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2012 Open Time Trials with the CTT

January 27, 2012 Paul Carvill No comments

As well as our own club ‘Time Trials’ which start on the 11th April 2012 (Dave Hinch will provide more details shortly), there are also open events that you can enter as long as you are a member of a CTT affiliated club such as Lincsquad.

Time trialling is the simplest of competitive formats: a race against the clock, with riders starting a minute apart. It’s known as the ‘race of truth’ because there’s nowhere to hide, no one to draft behind; just you and the bike and the thumping of your heart. Oh, and a clock ticking.

Most events are fixed distance, being 10,25,50 or 100 miles. There are also fixed time events -12 and 24 hours -with the objective being to ride the furthest you can. Courses are on public roads and are either’out and back’, using a roundabout to turn halfway, or circuits with consecutive left turns.

Mark Dyer has kindly put together a list of some of the events in Lincolnshire below.

Date/Day Course/Distance Event Start/£ Organising Club Comments

03-Mar Sat C10/27 10mile 14:00/£7.5 Scunthorpe RC A15/Kirton to M180 return

11-Mar Sun CS/13 22mile 09:00/£7.5 Bourne Whs CC (Hardriders) Rolling! Essendine

17-Mar Sat O10/1 10mile 13:00/£8 Doncaster Whlrs Hat.Woodhse/Blaxton. (Tyram lake)

25-Mar Sun CS/9 27mile 09:00/£7 Spalding CC Edenham

01-Apr Sun C25/10 25mile 10:00/£7.5 Skegness Wheelers Candlesby

07-Apr Sat C10/10 10m 14:00/£8 Sleaford Wheelers CC Sleaford

08-Apr Sun C25/27 25m 09:00/£15 Boston Wheelers CC (2 Up TTT) Frithville (£15 per team)

14-Apr Sat CS/4 15.5m 14:00/£15 Lincolnshire RRA (2 Up TTT) At Horncastle

29-Apr Sun CS/11 19m 08:00/£7.5 Scunthorpe RC Scotter/Susworth/Morton

12-May Sat C10/7 10m 14:00/£8 Barton Wheelers Barton

13-May Sun C25/3 25m 10:00/£7.5 Lincs RRA (MM 1:00:00) Saxilby/Newton/Besthorpe

(MM 1:00:00) indicates preference to people who’ve not gone sub 1hr last 3 seasons. If full field slowest riders given preference. Good event for first time 25m TT on safe course.

20-May Sun C10/9 10m 09:00/£7.5 Lincs RRA Skendleby

26-May Sat O13C 13m/26m 13:00/£10 Rudy Project TT Series Bessingham/Gringley/Clayworth

Doncaster Wheelers promotion (my old club!) of the regional event of the national Rudy Project series. Good course with a few testing drags and little traffic. 2 years ago Michael Hutchinson won men’s event and Sarah Storey (Paralympian gold medallist and first person to ride for full GB team) the woman’s. This year Julia Shaw won the women’s event – by far the best female in TTs over the past few years. 13mile for woman/juniors/male veterans. 26m for senior men/espoirs.

27-May Sun C25/1 25m 13:00/£7.5 Lincolnshire RRA (CENTENARY EVENT) At Tattershall

03-Jun Sun C25/17 25m 08:00/£7.5 Scunthorpe Road Club Great Coates (on A180/Barnetby)

09-Jun Sat C10/4 10m 14:00/£7.5 Lindsey Roads CC Not location details in handbook!

16-Jun Sat C50/2 50m 14:00/£8 Sleaford Wheelers CC As above!

24-Jun Sun C25/35 25m 09:00/£7 Spalding CC Donington

30-Jun Sat C10/4 10m 14:00/£7.5 Lindsey Roads CC No location details!

01-Jul Sun C50/8 50m 08:00/£7.5 Scunthorpe RC Gt Limber/Brigg/Barton/Laceby

03-Jul Tue C10/8 10m 19:00/£8(£2 for boys/girls) incoporating GHS LINCS DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP school boys/girls 12-16yrs. All get medal I believe and can qualify for National finals (Alford Whls CC) (Championship Entry Forms only for boys/girls). At Alford

08-Jul Sun C25/35 25m 08:00/£8 Sleaford Wheelers CC Donington

14-Jul Sat C10/28 10m 14:00/£8 Lincoln Wheelers (CHARITY) Ingham (Gift downhill to finish that you never pedal up in the event!!)

22-Jul Sun C10/9 10m 14:00/£7.5 Skegness Wheelers Skendleby

28-Jul Sat C10/10 10m 16:00/£7.5 Witham Wheelers Sleaford

12-Aug Sun C25/27 25m 09:00/£8 Alford Wheelers Frithville

02-Sep Sun C30/7 30m 09:00/£7.5 Lincolnshire RRA Boston

09-Sep Sun C10/28 10m 10:00/£8 Trent Valley RC Ingham – that downhill again!

16-Sep Sun CS/8 24.5m 10:00 Men/Esp RTTC Rudy Project Time Trial Series (LINCS DISTRICT)

16-Sep Sun CS/3 14.1m 10:00 Women/Male Vets/Juniors RTTC Rudy Project Time Trial Series (LINCS DISTRICT) Harby/Saxilby.

So, that’s the vast majority of the Lincolnshire events. Also lots more events in Yorkshire and North Midlands districts which are not far away. Link to CTT for more events:

http://www.rttc.org.uk/Events/EventsList/tabid/134/Default.aspx

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A note from 2011 Chairman Andy Veitch

January 19, 2012 Paul Carvill No comments

This has again been another fantastic season for Lincsquad. We have again run our 3 flagship races – the Challenge, Bomber and the Brigg sprint. These races were a great success and with even more entries for these races since last year, meant the committee relied heavily on Lincsquad members and family to help out. They did help in abundance showing just what a fantastic club this is and there cannot be many clubs who run so many races in a year successfully, so I think everyone should be very proud with what we achieved.

New to last year was the Sportive which was again very popular, raising thousands of pounds for local charities. This is again looking like a popular event for this year so hopefully we can top the amount raised for charity from last year. I would like to welcome Dave Hinch as he has taken over the role of organizing the TT Series. This has been a hugely popular series and I think that this has had a lot to do with the enthusiasm and hard work of Phil Binch. The effort he has put in, especially the last 2 years to make the TT Series so popular that last year we even ran out of numbers as we had so many people turn up. This enthusiasm by Phil is paramount also with the success of the Brigg Bomber. Before Phil took it by ‘the scruff’ of the neck 2 years ago this race was looking in danger of disappearing but has now become so popular and maybe even more so than the Challenge, so with Dave coming on board, and with his undoubted enthusiasm with anything he does, then I can only see this series being as popular as ever.

This year, as was the same the year before, we have welcomed many new members to the club who have never raced a triathlon before. With the club investing heavily on getting people through their level 1 and 2 coaching qualifications, the club is now able to offer quality coaching sessions, and the improvements we have seen in these new members as well as our older ‘ seasoned’ members is proof that these sessions are an absolute must for Lincsquad members. Following on from this we should look at the achievements of individuals at the club. We have, for the second year running the British National Quad Champion, Steve also came 3rd in the World Championship in Czech. We have had people representing Great Britain in Quadrathlon, Triathlon and Duathlon all over Europe which goes to show the depth in strength we now have at the club.

I could go on and on praising the efforts of all of you but I really need to close my notes but before I do there is one person I would like to thank. Paul Carvill does things for the club that most people don’t see or hear about. He has constructed and over the years, developed what is admired by nearly every club in the country, our fantastic website. I think we all, myself included, take going on the website for granted but without it where would we be. The forum is absolutely invaluable and the latest addition is the fantastic new online shop. Paul is always improving and updating the site and he has made it into one of the most important ‘Hubs’ of the club.

As you may have seen on the Forum Steve Clark is stepping down this year from the committee to concentrate on his training and his own ambitions for this year. Steve has been an invaluable member of the team with the time and effort he has put in and hopefully we will once again see him at the helm in the not too distant future. With Steve stepping down and as I have mentioned before we now have Dave Hinch stepping up and taking an important role in member’s development. We also welcome Steve Dolby onto the committee. Steve and Dave have both shown that they are willing to give up some of their spare time to make sure this club moves forward with new goals and ideas but we need more of ‘You’ to make sure Lincsquad is always looking forward and never back.

So finally, I would like to thank all of you for supporting me as Chairman over the past 3 years.

To see the club grow as it has would make any Chair proud to be part of such a club and I would like to say that there is no prouder Chair in the Country than the one sat in this room tonight.

Thank you.

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The Paul Kirk North Lincs’ CycloSportive

December 20, 2011 Paul Carvill 2 comments

The sportive is basically a long training ride with the useful addition of a map and directions. The ride will set off from the Ancholme Leisure Centre at 8am and riders will be able to choose whether they do the full 100 miles or cut the route short to 100 km when they reach Market Rasen at the 46 mile mark. The ride is limited to 500 so secure your place now for just £15 before the 29th March 2012 (£20 on the day). There will be a cut off time for the 100 miler.

The sportive is now in memory of Paul Kirk who took part in the event with his daughter in 2011 and sadly suffered a fatal heart attack while halfway through the ride. The family would also like the event to continue in aid of Lindsey Lodge Hospice.

Lindsey Lodge Hospice offers very special care for people in the North Lincolnshire area living with life-limiting conditions such as cancer, multiple sclerosis and motor neurone disease. Every year hundreds of patients and their loved ones benefit from the care and support that they provide free of charge.

There are facilities at the Leisure Centre where you can get changed and have a shower.

ENTER ONLINE

Organiser: Matthew Porter – 07834 238 8431 or Email:matthewporter@lincsquad.co.uk

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LINCSQUAD AGM

November 29, 2011 Phil Binch No comments

The club AGM will take place on Thursday 12th Jan 2012.

It is to be held at King William IV, Scawby Brook, Brigg.

Starting at 7:30pm.

All members are welcome, this is your chance to have your say and get involved in the future of your club.

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The Beast Dodger Laughton Duathlon

November 13, 2011 Biscuitmad 3 comments

Spiky dark hair, a mean temperament, short stumpy legs and a hunched back…. nooooo not Rob Wood. Despite the similarities it also describes the beast of Laughton thats been spotted recently!

The 21 duathletes needed to be fast on their feet and quick on their bikes if they were to avoid becoming its next victim. Last years winner Duncan Wright was looking to repeat his success but trying to stop him were the Lincsquad Wolfpack of Rob Wood, Chris Spavin and Phil Robinson. Hoping their recent Cyclocross outings would pay dividends were Andrew Lawson, Ville Titola and Chris Ware. Adding to the strong male line up were Team White Van Man. Andy R, Andrew B and Chris W. The Crafty Foxes with no known form were Jason Fieldsend, Dave Burton, Mark Clements and Andrew C…would their MTB skills make up for a lack of running?

In the ladies race the claws were out in a six way cat fight! Recent Lincsquad Female of the year winner Nicky Robinson would be battling with Becky Bowen, Amanda Clements, and Summer Duathlon winner Emma Phillips. Jane Taylor and Claire Blewitt completed the line up and both were looking forward more to the run legs than the bike section.

At 10am (ish) the ~~race~~ training session got underway. Steve Lormor acting as travelling marshall led the group around the opening lap. Having seen enough wildlife documentaries showing how easily animals get picked off from the herd no one wanted to be at the back. At the end of the first run section Duncan led the runners into T1 in 10min 41s beating his time from last year of 11min 04s. Hanging onto his tail as best he could was Rob with a 11.02. Tony Philbin 11.24 and Andrew L 11.33. Would their off road skills be a match for Duncs legendary road bike legs. All who competed in last years ~~race~~ training session on the same route beat their opening run times.

Last years Results

http://www.lincsquad.co.uk/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1298807332

In the girls ~~race~~ training session Emma grabbed hold of the opening run leg like a Mother Grizzly Bear defending her cubs posting an opening run time 1min faster than Jane T (13min 53s vs 14min 56s). Little separated the other girls as everyone made it to their bikes without incident.

At the halfway point of the bike leg Dobber Sports Photography, Jo Walker and myself watched for the first rider to come through. Before the leaders appeared scooting up the main track was Rob with the rear duraileur hanging off the bike. On the night ride a week earlier Rob hit a fallen tree branch and despite this time having the luxury of daylight and a clear track in front of him he’d done it again.

My mate was out of the ~~race~~..(oh forget it…). He’d taken the lead early on from Dunc and had been pulling away. His bike was wrecked and I was sat right there with mine ready to go. There was only one thing to do…..

Laugh mock and generally take the p……

Luckily for Rob I was feeling generous and a quick swap of bikes later he set off back the way he came and rejoined the course where he broke.

Meanwhile the 1st riders appeared out of the woods and into view. It was too far to tell exactly who it was but it definitely wasn’t Dunc. As the rider dressed in all black drew closer initial guesses were either Chris Spavin or Chris Ware.

It was neither.

Tony Philbin had turned a 43s deficit into a 15s lead as he crossed the main track. Dunc knew he had to keep close and use his good running if he was going to beat Tony. Andrew L was the next to appear as I made my way back to the start.

It wasn’t too long after I’d got back Tony was also making his way into transition. He’d not only stayed ahead of Dunc but had increased the gap to nearly a minute. Too much for even Dunc to make up in only a 1.5km loop.

Tony Philbin begins his run as Dunc enters T2

Once again the South side of the forest section was claiming victims with the “Bus Stop” sand section claiming Jason, Becky and Jane who all missed a right turn junction. Luckily the edge of the wood isn’t that far and all three got back on course to finish. As well as Robs mechanical issues Andy Calpin suffered a snapped chain but repaired it by the side of the track.Andrew B seemed to be having gear selection issues on his carbon Y framed special and his bike time suffered. Phil Robinson demonstrated how slippery fallen branches are when you ride over them by laying down on the ground next to one.

By the time myself and Steve had swept the course for stragglers, signs and barrier tape everyone had made it back to the finish for cake.

Despite a few (errrr a lot!) of bloodied and scratched shins from brambles everyone was happy but that may have been the sugar rush from the cake.

Big thanks to team Dobbers for timekeeping and photo duties. Liz and Rob for help setting up and especially Jo and Steve for the help on the day. Also Thanks to all who chipped in the loose change which as it was Remberance Sunday will be given to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

Post cake fest a few of us went and did the Drop of Death but after surviving the Beast in Laughton it doesn’t seem nearly as scary now. More pics to follow after I’ve dropped my film off at the chemist

Results

LAUGHTON OFF ROAD DUATHLON NOV 2011

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2011 Lincsquad Awards

November 7, 2011 Steve Clark No comments

And the winner is

Male of 2011 - Steve Clark
Female of 2011 - Nicky Robinson
Youth of 2011 - Jack Garner
Most Improved - Steve Dolby

Race Performance of 2011 - Steve Clark (Czech)
Newbie to Quadrathlon 2011 - Steve Dolby
Ironman 2011 - Lewis Purcell

Lincsquader of 2011 - Phil Binch
Club coach of the year - Jeff Chappill

Sunday ride Village Sign sprinter – Phil Binch
Most motivated to train ward - Phil Binch

Prettiest bike award - Dave Hinch
Most dramatic bike dismount/crash award - Rob Wood
Make a splash award - Rob Wood

Blogger of the year (who posts the most on the forum) – Dave Hinch
WAG of the year - Clair Dolby
Sexiest bottom in lycra award - Lisa Purcell

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Lincsquad win Team Prize at Humber Sprint

October 7, 2011 Steve Grocock One comment

Lincsquad take Team Prize at Humber Sprint.

In complete contrast to last year’s flood drenched conditions competitors at Sunday’s SIS Humber Sprint enjoyed perfect racing weather as their 2011 triathlon season came to an end. This little gem of a sprint organised by Toro oozes a local, family atmosphere pitting the regions premier Tri clubs for one last blast before the winter training(hibernation) starts.
The early start for this one is needed especially for the mathematicians and misers, as once the realisation that handing over your cash to the Bridge guy will now cost you £6 in total the extra waiting time is used for planning a different route back!
For the non mathematicians the long pool at the South Hunsley School means a short count of just 12 lengths before taking in one of the longer (14.5 mile), more hilly of bike courses with some long drags leading up to some very fast descents. The run you either love or hate but it’s certainly unique in it has you running over a ramped motorway bridge four times. It’s quirkiness has you trying to fathom out how close your rivals are? As the crow flies they’re just a matter of metres away? But what if you actually laid the ramps out end to end then that would be….?
First into the water was Jack Garner. Jack did this race earlier in the season so had the opportunity to gauge his progress. Jack and his entourage including family and Lincsquad Youth Academy coaches weren’t disappointed as Jack along with guide Pete Chappil crossed the line in a personal best by over 12 minutes (136th 1:35:47) I don’t know if Jack realises how inspirational he is to the rest of the Lincsquad team and how his positive attitude and determination make him a pleasure to train (and of course makes for some proud Coaches).

After falling off his bike during last week’s Homecraft’s Brigg Sprint, Steve Grocock was determined to finish the season on a high note. Setting the day’s fastest bike time meant carrying a narrow lead into the run leg. Losing a few surplus pounds and some extra run training meant holding on to third place overall and first in his age group, only 30 seconds behind the winner in a time of 1:03:47.

Steve’s (3rd) placing along with Phil Gibbs’ (9th 1:08:45), Chris Gibbs’ (10th 1:09:08) and not wanting it to go to a Judge’s decision Chris Spavin’s (11th 1:09:44) was enough to secure the Team prize. With just a minute separating these three, next year should see some hotly contested races.

It was great to recapture the title after allowing the competitive ’We love Mountains Racing Team’ to take the early season honours. A massive box of muffins were shared out among the remaining team members. Apologies to those who had to dash and missed out on the photo and cakes but they just looked too nice not to eat!

Just as the Gibbs brothers have stamped their authority in the Lincsquad Hall of Fame with their running speed, two more siblings in Steve Ornsby (36th 1:15:34) and Lee Ornsby (64th 1:19:05) are already beginning to ruffle feathers in their maiden season. Both brothers have knocked great chunks off their times in every discipline as they try to hammer each other, all whilst trying to maintain the, ‘I don’t mind if he beats me’ personna, Yeh right!

As often happens in triathlon with wave starts, but not apparent at the time, you can finish just seconds in front of your team mates. This was the case for Ironman Paul Ralph as his 12 second advantage over Steve Ornsby meant the two finished 35th and 36th without actually seeing each other during the race.

In her final triathlon in Lincsquad colours Kate Lahart narrowly missed out on a trophy finishing 4th female and 48th overall (1:17:22). In Kate’s short Lincsquad career she’s been a regular at Circuits, swimming, TT‘s, running sessions and of course, the odd social night out. Kate, you’ll be sorely missed but we all wish you the very best in your new career (and in the world of multisport). We hope you’ll make a special guest appearance next year at one of our events.

Two more Lincsquad newcomers were looking to build on their Brigg Sprint performances. David Gibbs (74th 1:21:05) and Andrew Read (133rd 1:33:12). Apologies guys if you didn’t receive the full Lincsquad support (or cakes) but we’re still trying to put faces to names so don’t take it personal that someone in a Lincsquad tri-suit walked right by you without acknowledgement. Hope to see you both at the Firework night to get introduced properly. Lincsquad take Team Prize at Humber Sprint.

Results here http://www.torocsc.com/index.php/features/event-information/event-results/67-the-sis-humber-sprint-triathlon-provisional-results

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Homecrafts Brigg Sprint Triathlon – Results

September 25, 2011 Phil Binch 9 comments

WOW, what a great race.

Many thanks to all the competitors, especially all the first timers, well done you are now triathletes.

Also a huge thank you to the registration team & many marshalls out on the course, we’ve had lots of comments from competitors thanking you for the great jobs you all did, as well as all the cheers of encouragement you gave.

We must also mention the unprecedented support at the race set up sessions on saturday afternoon and 6am sunday morning aswell as the tidy up session after the race, you all made the job so much easier, great teamwork.

Final thankyou to the Lincsquad Events Committee, you know who you are, great job, simply awesome, THANK YOU.

And so onto the results;

OVERALL
1st Stephen Lormor (Lincsquad) 56:29
2nd Finley Thompson (Grimsby Tri Club) 57:55
3rd Phil Binch (Lincsquad) 58:10

OVERALL FEMALE
1st Jo Walker              (Lincsquad/ TFN)   59:15
2nd Lauren York          (Lincsquad)        1:07:33
3rd Fiona Beard           (York Triathlon) 1:09:03

1st under 18 age category (on roll down as Finley Thompson & Lauren York both under 18)
Josh Jones (male) & Mia Larkin (female)

18 – 29 age category
Chris Lormor (male) & Kate Lahart Female)

30 -39 age category (both on roll down as Steve Lormor & Jo Walker both 30-39)
Paul Noble (male) & Debbie Drinkall (female)

40-49 age category (male on roll down as Phil Binch 40-49)
Paul Thompson (male) & Kate Velly (female)

50+ age category
Chris Gibbs (male) & Karen Hames (female)

Novice category (first triathlon)
Anthony Philbin (male) & Kathy Palmer (female)

For full results, click on the link below;
BRIGG TRIATHLON 2011 RESULTS

Don’t forget we are meeting in King William IV, Scawby Brook tonight for a few drinks, Tom & Nicky (landlords) are going to put a few nibbles on for us, so come along and share your race stories and find out more about Lincsquad. See you at the bar!

More photos available through Flickr

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Bude Quadrathlon European Championship’s

September 21, 2011 Steve Clark 2 comments

There were 120 competitors, from as far afield as Czech Republic, Austria and Germany, at the Lower Wharf, Bude Canal, for an morning start for this ultra-extreme event. The race makes the most of the dramatic North Cornish coastline and the historic canal.

Photo: Paul Carvill, Alison Deykin, Dan Broughton, Steve Dolby, Phil Binch, Steve Clark & Josh Hook

The course begins with a 1,000-metre sea swim, within the partial shelter of the Bude Breakwater, then a 30km cycle ride, including some of the steepest coastal hills in the country, then onto the canal for 10km of canoeing and a final 10km cross-country run to finish.

The athlete’s braved the tough conditions as the remainder of Hurricane Irene hit the South West coast of the country making all 4 stages of the race a real challenge.

This year’s winner, Michal Hasa from the Czech Republic, completed the course in two hours, 33 minutes and 11 seconds to be crowned Europeon Champion closely followed by Czrch teamate Lous Rousavy 2nd and Steve Clark GB in 3rd.

Steven Dolby (aka Dobber) tells his story…

After being persuaded to compete in this event after already signing up for the Great North Run I was actually looking forward to it, being my 3^rd points scoring event for the nationals.

A long drive down to Bude, followed by a reccie of the course left one thing to do!! Eat some of Em’s award winning Lasagne as a pre race carb boost. (Forgot to say that the reccie of the course left me with a rather sleepless night, having nightmares and cold sweats about the 30% Hill/Mountain climbs)……

Awaking bright eyed…ish to such a relaxed atmosphere was positively strange. No transition set up!! No markers on the course!! No competitors mingling around!! Talk about laid back….Must be the Cornish style… It was now time for the pre race breakfast and getting ready. This was followed by a relaxed meander down to registration and transition set up. Race briefing was next followed by “You all need to be in the water in 10 minutes”…..I hadn’t even got my wetsuit out at this point, so a quick dash back to the cottage to sort that bit out. Paul Carvill shouted over to me “Have you got a spare swim hat?” “I’ll bring one over”. In to the cottage I went greeted by Steve Clark, just putting the finishing touches to his race face!! Wetsuit in hand I realised that I had left my goggles in my swim bag…..340 odd miles away… Wow, this was going to be fun, Sea swim in 27mph wind with white horses as big as I’ve seen……..with no goggles!! ……….Few!! Clarky had a spare pair….problem being they was back in transition and the race now started in about 4 minutes!!

Off Mrs Dobber ran like a gazelle to retrieve the spare set only to have missed the start and off I went with my eyes closed!!!!! (Not much fun). Swimming in the sea with the current/wind/waves etc is something of an experience. The feeling of swimming as the sea drew you back was nothing less than a tad scary but with lots of RNLI bods around I knew it would be OK in the end….

Lap 2 soon came with Emily holding out Clarky’s spare pair of goggles for me! Nice one I thought, get back in the sea and give it all I had!! How wrong could I be, 5 seconds in and the right lens had filled up. 10 seconds later and the left lens had steamed up. Oh well, off with the goggles it was and just grin and bear it!! Thankfully the bike leg was next.

When I finally got into transition it was a quick off with the wetsuit and on with the bike helmet. Steve Hook (GBR Quadrathlon Team Manager) was stood watching me. His exact words to me were “So is the bike your strong leg then”? I guess he had noticed that my bike was very lonely on its own still standing in transition and that swimming was not my favoured discipline!! Well those words rung in my ear for the next hour as I set off on the mountain expedition bike route!!

Over taking quite a lot of people I had made quite a bit of time up!! Dan Broughton was one lincsquadder who was now in my sights. We had a great battle over the next few miles with Dab steaming past me on the up hills only for me to take advantage of the downs. I did however manage to put a minute or two in to Dan at this point. Another learning point for me was not to change the saddle before a race without trying it first!! I’ll learn one day!!

Off the bike and into the Kayak (above one of the low bridges you have to go under)…..Well a little more haste and less speed was required here as SPLASH……I was in….. Looked up as I got out of the water to the applause and cheers of all 500+ spectators….Boy did I feel stupid!! Oh well, nothing I could do about that now. Nursing my pulled shoulder (this happened as I fell out) I had to crack on with the 10k canal route. I’ve never seen a canal with white water on it before!! That’s a first, and it certainly was trying to keep up right as well. Thankfully I did manage to stay in the boat until diving for the bank at the end. I’ve got to say that a little commando role out of the kayak is the way forward!! The good oldmarshall’s dragging your kayak and paddle out of the water worked for me!! Not a bad Leg after a dismal start, maintaining my position with just a few position swops up and down the water.

On to the run I went and I managed to track a couple of people down. It wasn’t long though before Dan had got his revenge as I heard “Now then feller”. Yep that was Dan……..There goes Dan and it wasn’t long before he was out of sight. I only had the hills and the wind to battle against now as I started to cramp up. It must have been the most scenic race I’ve ever been in. Not sure I should have been taking the views in but hay!!

I managed to get in to a rhythm and paced myself against another competitor. Over taking her on the uphill’s and losing ground on the downhill’s, knowing that the flat canal finish was when I was going to put the hammer down. Cheers from the support crew and indeed the Lincsquad massive (who had already finished). Spurred me on to a sprint finish and over the line it was!!

It was over…….My first season of Quadrathlon had come to an end. What a fantastic event and indeed a superb season.

Huge thanks to all who have been with me on this journey!! Here’s to 2012…….Bring it on!!

Overall Winner and Lincsquad results

Pos	Name	Sea Swim	Cycle	Kayak	Run	Overall
1st	Michal Hasa	00:16:46	00:55:29	00:44:29	00:36:27	02:33:11
3rd	Steve Clark	00:15:37	00:52:04	00:50:41	00:36:10	02:34:32
11th	Phil Binch	00:17:07	00:57:57	00:55:20	00:42:44	02:53:08
17th	Paul Carvill	00:19:05	00:58:43	00:54:59	00:47:25	03:00:12
26th	Dan Broughton	00:20:23	01:00:45	01:00:04	00:45:09	03:06:21
27th	Steve Dolby	00:21:09	00:58:45	01:00:08	00:49:45	03:09:47
4th (fem)	Alison Deykin	00:21:15	01:25:22	00:58:24	00:59:55	03:44:56

Below: Podium, left Lous Rousavy, Michael Hasa, Steve Clark

This race was also the last race of the British National Ranking series and the World Ranking Series.

2011 final standings can be viewed here.

British Standings

http://www.britishquadrathlon.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/2011-Final-Trophy-Results1.pdf

World Standings

http://www.quadrathlon-online.de/ergebnisse/2011/11-W-Cup.pdf

Overall Results in Full

http://www.shorelineactivities.co.uk/Quadrathlon%20Results%202011.pdf

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