Launch Party:  The 2012 Launch Party is scheduled for Thursday March 1st from 6:30 to 8:30 at Fleet Feet (241 Main Street).  Fleet Feet is providing pizza and beverages, and we will have a short program highlighting the club and our planned events for the coming year.  We will also have fit samples for one-piece tri suits from Sugoi and will be taking orders for this year's tri kit.  We will also have CTC gear for sale, including short and long sleeve tech T-shirts, hats, fleece jackets and pullovers, all emblazoned with the CTC logo.  Please spread the word to anyone you think might be interested, and please email Laura V. (bikingirl01 at yahoo dot com) if you're planning to attend so we can get a head count.  You can also RSVP to the event on the Chico Triathlon Club Facebook Page.

Bidwell Classic:  Our second club race of the year, the Bidwell Classic, takes place on Saturday March 3rd at One Mile.  The 5k starts at 8:30 and the Half Marathon at 9:00.  Club members are encouraged to either race or volunteer for this great Chico event.  We will have the CTC pop-up out there on race day with a bag check for members.  You can register to race here (fees go up on 3/1), and if you want to volunteer, please contact volunteer@underthesunevents.org.

General Meeting:  Our first general meeting of the year will take place on Saturday March 10, 2:00 PM upstairs at the Madison Bear Garden.  Susan M. will present Tri 101 for the newbies, Coach Katie will present a 12 week training plan for novices hoping to tackle their first race,  and Coach Sean will present an advanced 12 week training plan for more experienced athletes.  All of this is to help prepare you for our first club triathlon of the year, Black Butte in June.  Susan, Sean, Katie, and other veteran club members will also be available to answer any and all triathlon related questions.

Tri-Suits and Cycling Kits:  As mentioned above, we will have fit samples for one-piece tri suits at the Launch Party and will be taking orders there.  If you want to order a tri-suit this year but cannot attend the Launch Party, please contact Sean M. (training at chicotraithlonclub dot com) to obtain an order form.   Sean is also working on a cycling kit; we will have updated news on that soon.

CTC Gear:  As mentioned above, CTC gear will be available for sale at the Launch Party, and afterwards at North Rim.  The initial inventory includes short and long sleeve tech T-shirts, hats, fleece jackets and pullovers.  Thanks again to North Rim for allowing us to sell our gear essentially at cost.

Spring/Summer Workout Schedule:  The spring/summer workout schedule kicks off on Thursday March 15th.  Details will be presented at the Launch Party.