Happy training for the week of 2/25.
Launch Party on Tuesday: CTC’s 4th Annual Launch Party is Tomorrow, February 26th at 6:30 PM at Fleet Feet, 241 Main Street in downtown Chico. All current and prospective members are invited to attend. Come meet the board and other club members in an informal setting and learn about the club's plans for 2013. You'll hear firsthand stories from members who recently took up the sport and now want to share their experiences with others. We'll have announcements about training, races, and future club functions, and will have fit samples on site for those who want to place a uniform order this year. There will be some great raffle give-a-ways along with snacks and drinks provided by Fleet Feet. So please plan to attend and feel free to invite anyone who might be interested in learning more about the great sport of triathlon. Please RSVP to membership@chicotriathlonclub.com if you plan to attend.
Bidwell Classic on Saturday: CTC's second club race of the year, the Bidwell Classic, takes place this Saturday March 2nd at One Mile. The 5k starts at 8:00 AM and the 1/2 Marathon and 1/2 Marathon relay begin at 8:10 AM. Many club members will be racing and/or volunteering, so if you are, stop by the red CTC Pop-Up before and after, and feel free to store your gear there during the race. You can register online through Wednesday at 5:00 PM or during packet pickup on Thursday and Friday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Fleet Feet.
First General Meeting of the Year: Mark your calendars for Saturday 3/9 at 2:00 PM (tentatively scheduled for upstairs at the Madison Bear Garden). More details to follow, but the primary topics will be the introduction of training plans leading up to the June Black Butte Triathlons, fit samples for this year's uniform order, and the Squad Programs.
Chico Kidney Biathlon: The first annual Chico Kidney Biathlon will take place Saturday, March 23 at 8:00 AM at the Hooker Oak Recreation Area. The event consists of a 5k Run followed by a 10k Bike and has individual and team categories. The organizers have provided five free entries to CTC which will be given away at the Launch Party raffle. They have also generously offered a $20 discounted registration for any current CTC member. Contact president@chicotriathlonclub.com (or reply to this email) to request the discount code.
Green Layer Clothing Order: CTC gear ordered through Green Layer is now in. Items can be picked up from Susan Marshall at the Launch Party. If you placed an order and cannot attend, please contact Susan at 530-680-8848 to arrange pickup.
Squad Programs: CTC board member Justin Waller would still like to hear from anyone who may be interested group training activities via our new squad and mentoring program. Groups are forming for those targeting sprint, middle, and long distance races, so any and all abilities are welcome. Justin will have more information about the program at the Launch Party, but feel free to contact him directly at jcwaller900@yahoo.com if you haven't already.
Greg Watkins
President, Chico Triathlon Club
