Happy training for the week of 4/2.
Oceanside: The triathlon season is officially underway, and CTC was well represented at Ironman 70.3 California in Oceanside this past weekend. Ken and Gloria Petruzzelli (team K & G) and Jason Berry all competed at the half ironman distance season opener in Oceanside, just north of San Diego. It was Jason's first half, and all three had great races. Official results are here and their times are also listed on the Results page of the website.
Trail Less Traveled: CTC was also represented this past weekend at the Trail Less Traveled 5k and 1/4 marathon road races in Oroville. Christine Roberts, Isa Wilburn, Laura Van dervoort and Linda Simmons all participated in the event. Results are posted here.
Practice Triathlon at Black Butte Lake: To help get you ready for our first club triathlon of the year, CTC is holding a practice triathlon at Black Butte Lake on Sunday June 3rd, the weekend before the Black Butte Triathlons. More details will follow, but we plan for a transition clinic, a kayak-assisted open water swim, road and or mountain biking a portion of the course, and some trail running. Do as much or as little of the course as you like and be ready to race a week later.
Thursday Time Trial: On the first Thursday of the month, CTC takes a break from the track and instead heads out for Rodney's Thursday night time trial, which is normally 10 miles. This Thursday (4/5) is a little different, as Rodney is serving up the River Road 16 Mile Time Trial. Registration opens at 5:30pm where 5th street turns into River Road, with the first rider going off at 6:01pm. Rodney's time trials are great events for novices and experts alike, so put on your CTC gear and come on out and test yourself against the clock in this free event. Details can be found here.
Chico Stage Race: The Chico Corsa Cycling Club is putting on the Chico Stage Race April 14th & 15th. The event includes Saturday’s Paskenta Hills Road Race and two Sunday events, the Chico Downtown Criterium and the River Road Time Trial. An additional event on Sunday is Fleet Feet’s Downtown Mile running race. The Chico Triathlon Club is supporting the event this year, primarily through volunteer efforts. Volunteers are needed for the following days and events. Saturday’s Road Race: Support vehicles, water feed, corner flaggers, registration, and parking assistants. Sunday’s Criterium: Course marshals, registration, event set-up, and event break down. Sunday’s Time Trial: Corner flaggers, rider liaison, and parking assistants. If you can help with any aspect of this fine event, please contact Forough Molina (foroughsean at yahoo dot com) who is coordinating volunteer efforts for CTC.
