine accupressure, cupping, tuina and shiatsu.
Ian is also very knowledgeable on foods and trace elements such as magnesium
(a common cramp causer) and can provide advice on how to improve these in
your diet.
He is a member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society. Most people
who have done a novice program will remember Ian coaching their swim squad
session.
Ian Ingram has a portable massage table so you can either visit his practice
in Macquarie (Belconnen) or he can come to you.
Contact Ian on 6251 8199 to find out what he can do for you or book a
massage.

MULTI-SPORT UPDATE

If you have any items you would like to add please email
christina.thorne at bilbys.org

Multisport Report
It is a really massive time for adventure racing at the moment.  The AR
World Champs are in Australia for the first time ever. The race started at
9am on Wednesday.  It is a really epic course starting and finishing in
Burnie Tasmania, with the top teams expected to take around 6 days and the
course closes after 10 days.  You can track the race live and follow the
dots of your favourite teams on www.xpd.com.au  You can even send trail
mail.  There are several teams with ACT athletes and several Bilbys
involved.  Teams to containing Bilbys or people who attend Bilbys sessions
include team 29 (I Adventure.com.au) containing Aaron Coles, Danielle
Winslow and Seb Dunne, On the Run-75 (Lee Rice and Jess Robson), City Bike
Depot -46(Chris Thompson), Rule No. 5 -87(Keith Conley, Brooke Rowlands, Kim
Gilfillan, James Kerr).  Another team containing local multisport athletes
is Australian Geographic Outdoor Magazine-80(Sean and Kim King, Rohan
Kilham).  There are some epic paddles, treks and bike rides.  There is also
some rafting, target shooting and caving this year.

Some upcoming events which may interest people include the 'I Adventure'
Sprint Adventure race which will be held in Canberra in February, Capital
Punishment MTB race in March (AROC) and the Sri Chinmoy Triple Tri and
Jindabyne Multisport Events.  The next race on the AR Calendar is the Max
Adventure 12 and 24hr adventure races around Jervis Bay in 2 weeks time.
The ACT rogaining association also holds regular events and the Burley
Griffin Canoe Cub is also very active and lots of Bilbys are also involved
in both these clubs.

If anyone has any questions about multisport, feel free to email Gary Rolfe
on gary.rolfe at bilbys.org.

Other Upcoming events in Canberra

Athletics ACT Introduces The Runners Shop Distance Classic

AACT with the support of The Runners Shop proudly introduce two new events:

The Runners Shop 3000m Track Classic
November 4th
Open Women 8.15pm Open Men 8.30pm Mixed Vets 8.40pm
and
The Runners Shop 1 Mile Track Classic
January 12
Time TBA

AACT, North Canberra Gungahlin, Weston Creek and Woden Harriers are the
proud supporters of the event and make it possible to offer cash prizes at
both events for males and females categories

Cash Prizes 
1st $300
2nd $100
3rd $50
1st AWD $50
1st Vet $50

Nick and the team at The Runners Shop have generously donated a number of
$50 gift vouchers that will be awarded in barrel draws at each event.

There will be a BBQ on November 4 at the The Runners Shop 3000m Track
Classic.
<http://athleticsact.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=45332859d0733abe44fc
2531f&id=2310dd7115&e=5d0fb8f9e5> Click Here for the Full Program for
November 4

Announcements and Classifieds

Bikes and Stuff for sale 

1. One year old Quintana Roo Lucero TT Bike - $3500 ono 

2. HED 3 Tri Spoke Carbon Tubular Race wheel set (650cc wheels) + lots of
spares including brand new continental competition tyre - $800 ono

3. T7 Hard Bike Case - $150

4. Sram Rival Crank Set - $120

See the Bilby's Website for more info, or contact Christina 0414397547.

Bike for sale

An entry level men's road bike (I'm female) ideal for someone looking for a
cheap entry level bike or upgrade from a mountain bike.  This 50 inch,
triple chain wheel, road bike is as per original specifications (primarily
Shimano Tiagra) except for an upgrade with a Shimano 105 rear derailleur.
To give you an idea of the size, I am 178cm tall (female) but it was a
little bit too small for me (even though I stuck with it for years!).

Also included are pedals (your choice of cage pedals or Shimano SPD-R), the
original, shorter stem (handy if you want to fit tri-

bars, the original Tiagra rear derailleur, the cassette guard off the rear
wheel, a Blackburn 'Air Stik' high pressure pump, a 

Cateye bike computer (needs a new battery soon) and the original manual. T
he drive train (chain and cassette) is relatively 

new as I haven't ridden it a great deal since both were replaced.

The bike  is 10 years old, but except for the size issue, it served me well,
and I've used it for triathlons and many road rides.

All yours, including the extras, for $350.  Feel free to email me for more
information or photos at chrisepalmer at gmail.com
<https://bilbys.org/mailman/listinfo/bilbys-update> 

Calendar of upcoming events

Please check out the Bilbys calendar for upcoming events:

http://bilbys.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_eventcal
<http://bilbys.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_eventcal&Itemid=26>
&Itemid=26.

If you would like anything added to this calendar you can submit an event or
email christina.thorne at bilbys.org

Other Useful Links

ACT Government Bicycle Safety website

http://www.tams.act.gov.au/move/cycling/bicycle_safety

ACT Masters Athletics

www.actvac.com.au

ACT Road Rules Handbook

http://www.tams.act.gov.au/move/driver_licence/Road_Rules_Handbook

ACT Rogaining Association

http://www.act.rogaine.asn.au/

AROC Sport - Adventure Racing Outdoor Challenges

http://www.arocsport.com.au/

Australian Mountain Running Association

http://www.mountainrunning.coolrunning.com.au/index.php

Bilbys website

www.bilbys.org

CORC - Canberra Off-Road Cyclists

http://www.corc.asn.au/

Fix my street!

https://www.contact.act.gov.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/1146

NSW Road Users' Handbook

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/downloads/gettitestsdrivieduca_dl1.html?
rrlid=roaduser

Orienteering ACT

http://act.orienteering.asn.au/events/

Pedal Power

http://www.pedalpower.org.au/

Sri Chinmoy marathon team

http://au.srichinmoyraces.org/main-au

Triathlon ACT

www.triathlonact.com.au

YMCA of Canberra Runners Club

www.canberrarunner.com.au 

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