Mid Argyll

Club membership Renewal 2010

Yes its that time of year again and members need to renew your membership or take the plunge and join the club. The AGM last week confirmed that the membership rate would remain at £10.00..this is a real bargain for the host of benefits and fun on offer, so do not delay...you only have until the end of the month.

Membership form can be found here:

http://www.midargyllcycleclub.co.uk/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=49&Itemid=56

Barnlusgan Duathlon -31/01/10

Enjoying the chance to stretch the legs and/or combine the event with an extra training cycle.  10 Individuals, 1 team and 2 runners enjoyed the short circuit around the Loch and the lollipop prize!

Performance of the day was Eamonn's, who led from the gun and destroyed the field to win by over 3 minutes.

Stella and Liz, battled for the ladies top spot with Liz gaining the upper hand. Ellie, Nadia and Callum taking the team title & Kieran was top junior. Carol and Hazel W took their chance to do the run section - good split times there Carol.

Results now in the Duathlon results page - see the link under Triathlon.

Special thanks to Kirsty for time keeping, Brenda for support and Patrick for cheering us on. Thanks also for Hazel for the soup & roll

Hazel will be sending the agenda out to all members this week and it will be posted on the web site. Remember this is your chance to say what you want from your club.

Barnlusgan Duathlon -31/01/10 -11.00am

Yep - rearranged to end of this month-record you intent to race as a team or individual on the forum:

http://www.midargyllcycleclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=251&p=935#p935

Remember top prize of a lolipop!

Oops sorry for the original date typo!

First Time trial of 2010

Peter took Masters swimming yesterday - so the lucky folk through our paces by making us do a 500m TT. Results now posted in the swim records and results page- first bench mark of the year

Club AGM -Friday 29/01/10- 7.00pm - Venue TBC

Yes its that time again - this is members chance to influence and feedback to your club officers what you want your club to do and to elect your officers - currently they are:

Peter is stepping down as Treasurer so we are looking for a new treasurer.   If you have any agenda items please e-mail Hazel Manson.

The final agenda and confirmation of venue for the meeting will be issued to all members shortly.

Barnlusgan Duathlon -27/12/09 -11.00am

Race Postponed - new date in January once the the weather improves! 

Our winter wonderland conditions - may mean a postponement of the Duathlon due to unsafe cycle/run conditions. A decesion will be made on Boxing Day and posted on the web site  by 5.00pm.

Triathlon Scotland Draft Race Calendar 2010

Follow the link to see the preliminary schedule of events in 2010....no excuse now not to plan your target races!

Event Schedule

Barnlusgan Duathlon -27/12/09 -11.00am

Yes its back - this short fast blast- club bit of fun race - no prizes although you have to collect a lollipop along the way! 

Kick start your new year goals by getting off the couch to shift those mince pies -record you intent to race as a team or individual on the forum:

http://www.midargyllcycleclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=251&p=935#p935

Mid Argyll Triathlon & Cycle Club climb up the rankings

Triathlon Scotland has issued the 2009 season rankings for individuals and clubs and the members improvements in performance has seen the club significantly improve in only our second year - great job everyone

 Also well done to Kirsty - 3rd ranked female Triathlete in central league

http://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B8-3lRv3rnwsYjcyNDQ1NTAtMTE4NC00NzhhLWE4ZGMtNTI4Njc3ZjMxNjhj&sort=name&layout=list&num=50

Entries now open for Great Swim Events 2010

Club members are already putting their name down and entering the Great Scottish Swim in Aug 2010 - if you are interested then enter the 1.00pm slot and let Lorna know as she is coordinating entries.

http://www.greatswim.org/

Hugh Wilson memorial 10K, East Kilbride

Just when you think everyone in the club is having time off from a busy season- Mr Barrie sneaks in a 10K on Saturday and what is perhaps mroe impressive he combines it with Christmans shopping! - 47:06 - not a bad time either...well done Richard 

We now have a new champion - Eamonn -after cycling down with Andy & Kevin from Lochgilphead into a head wind and meeting up with, Brian, Peter and Matt at the bottom....he was clearly feeling a bit grumpy as he then destroyed the field charging to the summit in an awesome time of 27:46!

Whizzer & John took up the running challenge offering words of encouragement to the cyclists as we glided by..it was helpful wasn't it lads!

Thanks to Rosemary and Brenda for braving the atrocious conditions and recording the time at the top and to Hazel M, Kirsty, Hazel W and Simone for cheering all the racers on as they walked to the top and the bottom.

Results on the forum and photos now in the MTB gallery.

Andy was crowned king of the mountains in 2008 - who will triumph this year 10.30am start from the bottom on Sunday  - open to bikers, runners and ..... Mad Dog who it is alleged has some Heath Robinson type of contraption to get to the top

Are you up for the challenge?

http://www.midargyllcycleclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=243

Tin Farm Five 15/11/05

Photos from the race now in the Run Gallery...just need some race stories as from the pictures the Beach section was ....fun....tough....whose idea ws that!....

A Bumpy Race - 27/09/09

Sarah's Triathlon race story now posted- a great achievement as the bump mean't she was competing as a pair 

Tin Farm Five 15/11/05

By all accounts a great race, with some superalitve performances from local entrants, results now posted on the run page - and photos and race stories to follow- expect the e-mail in your inbox!

British Triathlon Association Awards 14/11/09

Stephen and Hazels experience of the BTA award ceremony now posted as a award report on news and photos now in the gallery - the BTA have already received suggestions on how they could make the 2010 ceremony better by learning from MATCC

Mid Argyll Tri & Cycle Club Annual Awards 2009

What a year 2009 has been, led by Kirsty Young President of the club - the reflection on this years season show cased club members achievements in swimming, cycling, running, duathlon and triathlon in 2009.  This culminated in some well deserved recognition for individual members for stunning performances, commitment and improvement.

The top club awards went to:

Member of Year: Hannah Barnes
Outstanding Achievement: David Taylor
Best Newcomer: Diana Appleyard
Most Improved: Lorna MacGregor & Matt Donald
 
In addition a number of club members were singled out for recognition for their exceptional achievements in the various sports that make up the club;

Female Cyclist: Rosemary Neagle
Male Cyclists: Andy Wylie
 
Female Triathlete: Sally Logue
Male Triathlete: Tim Jackson
 
Female Runner: Fiona Corner
Male Runner: Stephen Whiston
 
Female Swimmer: Laura Blowers
Male Swimmer: Martin Waterhouse
 
The club also recognised the outstanding contribution to the club and in particular to pool and open water swimming in 2009 by Ali and Sally MacLoed who were presented with a gift in token of the clubs appreciation.
 
Finally also recognising his ongoing support of the club and particularly the Mid Argyll Triathlon the club was delighted to award Graham MacQueen with a Lifetime membership and a MATCC cycling jersey.

See the photographs and Hannah's acceptance speech on line in the Gallery and shortly some of the reflections and resumes will be posted...plus a few stats!

Tin Farm Five 15/11/09

Good luck to all club members competing in Ormsary this weekend - as always Kirsty & Dinah's race organisation produces a challenging and enjoyable event...look forward to getting all the race reports and pictures!

The Season Endeth

Matt's 2009 season report a tale of endeavour, excorcising demons, a taste of silverware and experience of being in Heat 1 of the Mid Argyll Tri...now posted in Traithlon news.. good job Matt

Meall Mhor Time Trial 22/11/09

Yes, the ultimate lung busting local winter challenge is back with a true race - runners against MTB cyclists. Yes  Starting at 10.30 from the bottom you have the choice of jumping on your bike and riding or donning your trainers and running up to the top (just over 3 miles) all against the clock.

Two things we can guarantee  - 1 cracking view from the top if it is a nice day. 2 the MTB folk will beat the runners back down. Interested-? then indicate on the forum if you will be running or cycling.

Save Mid Argyll Swimming pool - Petition

Sign up and show your support to keep our swimming pool open - petition at the pool or local shops and online:

  http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/save-mid-argyll-swimming-pool.html

Mid Argyll Tri & Cycle Club annual Award dinner 13/11/09

Nominations now closed for this years award....and spaces going fast for the award Dinner at Cairnbaan. so get your menu choices and cheques to Val Smith ASAP...Remember be there or be square

Spooky Things going on! - 31/10/09

Halloween saw club members getting into the "spirit" (good pun hey!). At Masters swimming on Saturday Simone led a fancy dress ghoulish games session, which saw witches mixing with cats, cross dressers and that bloke form the chain saw massacare (Eamonn).

Followed by that night basked in the light of the full moon and perfrect haunting conditions - a variety of similalrly attired MTB stalwarts did a loop from Dunadry on Joe's famous Halloween bike ride...finishing with mulled wine and sausage rolls.

Spooky photos of both event will mysteriously appear in the gallery shortly under the Tri anything section.....Photos of the Bike ride now posted!!!!!...some scary bikers appearing out of the dark!