Plymouth Triathlon Club

3-Aug-2006 - PTC Success in South West Sprint Championships

Congratulations to Heather Booth and Adam Birnie for achieving great results at the championship.

Both Heather and Adam took part in the South West Sprint championship held in Minehead on the 23rd July.

Heather is now officially the Female Sprint Champion for the South West in the 30 - 34 year old age group.

Adam is runner up for the Male Sprint Championship in the 25 - 29 year old age group.

Both competitors have only started triathlons at the begining of the year, so this is an excellent result and shows some excellent potential within the club.

Full age group results now on the BTA website

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18-Jul-2006 - Reduced Membership!!

The Plymouth Tri Club has decided to reduce its membership fees until December 2006. As there is only half a year remaining the current cost of membership will be:

Seniors £5
Juniors £2.50

The membership includes a Plymouth Tri Club bag that contains:

Plymouth Tri Club t-shirt
Plymouth Tri Club water bottle
British Triathlon information

Also included is membership to the Mount Batten Centre, access to 4 BTA affiliated coaches and unlimited participation in all training sessions.

So whether you're wanting to try triathlons, running, swimming or cycling, why not take advantage of this great offer?

To join the club please contact the club secretary.

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5-Jul-2006 - Plymouth Tri Club Standard Distance Triathlon 2nd July 2006

Review: Plymouth Olympic Distance Triathlon 2006
The first ever Olympic Standard Distance Triathlon in Plymouth took place on 2nd July, hosted by the Plymouth Triathlon Club. The course ahead would offer plenty of challenges for all triathletes. A field of 100 competitors took part ranging from complete novices to GB Internationals. A very close race saw David Bailey edge out the win by 14 seconds from Nathen Jolly.

The day started with torrential down pours and thunder storms - this didn't deter the athletes or marshalls from the competition. Luckily by the end of registration, the rain had stopped and the sun was deperately trying to break through.

By the start of the event, the weather had improved slightly. The roads were drying up and smiles were appearing on the faces of the competitors. The race brief took place in the transition area, then it was off to the mass swim start.

The swim started in front of the Mount Batten Centre and the swim course took the competitors out via the Mount Batten gangway, out to the end of the promenade and back. The start, in the water just off the slipway, was a sight to behold but nothing compared to the racers beginning to get into their stroke as the passed under the water taxi pontoon. An early leader was apparent after just the first 100 metres or so. First out of the water was David Bailey.

In to the 1st Transition, and off on to the bikes. A very demanding course that saw the competitors weave their way out of Mount Batten and in to the South Hams. The course took the riders out toward the Fleet estate and then turn on to undulating but relatively fast roads and the return leg was via Spriddlestone. The riders were still to face the most technical part of the bike course – the Jennycliff descent! A special mention to Scott M from MBH as he scored his second wipeout in just two triathlons to date. First rider back was Nathen Jolly.

In to the 2nd Transition and off on the run. Those who looked at the race pack would have known what was coming. The run leg was a horror for anyone used to a fast, flat triathlon 3rd discipline. The course for the run took the competitors on a very undulating and demanding route that included "Murder Hill" and the coastal path around Bovisand. The race ended on a wonderful downhill through Jennycliff with fabulous views of Plymouth Sound and glimpses of the much anticipated finish line at Mountbatten.

The finish to the race reached a highlight as David Bailey had Nathen Jolly in his sights in the last few hundred metres. David caught and passed Nathen with around 300m to go to take victory in a time of 2 hours and 4 minutes. Nathen crossed the line in 2 hours 4 minutes and 14 seconds. 3rd place went to Carl Harwood of Mounts Bay Harriers in 2 hours 7 minutes 48 seconds.

Overall the day was a complete success, with this event joining a list of triathlons in the South West that are rapidly becoming legendary on the National Triathlon scene. Full results, images of the event and entry forms for next year are available on www.plymouthtriclub.co.uk. If you are interested in finding out more about triathlons, information can also be found on this site.

The other results were:

1st Open Lady - Lisa Picton (2:25:15)
1st Vet 40-50 Male - Rob Moore (02:19:19)
1st Vet 40-50 Lady - Ali White (03:00:25
1st Super Vet 50-60 - Nick Smith (02:27:05)
1st Super Vet 60+ - Peter Tamblin (03:00:11)

2nd Open Lady - Steph Mackley (02:49:19)
2nd Vet 40-50 Male - Stuart Veen (02:21:04)
2nd Vet 40-50 Lady - Joanna Dixon (03:04:37)
2nd Super Vet 50-60 - Iain Ogilvie (02:31:40)
2nd Super Vet 60+ - Patrick Kelly (03:13:32)

3rd Open Lady - Nichola Rorke (02:54:48)
3rd Vet 40-50 Male - Mark Dixon (02:23:25)
3rd Vet 40-50 Lady - Chris Searle (03:08:36)
3rd Super Vet - Pete Nash (02:36:44)

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30-Jun-2006 - Plymouth Tri Club Standard Distance Triathlon

The plymouth standard tri is this weekend (2nd July)! Entries can be taken on the line.

....If you don't fancy racing but would like to try a tri, come down and speak to any of the current members - easily recogniseable as they'll all be helping organise the race!

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26-Nov-2002 - Plymouth Triathlon Club AGM

Dear all,

Please find this news item as notice for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Plymouth Triathlon Club to be held 14th January 2008 in the Waterside Room of the Mount Batten Centre.

The agenda for the AGM will be distributed to all members and any request for it one week before the date. If there is any business that you require to be discussed at the AGM, then please email your subject and a brief of the subject to myself BEFORE the distribution of the AGENDA.

Regards

Matt Searl
Secretary Plymouth Triathlon Club

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