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Forthcoming Caythorpe Chase Montain Bike ride
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* NEW DATE FOR GRANTHAM TRI AUGUST 30TH 2009 *
Regretably due to proposed road closures we have had to postpone the event to a new date.

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The first Autumn/Winter monthly Duathlon
Sunday 18th October at Caythorpe Playing Field.
A reminder that the first Autumn/Winter monthly Duathlons is on Sunday at Caythorpe Playing Field.It is a handicapped event. If you usually have a good start ( or would like one) on the speedy people be ready to go off at 9.30 a.m.

If you are entered for the Caythorpe Chase the following Sunday you can check out the mud just over the Brandon Road hedges.

If you cannot make it this Sunday please reply soonest to the invitation to Leadenham on Sunday Nov 16 for the open training team challenge.To allow me to put in good numbers and a strong Grantham team in this Charity event before it is full with 35 places.

Hope to see you Sunday,
Chocky Fridge cake has been made!

Short Duathlon for this Wednesday 24th September Postponed.  
The Short Duathlon for this Wednesday 24th September has had to be postponed to Sunday 12th of October starting at 9.30 a.m. It will be a handicap race.
 
When arranging the original date I made an error in calculating the arrival of darkness and it is not possible to start earlier.So I will admit we are into Autumn series now.
 
Below is the challenge by Newark and Lincoln Tri Clubs at a training duathlon, can we get some competitors out for  this, nothing serious and I think our first 3 home have their times added for the challenge result.
 
Also attached is the Caythorpe Chase entry Form, for a 90% off road ride.
 
I have not yet obtained the delayed Derby Triathlon results but Steve Hesketh seems to be our first Club Sprint Champion followed by Simon Tidman and Dave Philpotts. More to follow on this.
 
The Waddington Monday night swim coaching sessions have now just about filled the quota of 30 swimmers . If you wish to attend there is a few days to register as many cannot turn up every week and there are a few spaces. Unregistered people cannot just turn up as the RAF require pre information at the gate when group admission takes place. Please come back to me quickly if you wish to register.
Possibly time to try to get some Grantham Pool time with a coach for this winter......who is interested and at what times?

Bob

Invite to Leadenham from Lincoln Tri Club
Would like to propose a club duathlon re-match in November Sun 16th November
Location:George hotel, Leadenham.
Time: 9am start.

Run/bike/run route planned. Should make for a interesting event. 3k-15k-2k ish.
Prizes for first team and some spot prizes. Cheeky little raffle with some very nice stuff donated from local sources.
George hotel has offered us a bottle as well as the use of there ample carpark.
Wine, various boxes(seriously big) of quality chocs, christmas puddings are just a few things already sorted.

£3 entry fee.
Every penny goes to charity!
 
Maybe take a photo or two and pop an artical to the echo for a bit of free advertising also! George hotel does Sunday breakfast but will need to be pre ordered the day before. Teas & coffee will be available as usual. We could have a group Breaky if that suits. Will gladly sort if enough interest. Could/Might have an Army Team from Digby. Come on RAF, Ruffle those feathers and show them your true colours. Be the best or rise above the best. All double dutch to me! Don't let that put you off for the new members/novices. this is intended as a fun event for all to enjoy, open to all.
Who's in?
 
Let us know if you are planning on coming, although turning up on the day should be fine depending on replies

Will keep you informed.

Bob

Caythorpe Summer Nights Training Duathlon
The 2nd of the 'Summer Nights' series saw Dave Miller of Ancaster really back in swing again to win by 28 seconds from Martin Clarke(Caythorpe) who hung in there with a big 4 minute reduction on his previous times. Steve Saunders (Newark Tri) is always a fearsome guest and ran both the run legs in the fastest time to move through the field for third. Newcomer Jon Clarke had hot wheels and moved up 6 places before the final run. Grantham newcomer Mick Oliver claims his swimming to be his strongest discipline but went under 50 minutes on his debut nett time.

Bob

Results now available».

Caythorpe Summer Nights Training Duathlon
Just a final reminder the next Duathlon 3k-12k-3k again on Handicap is tomorrow (Tues 19th at the Caythorpe Playing Field ) first off at 7p.m.
Usual coffee and stickies after, no showers because cricket has finished the midweek usage.
Hope to see you, course signed for any newcomers.

Caythorpe Tri Club Duathlon Handicap Race at Caythorpe
A very close finish between 2 new recruits to Grantham Tri , Simon Tidman(Grantham) and Richard Andrews (Navenby), changing the lead several times on the final 3k dash.
Newark visitor Anna Saunders was in form and performed above her handicap for 4th.
Granthams Dave Philpotts was on form after his Olympic distance event at Rutland water and moved through the field on the bike section.
Next open event, again handicapped is 7.00pm on August 19th at Caythorpe course. Results now available».

Summer Nights Duathlon at Caythorpe
Tuesday 22nd July.
Hi all,
Just to confirm the first of the Summer Nights is on Tuesday start at 7.15 at Caythorpe Pavilion, usual 3k/14k/3k and again handicapped. If you are new please give me a time for 5k as a reply, to save time on the night. Usual cakes and coffee by Val after.
Hope to see you there !
Best wishes
Bob Panter.
P.S. Have been away 3 weeks but return on Sunday, will pick up any queries then.

Grantham Sprints and 'Try it Tri' FINAL ISSUE RESULTS
Friday 13th June.
The final confirmed list of results for the Grantham Tri's can now be downloaded.

Grantham Sprints and 'Try it Tri' START TIMES
Sunday 8th June. Please be at the pool area 10 mins before your start time.
Download a list of all start times by clicking HERE.

Lincoln Tri Invite Novice Bike Training
Saturday 24th May 9 a.m.
Sir William Robertson High School, Welbourn .A607
Need some advice on effective cycling. The morning session will focus on bike/ kit.
If the weather is good we then go out and do some technical skills, cornering,braking,gear selection,climbing,descending etc.
Lasts about 4 hrs. Theory, fit and turbo in gym then technical outside. £5 each ,very few places !

Stapleford Woods Duathlons
The next race is a handicap and starts at 7.30 I will be there, all welcomed by Newarks' Steve and Anna Saunders. (3k, 8mile,3k)
Then the regular format returns on Wed 4 June and Tuesday 1st July. If you need to know how to get there (20 mins from Grantham) see www.lincolntri.co.uk and click on Stapleford Duathlons.

Lincoln Tri Invite Swim Night Sessions at RAF Waddington
This starts on June 2nd and then regularly once a fortnight on Mondays at 7.30 to 8.30 p.m.
Price £TBC . Max 25 people, probably spare lane for those wanting to do their own training in a quality pool.

Gordon Whelbourne Week at Newark
Here's a whole week of short runs for sharpening up in an informal set up.
Monday 7.15 Farndon, Newark 3 miles Tuesday 7.15 Grove Centre Newark 4 miles
Wednesday 7.15 Devon Park Newark 4 Miles Thu 7.15 Balderton,Newark 4 miles
Friday 7.30 p.m. Newark Rugby Club 10k (£6.50) ........all others £2.20.! ! !
Book on Newark AC site or Bob has forms.

Summer Nights Caythorpe Short Duathlons
As last year with so much going on around the Grantham Tri event and the 'Woods ' Duathlons in swing , I plan to start with Summer Nights in July on Tuesday 22nd July 7.30 p.m.these events will be mainly based at Caythorpe.
We will alternate handicapped and level starts.

Grantham Alpha
Sprint Triathlon
Sunday June 8th 08
There is an attachment showing all prospective helpers and listing positions appointed. Please check out your name is on it if you can help , we do need 60 people and I am not there yet !
If you feel you are wrongly placed or are one of those allowed to enter and help after an early start time please confirm with me. It is likely you will be at the finish area as the climax approaches.
I hope to get more than 100 entrants ( about 40 to date is on schedule ) and dump some money into Grantham Tri Club for coaching etc. as well as Grantham Poverty Concern whom I help out on a weekly basis.Please encourage anyone you know just wanting to try it out into a team make up, or the half distance Try it Tri as a taster.

GRANTHAM TRI CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
Derby Triathlon 14th September
This event has been chosen in late season and is open to all members, I hope to find a sponsor for a permanent trophy in both ladies and mens categories.
Please advise me if you are entering , but please enter yourself as Grantham Tri Club to help sort out results. Maybe a get together in Grantham venue could be arranged later with the excuse of a presentation night.

Splash-pedal-dash
The Meres Leisure Complex
Trent Road, Grantham Sunday September 21st 2008 9.30 a.m.
The Triathlon for Children and Youth
This event is the repeat of the 2006 event held at the same time as the 1st Grantham Sprint Tri.
There has been a steady flow of requests for another event and BTF are delighted we are having a childrens event in Lincolnshire and it is included in their East Midlands series started at Leicester last weekend. I have support from Lincolshire Sports Partnership and hope through schools and parents we will have some helpers . Please book the date if you are available and advise me soonest. The whole event is within the Meres Leisure Complex. Max 2 hours.
The age groups are Tristarters at 8 years (no timing) then Tristars at 9-10,11-12,13-14 and Youth at 15-16. See British Triathlon website.

Well done to Joe , who was pleased to beat his brothers time on overall by improving 1 min 30 sec on the final run. Newcomers Claire and Steve added some real class and Bob White unfortunately missed a 'tampered with'sign to lose 2 minutes. The Grantham Journal will have a few seconds difference in the above times due to a problem I had not picked up in a Slight start time delay for 5 competitors.

Points after third event in Winter Short Duathlons (Final one on Sunday April 13 at 10.30 a.m.)Caythorpe and Handicapped.

Bob will Handicap on last weeks actual times so you can work out who to catch from the above !

Some Dates for future events.

Sat Mar 1st Stapleford Woods Standard Duathlon (3k,8M,3k) 10.00a.m. *
SatMar 16th Leadenham Off Road Duathlon (MTB) 10.00a.m. *
Sat Apr 5th Stapleford Woods Standard Duathlon (3k,8M,3k) 10.00a.m. *
Sun Apr 13 Final Winter Short Duathlon Caythorpe (3k,7m,3k) 10.30a.m.
Sun Apr 20th Stapleford Woods Short Duathlon (2k,8M,2k) 10.00a.m. *
Sun May 4th CAYTHORPE OPEN DUATHLON (5K,18K,3K) 10.00a.m.

* This event is run by Newark Tri Club and Grantham are invited. The start point in the woods is 1.5 miles from the roundabout on the A17 2 miles west of Newark off the exit on A1 for Lincoln and East.Please check with Bob before for exact location in Woods, there are no changing or eating facilities.

Finally, I require 60 people to run the Grantham Tri and hope to recruit amongst members and friends for 2008 The date is June 8th, please indicate to me if you can help, there are plenty other Tri ,s to enter locally. We hope to finalise September Southwell Last Minute Tri as our club championships very soon.

Bob Panter

Winter Duathlon SERIES - Caythorpe Sunday 10th February' 08
The third of the Winter Series sees us back at the new Caythorpe short course...
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Just to confirm the next Short Duathlon is back at the regular Caythorpe Course on Sunday Feb 9th start 10.30. This will be a handicapped race.

The Caythorpe Canter is on March 29th over 2 courses, 13 or 26 miles.

A Happy New Year to you all.

Bob Panter.

Next Short Duath is planned to start the touring DuathlonCircus at Marston on 16th December 10.30 a.m, I have a good run on out and back and a fast 10mile ride planned, more news soon.
Please return those Club forms to get us in shape for 2008 by 1st December 2007.

Grantham triathletes weekend 23rd September 07
In the final Tri Sprint Race of the season Grantham Triathletes recorded some good times on a fast course in good conditions at the' Last Minute 'event at Southwell. Stefan Lawrence from Gonerby and Matthew Pennifold both finished under the hour helped by very speedy work through transition and good bike times.A full field of 400 took part.

Results were :
17. Stefan Lawrence 55.22
47. Matthew Pennifold 59.35
96. Simon Cocker 63.41
144. Norman Starks 66.51
198. Dave Philpotts 69.36
230. Paul Letchworth 71.44

Spalding Triathlon 9th September
Tim Dawson of Grantham was 30th overall and 13th in his age group with a fast time of 1hr 11.31 in ideal conditions and Bob Panter was 54th overall and 2nd in his age group in a PB of 1hr 17.49.

London Duathlon (Richmond Park) 9th September
Steve Hesketh (Grantham Tri) competed with 3000 plus on a very hilly course of 9k run, 20k bike and 5k run to finish 175th and 330th in age group in 1:41:33 wife Sue was showing good form to be 7th in her age group with a time of 2:05:51.
The previous week both had tried a Rowathlon at Reading. Steve finishing 4th Male and Sue 3rd Female.

Final Summer Nights Short Handicap Duathlon 10/09/07 6.50pm
An open invitation to all Triathletes and potential or budding triathletes in the Grantham area. MORE DETAILS >>