JUNE CLUB NEWS

Here’s a bit of catch up – At the recent AGM the committee was re-elected for the 2014/15 season – thanks to those people for putting their hands up – however several of the committee indicated that this will be their last year – so the club will need some new people for the following … Read More

NEW – TRI CLUB CAPS

Keep your head a little warmer in winter, or the sun off in summer wearing the Tri Club’s new cap. $15.00 They’ll be available at the club’s AGM on the 25th May or contact Nick Walsh 0418 509256 or Vicki Gellatly

PORT MAC RESULTS – AND THE LATEST FROM LEON

Congratulations to the club members who went around at Port Macquarie Ironman yesterday. Winds have been described at brutal – tough day at the office! Times: Jarod Draper 1.03.53; 5.37.27; 3.21.27; 10.08.35 Craig Sloan 57.19; 5.31.39; 3.35.27; 10.08.48 Russ Tremayne 1.05.02; 5.40.16; 3.36.01; 10.29.51 Ben McDermid 58.26; 5.42.01, 3.51.49; 10.38.19 John Flood 1.00.32; 5.18.29; 4.30.16; … Read More

BALLARAT 70.3 NOVEMBER 16TH

November 16th has just got seriously overcrowded with the Ballarat 70.3 announced today. The 1.9km swimming leg takes in the 1956 Olympic rowing course of Lake Wendouree, which this year will also host the World Masters Rowing Regatta in October. The 2 lap, 90km bike course is steeped in history, encompassing the majestic Avenue of … Read More

LEON GRIFFIN REPORT FROM TEXAS 70.3

Much better news to report from this past weekends race at Ironman Texas 70.3. I was confident I’d put in a solid first couple months work for the year and finally got to bust it out, finishing my first race this year and grabbing a podium with 3rd place on Sunday. Little bit of a … Read More

HUEZ, BINTAN, BARMERA OR CAIRNS?

It’s only 2 weeks to go to Port Mac Ironman and those racing will be having their last big effort this weekend and tapering after that. Which leads to the question – what are the rest of us doing in the off season? Well here’s a couple of suggestions: Well known to Tour de France … Read More

GREAT TIMES FOR 11 CLUB MEMBERS AT IRONMAN MELBOURNE

David Meade was made a legend of the Bendigo Triathlon Club during the club’s 25th year celebrations, and at Melbourne today he produced a remarkable effort – 1st Age grouper (i.e. non-pro) to finish and 19th overall. Great job Meady! Other notable placings were Roy Preece 7th in age group, Jac Tremayne and Jarrod Epps … Read More

IRONMAN MELBOURNE AND PORT MACQUARIE

And so what next?? For the following club members the preparation will nearly be done for Melbourne and Port Mac. The Melbourne Ironman is this weekend and the club has many members racing including Geoffrey Graham, Jac Tremayne, Dave Meade, Roy Preece, Mel and Andy Wilkie, Jarrod Epps, John Flood, Jason Sim, Jason Fletcher. and … Read More

SUNDAY’S RESULTS AND PRESENTATION NIGHT THIS SATURDAY 22/3

The results from the race on Sunday are in and confirm Shai O’Brien and Nathan Meade as long course club champions, and Sandy Crothers and Alexander Evans as short course club champions. Great work by all competitors – now for the awards! The Club Presentation evening is being held on Saturday 22nd March at the … Read More

RUN, RIDE OR ORIENTEERING – OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND

Macedon ride or run, Kyneton Aquathon, Orienteering in Bendigo or Run the Rock Orienteering in Bendigo “Come Explore our National Park”Two free orienteering days are being held in Strathfieldsaye for people to give orienteering a go. Saturday March 1st and March 8th from 10am to 12 noon. Directions – from Bendigo turn right into Guys … Read More