Paul Atkinson and Kevin Perkins are off to Austria to do the Karntem Ironman Austria Triathlon on the 13th July. The event starts with a 2.4 mile lake swim, followed by a 2 lap bike route each lap 90 km, total of 112 miles, then to finish with a full marathon of 26.2 miles a 2 lap route around the town of Klagenfurt.
They never talk about their high level intense training, that takes over your life for months, but you know, we know !
Both are now tapering down their training, as the event gets closer.
To get to this event, they have put in endless hours on their bikes, pounding the lanes of Kent and Surrey, on their own, in all weathers, giving up the weekend lay ins, to clock up the mileage that is needed to compete at such an event. Then when they have cycled for 4 hours, get home and put your trainers on and go for an hours run.
I am sure all of us at the Club can get a sense of the challenge the lads are taking on, we all know after doing a 100 mile bike ride alone, can leave you exhausted.
So we take our hats off, to Paul and Kevin, and wish them well in the Ironman.
Le Marmotte or Alpe d’Huez 2009.
There is some interest in doing the Marmotte cyclosporive in early July 2009. The event is a tough tough challenge, 174 km of big climbs and drops, taking in the Alpine climbs of Col de la Croix Fer. Col de Telegraphe, Col de Galibier and L’alpe d’Huez. Staying either at Guy and Helens, King of the Mountains guest house, or at a local camp site. Also for those who do not want to take on Le Marmotte, an option of some cycling in the area, take in the sights and have a go at just climbing Alpe d’Huez, just 14 km of climbing, and get the T shirt ! We would need to get an idea of numbers, who would like to go, as places go quickly, and book up well in advance.
Not sure on costs or travel plans at the moment.
Seeds 3 day stage race. Starting with a Time Trial on a Thursday evening, then a 30 mile ride on Saturday, followed by a 40 miler on Sunday. Times on time trial carried forward to next day, the fastest over the 3 days overall, wins a Trophy and a £20 voucher for Wiggle Cycles online store. Separate competition for men and women. Prizes can only be claimed by club members. The race will take place on the last weekend of the Tour de France in July. Routes published closer to date.
As a sample I have put a link into a 77 mile route down to Lamberhurst and back. I have put in route info notes along the way. You can follow the route, zoom in and switch between map or google earth veiw. Check it out here and see what you think. http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/143074
TIME TRIAL LEAGUE.
A New competition for 2008, for the TTTrophy. Based on the VTTA national standard time for your age, over a 10 mile Time Trial. For every second under, your age related time for distance, these times will act as your points for the season. Best 5 to count. This should level the field to give everyone a good chance of winning. The League will start in April, on the first Bexley Cycle Club 10, at Brands.
We have a new Home and Training base at Princes Park Dartford. With kind Permission of Dave Bennett, Centre Manager. We can now use this new venue. We can use the bike racks, toilet facilities, and the upstairs bar area. Also an invite to use the bar for Sunday lunch from 12 to 4 pm. Car parking is limited on busy days, and he has asked me to make members aware, of the traffic on the entry road and car park, and other people walking to the Stadium. Training days are Sunday mornings 9.30 am (usually) and Thursday Eve at 6.30 pm. ( Summer only) There are no changing rooms spare on a Sunday.
