wim, Bike, Run & Smile

Sponsors:

This month we want to highlight our sponsor North Rim.

North Rim Adventure Sports provides CTC members
a 10% discount on all products, a 50% discount on
bike fits, and 20% off custom Footbalance insoles.
They also offer a wheel and bike box loaner program.

2022 CTC Board

Laura, Jason, Shawn and Joanne were nominated and accepted.  There were the same amount of nominees as openings. New officers for the coming year are assigned as follows:

President: Amy Bromelow
Vice President: Shawn Hughes
Secretary: Tony English
Treasurer: Justin Waller
Committee chair responsibilities:
Website and Membership: Greg Watkins
Volunteer: Laura Vandervoort
Uniform: Tony English
Sponsorship: Shawn Hughes
Black Butte Tri PM: Jason Berry

Special Achievements:

Congratulation to Greg Watkins for achieving USAT All American and All World Athlete, Bronze level. Congratulations to Joanne Gilchrist for achieving USAT All American status.

To achieve USAT All American status, an athlete must first be ranked. This requires finishing at least 3 sanctioned races for triathlon OR 2 races for other disciplines, AND finishing among the Top 10%of all ranked athletes nationwide within their age group. All World Athlete (AWA) status is given to the athletes in each age group with the top 10% of AGR points, with the top 1% earning AWA Gold Status, the top 5% earning AWA Silver Status, and the top 10% earning AWA Bronze Status.

Strava Competition/Athlete of the Month:

We will be holding a monthly contest for members only. We will utilize the Strava data in helping to pick the Athlete of the Month. The time frame will be from the 1^st day of the month until midnight of the last day of the month. You will have to send in your completed training log to https://www.strava.com/clubs/ChicoTriClub by the 2^nd of the next month.

AOTM is on hold for the winter season.

Training:

Swims:

One Mile open water swims will return Spring 2022.

In Motion pool is open.

The River Road TTs:   

Will return Spring 2022

Thank you, Eric Ayars, for hosting the TTs.

Rides:

Wednesday Night Hill Repeats:

Wednesday Night Hill Repeats resumed on November 10th. Helmets and lights required. Will take place every Wednesday night until the time changes in March. Rain always cancels. All abilities welcome. Original plan developed by Mike Trowbridge. Now organized by Steve Twist, Evan Billman, Eric Ayars, and Greg Watkins.

Coach Mike’s Cal Park Hills – Winter 2021-2022

Wednesday Nights, 6:00 PM Roll Out from North Rim As ALWAYS these workouts are FREE and open to everyone... and ALL abilities... Meet Wednesday night(s) at North Rim Adventure Sports... We roll out at 6:00 PM. Same MO as in years past... Warm up out through the park and over to CA Park... do the planned workout then cool down back through the park. The whole training session is about 1-1½ hour time frame. All abilities are welcome. Less experienced riders can simply do fewer laps if desired. A head light and helmet are definitely needed... Although the streets are fairly well lit, and traffic is low. ALSO... A cadence meter is very helpful. Rain always cancels.

The Friday Rides:

Email Shawn Hughes at amigohughes@gmail.com if you are interested in receiving notices of ride date and times. These rides will return in the Spring.

Runs: 

The Saturday Beginner LSD run is a beginner run going for up to 60 minutes. Meet at the 5-Mile Recreation Area near the bathrooms. Pay attention to the Facebook posts for updates.

The Monday Night Run: is posted on Facebook weekly.

CTC Track Workout:

Currently Thursday track meetings are being held informally. We will meet at 5:45 PM at the Chico State track. There is a charge for parking.  Parking passes can be obtained at the kiosk or through the Passport phone ap. Updates to the track location and any other info are made on the Facebook page.

Black Butte Tri/DU:

Save the date the BBT is scheduled for June 11, 2022.

Race Results:

This is a shout out to anybody who has participated in a recent race. We would love to hear from you. Please send me any information on a race you have participated in. This could be as simple as your name and the name of the event, your results or a race report outlining your personal experience.

Launch Party:

Temporarily on hold.  Stay tuned for future details.

Keep TRI-ing,  

Amy Bromelow   CTC President

This month we want to highlight our sponsor

Dr David C. Kyle DDS and Dr. Cyrus G. Oster DDS are both graduates of the prestigious Loma Linda University School Of Dentistry. They are compassionate and apply the professionalism and expertise you would expect from Chico’s favorite dental group. Chico Dental Arts is at the forefront of cutting edge technology and offers 3D imaging, same day crowns, implants, periodontal services and more. In addition, CDA offers the most advanced general and cosmetic dentistry in the North State.

At Chico Dental Arts we have our own dental lab where we custom-build your crown. No longer do you need to leave with a temporary crown and come back two weeks later for your permanent crown. You actually leave with your new permanent crown on your first

Strava Competition/Athlete of the Month:

We will be holding a monthly contest for members only. We will utilize the Strava data in helping to pick the Athlete of the Month. The time frame will be from the 1^st day of the month until midnight of the last day of the month. You will have to send in your completed training log to https://www.strava.com/clubs/ChicoTriClub by the 2^nd of the next month.

September’s winner is Steve Harrington – Congratulations Steve!

Training:

Swims:

One Mile open water swims will return Spring 2022.

In Motion pool is open.

The River Road TTs:   

Will return Spring 2022

Thank you, Eric Ayars, for hosting the TTs.

Rides:

Wednesday Night Hill Repeats:

Wednesday Night Hill Repeats return this Wednesday November 10th. Helmets and lights required. Will take place every Wednesday night until the time changes in March. Rain always cancels. All abilities welcome. Original plan developed by Mike Trowbridge. Now organized by Steve Twist, Evan Billman, Eric Ayars, and the man the myth Greg Watkins.

Coach Mike’s Cal Park Hills – Winter 2021-2022

Wednesday Nights, 6:00 PM Roll Out from North Rim As ALWAYS these workouts are FREE and open to everyone... and ALL abilities... Meet Wednesday night(s) at North Rim Adventure Sports... We roll out at 6:00 PM. Same MO as in years past... Warm up out through the park and over to CA Park... do the planned workout then cool down back through the park. The whole training session is about 1-1½ hour time frame. All abilities are welcome. Less experienced riders can simply do fewer laps if desired. A head light and helmet are definitely needed... Although the streets are fairly well lit, and traffic is low. ALSO... A cadence meter is very helpful. Rain always cancels.

The Friday Rides:

Email Shawn Hughes at amigohughes@gmail.com if you are interested in receiving notices of ride date and times. These rides will return in the Spring.

Runs: 

The Saturday Beginner LSD run is a slower paced beginner run going for up to 60 minutes. Meet at the 5-Mile Recreation Area near the bathrooms. Pay attention to the Facebook posts for updates.

The Monday Night Run: is posted on Facebook weekly.

CTC Track Workout:

Every Thursday except for the TT Thursday we will meet at a track (to be decided). We will meet at 5:45 PM. Updates to the track location and any other info are made on the Facebook page.

Black Butte Tri/DU:

Save the date the BBT is scheduled for June 11, 2022.

Race Results:

This is a shout out to anybody who has participated in a recent race. We would love to hear from you. Please send me any information on a race you have participated in.

This could be as simple as your name and the name of the event, your results or a race report outlining your personal experience.

End of the Year Celebration:

Join us for an end of the year get together and celebration on November 20, 2021. An Evite has been sent to all current members. Contact president@chicotriathlonclub.com if you didn't receive an Evite.

Leah Lokan Bidwell Memorial Bump MTB Race:

Thank you to all of you that came out to race and volunteer. A huge THANKS to Tony English for running up North Rim to sweep the XC course.

Hope to see you soon,  

Shawn Hughes   CTC President

Swim, Bike, Run & Smile

Sponsors:

This month we want to highlight our sponsor:

The World Famous Madison Bear Garden has been serving up great food and fun since 1977.

Come explore our astounding collection of memorabilia, have an ice-cold Sierra Nevada beer or try a legendary, mouthwatering Bear Burger!

We’re located adjacent to the CSU Chico campus at the corner of 2nd & Salem, in the heart of downtown Chico. We are open 11am-1:30am.

There’s always something happening, day or night, so stop by often to keep up to date on the current shenanigans!

The world-famous Madison Bear Garden has been serving up great food and fun since 1977.

Come explore our astounding collection of memorabilia, have an ice-cold Sierra Nevada beer or try a legendary, mouthwatering Bear Burger!

We’re located adjacent to the CSU Chico campus at the corner of 2nd & Salem, in the heart of downtown Chico. We are open 11am-1:30am.

There’s always something happening, day or night, so stop by often to keep up to date on the current shenanigans!

Strava Competition/Athlete of the Month:

We will be holding a monthly contest for members only. We will utilize the Strava data in helping to pick the Athlete of the Month. The time frame will be from the 1^st day of the month until midnight of the last day of the month. You will have to send in your completed training log to https://www.strava.com/clubs/ChicoTriClub by the 2^nd of the next month.

August’s winner is Dan Wysong- Great job at Santa Cruz!

Training:

Swims:

One Mile open water swims will return Spring 2022.

In Motion pool is open.

The River Road TTs:   

Will return Spring 2022

Thank you, Eric Ayars, for hosting the TTs.

Rides:

The Friday Rides:

Email Shawn Hughes at amigohughes@gmail.com if you are interested in receiving notices of ride date and times.

Runs: 

The Saturday Beginner LSD run is a slower paced beginner run going for up to 60 minutes. Meet at the 5-Mile Recreation Area near the bathrooms. Pay attention to the Facebook posts for updates.

The Monday Night Run is posted on Facebook weekly.

CTC Track Workout:

Every Thursday except for the TT Thursday we will meet at a track (to be decided). We will meet at 5:45 PM. Updates to the track location and any other info are made on the Facebook page.

Black Butte Tri/DU:

Save the date the BBT is scheduled for June 11, 2022.

Race Results:

This is a shout out to anybody who has participated in a recent race. We would love to hear from you. Please send me any information on a race you have participated in.

This could be as simple as your name and the name of the event, your results or a race report outlining your personal experience.

CTC Club Jersey Ride:

Join us for a leisurely group ride on October 30, 2021. We will meet in front of our sponsor; The world-famous Madison Bear Garden on 2^nd St. We will meet at 10:00 AM, ride for about 1.5 hours and then have lunch upstairs at the Bear.

Leah Lokan Bidwell Memorial Bump MTB Race and Volunteer Opportunity:

This year the race will be held on November 6, 2021 starting at the Easter Cross parking lot. All the proceeds will be donated in Leah Lokan’s name to the Honey Run Covered Bridge. If you would like to participate this is the link https://www.bikereg.com/bidwell-bump

If you can volunteer please contact me at amigohughes@gmail.com.

Hope to see you soon,  

Shawn Hughes   CTC President