Happy training for the week of 7/23.
Wake Up Chico: CTC Board Member Laura Van Dervoort was featured on Wake Up Chico this morning talking about the Chico Tri Club. You can see the video clip here. Thanks, Laura for representing CTC.
Sacramento International Triathlon: Greg and Tammie Watkins raced the inaugural Sacramento International Triathlon on 7/22. Results have been posted to the Results page of the website.
Vineman 70.3: Seven CTC athletes stepped up to the Half Iron distance and raced Vineman 70.3 on July 15. Racers included Sean Molina, Justin Waller, Ken Petruzzelli, Jason Berry, Gloria Petruzzelli, Jay Pothier and Jennifer Moore. Results have been posted to the Results page of the website. Also posted are race reports from Justin Waller and Jason Berry. Finally, congratulations are in order for Sean who earned a spot in the 2012 Ironman World Championship 70.3 to be held at Lake Las Vegas on September 9th.
Donner Lake: Shawn Hughes and Joanne Gilchrist raced the Donner Lake Sprint and Olympic triathlons respectively on July 15, 2012. Results have been posted to the Results page of the website.
Next General Meeting: Mark your calendars now for the next CTC general membership meeting, which will take place on Sunday August 26th at 3:00 PM at the home of Shawn Hughes and Joanne Gilchrist (1267 Orchard Way). CTC Member Ryan Santanna-Hart will give a talk on Nutrition Needs for Triathletes and the general membership will be asked to vote on a proposal of financial support for Girls on the Run of Butte County. More details to follow.
Next Club Race – Tri for Fun: The next club race is the August 4th Tri for Fun Sprint Triathlon at Rancho Seco. Shawn Hughes (sponsorship@chicotriathlonclub.com) will be taking the lead on organizing club activities for this beginner-friendly race. Look for updates from Shawn as race date approaches.
Following Club Race – Mount Shasta Tinman: CTC will be well represented at the Mount Shasta Tinman on September 2nd. As a reminder, this race filled up for the first time last year and several people were unable to sign up on race day. If you’re planning to race, be sure and register ahead of time. Look for more announcements on camping, lodging, and other club activities as the race date approaches.
Final Club Race – Granite Bay: Our final club race of the year is Granite Bay on September 23rd, which is the California Sprint Distance TRI Club Championship. Championship Points are awarded for all participants, regardless of finish time, so the more racers we have, the better our chances. CTC finished second last year by a single point, just missing out on $500, a Huge TRI Club Trophy, and reserved bike racks next year at all TBF Racing triathlons.
Cycling Kits: Several members have expressed an interest in buying one of the cool, new CTC cycling kits. The minimum for re-orders is five, so if you’re interested, please contact Sean Molina (training@chicotriathlonclub.com) so he can arrange for a re-order, which will be done through the Voler online store.
CTC Gear at Northrim: CTC has lots of cool gear (shirts, sweatshirts, visors, tri kits, etc.) for sale at North Rim (178 E. 2nd St.). These items are made available at cost as a service to current club members.
Xterra Wetsuits: Xterra Wetsuits is a sponsor of the Chico Triathlon Club and is offering up to 60% off with free shipping to club members. Orders can be placed through this website. If you'd like the code, just send an email to president@chicotriathlonclub.com.
Greg Watkins
President, Chico Triathlon Club
