Ironman World Champs, Kona, Hawaii
Congratulations to Belinda Granger on an awesome 7th place. And congratulations also to Justin Granger, Scott Doble and Jon Papalia.
In a nutshell it was described as the worst day on the Big Island since 1986 with the winds crucifying everyone's bike times and hospitalising several age groupers who went flying instead of riding on the road to Hawi. Belinda's swim time was 59 minutes reflecting choppier than usual conditions (always a bad sign for what lies install on the Queen K) and was unfortunate enough to incur a drafting penalty on what otherwise was a commanding bike leg - 3rd fastest women's bike overall. Once again she produced a run time similar to her marathon time at Forster (an incredible feat given the heat and much tougher bike) and she finished 3 places higher than last year's result: 7th overall.
Justin's last journey was in 1997 which was another year where the winds destroyed many bike legs on the entire home journey from Hawi. This year Jusi started the race carrying a calf injury and really the intention was to just get to that damn finish line and enjoy the experience. He was last seen trotting down Alii Drive at about 5:45pm Hawaii time last Saturday afternoon with a big smile on his face. Well done Jusi.
Overall the race was dominated by Normann Stadler and Nina Kraft: two Germans who won the race through commanding bike legs that left the rest of the field floundering for the minor places. The pick of the Australian men: Chris McCormack and Luke Bell both failed to finish with Luke Bell withdrawn for medical reasons on the bike and Macca exiting stage left between the 12mile and 13 mile marker on the run. Mitch Anderson finished 11th overall (30 seconds out of the prize money) and a resurgent Chris Legh finished in 9:48 (61st overall ). Of the Australian women it was really a race between Lake Placid winner Kate Major and our own Belinda Granger. Belinda lead out of the swim and off the bike. There was work to do after the 4minute stand down chasing Kate Major which was helped by Kate receiveing a 4minute stand down herself for outside assistance on the run. With Belinda closing to almost 30 seconds before the turn into the Energy Lag (18 miles on the run) Kate kicked away running 3:17 to take 4th place overall and is now the highest placed Australian woman at Hawaii (overtaking Jan Wanklyn).
Jason Davis
CatPl
NAME
RANK (S/B/R)
AGE
SWIM
BIKE
RUN
TOTAL
7
BELINDA GRANGER
186/191/121
33
0:59:08
5:38:25
3:21:06
10:07:06
54
JUSTIN GRANGER
112/362/466
33
0:56:33
5:55:47
3:56:14
10:57:16
143
SCOTT DOBLE
231/612/651
36
0:59:51
6:09:19
4:05:07
11:22:43
207
JONATHAN PAPALIA
394/1130/1116
35
1:02:42
6:49:29
4:37:12
12:42:16
Maitland Tri
Congratulations to Mark Preston who finished 1st in his age group at Morpeth on Sunday
Position
Surname
First Name
Category
Finish Time
CatPl
50
Preston
Mark
Q
1:40:39
1
“Daniele’s dinner”
Marcus from Zoobar in Bondi Junction is putting on a dinner for Steam members and guests on Thursday 28th October starting from 6:30pm. The theme is Daniele’s dinner – so the food will be Indian – oh no sorry that should be Italian ! And the deal is 3 courses (not including alcohol but Zoo is licensed) for $20 – what a deal and Daniele will be helping out the chef and wearing an apron. So book now for this never before seen phenomenon and let ciclismo@tpg.com.au know if you want to come. The more the merrier. Please let us know by Tuesday next week if you want to come and give Daniele a hard time – pay back for the hard times in the park on Tuesdays and Thursdays (or Wednesdays and Fridays) and Saturdays and Sundays ……
Friday 22nd Cycle training make up session
This week due to rain tuesday anyone who would like to make up for not riding are welcome to come to Daniele's friday squad session cost is per normal, ticket or $10. 5.45am york road gates.
Sat 23rd NO!!CRITERIUM EXPERIENCE
Due to the ITT National Park training ride there will be no criterium experience this week, for people who did last weeks crit training you will be interested to know the average speed was 39.8 & the last 2km was just over 45k! (Thanks W.lee for the stats)
CRITERIUM 2004 CHAMPIONSHIP DATES
As Daniele announced last week there will be three championship dates where Steam will be racing at Heffron Park with Randwick Botany these races will be on Saturday afternoon. Daniele will recommend grades to race in for all Steam racing Licence holders. If you don't have a racing licence please see Daniele & he will arrange a application form for you. Points will be award for the following: Top three finishes regardless of grade; Finish in the top 10; Enter & finish. There will be points removed from a rider found to be chasing another Steam member down. If you a assist a Steam rider & they finish in the top three you will receive bonus points. Also, because you can only race for one cycling club points are only awarded to STEAM racing licence holders. Dates are as follows 13rd of November 4th of December 18th of December If you need any information please contact Daniele ciclismo@tpg.com.au
Sat 23rd October- 22km ITT through the National Park
Everyone is encouraged to come and pit themselves against the clock from the bottom of Waterfall hill going north through the National Park and finishing at the top of Audley hill. The group will ride out from Loftus oval at 7am (on the left hand side just before the Audley turn off) - there is a car park there - to Waterfall along the freeway. The first riders will start from 8am. This is a great ride and a great way to get some strength and speed happening - if you have never done it then this will be your PB !! Email ciclismo@tpg.com.au <mailto:ciclismo@tpg.com.au
> so that we can set the start list. There will be prizes for various categories awarded at the Christmas party. This is not a race - it is a timed 22km ITT training ride which will count in the Steam annals only.Sunday Rides 24th Oct 6.15AM at the caravan
Rod will be leading the ride to Waterfall & down the hill then riders will turn at the bottom & climb to the top once all re-grouped at the top ride back to Centennial Park. Patonga Ride 6.15am from St Ives total dist 135k.Daniele's group will be riding from St Ives & catching the ferry at Ettalong at 9.40am & back at St Ives by 11.30am. Please e-mail Daniele if you intend on doing this ride ciclismo@tpg.com.au
Tour Down
Under
|
TOUR DATES for 2005 - 15th - 24th January |
HERT Christmas Party and Charity Fundraiser
3rd December 2004, $50/person Contact Peter Wilson 0410 665 804 or Mark Newton 0410 449 703
For Sale
1 x XTerra Wetsuit
Long Sleeve size SM - suits someone 5'8-5'10 - $300
1 set of 2003
Campagnolo Hyperon "Climb Dynamic" Race Wheels -
$3000
Carbon
Rims,
Spoked 22 Front/24
Rear
Weight 525g Front / 715g
Rear
($2,500 minus the 10 speed
cluster)
Does not include
singles.
ridden < 1,000km
Contact
Jason Davis (0417 245 603)
|
|
|
|
|