From: Robert Gorman [r.gorman@unsw.edu.au]
Sent: Wednesday, 8 June 2005 5:27 PM
To: r.gorman@unsw.edu.au
Subject: STEAM Update 8th June 2005
ATTA Time Trial, Calga
Congratulations to our time-triallers at Calga on the weekend. Good to see everyone getting ready for the Team Time Trials and great to see Ironman finishers Ben and Leica back on the aero bars.
 
Place Bib#   Time Speed Std Time Std Place Dist (km)
10 85 Ben HOWARD 0:38:19 39.15 +00:29 17 25
15 97 Paul RUSSELL 0:40:21 37.17 +04:43 3 25
27 15 George TRAGARIS 0:44:14 33.91 -04:12 36 25
47 86 Leica ISON 0:52:10 28.75 -07:48 44 25
42 77 Grant HANSEN 1:20:13 32.16 +04:27 5 43
 
 
MS Fun Run
 
Just letting you know that I completed the MS Fun Run yesterday & it wasn’t all fun!  The course may have only been 8km but it was certainly tough.  The course was either up or down hill (mostly UP) and I knew I was in strife when I reached the 3km mark & couldn’t believe I wasn’t even half way!
 
Seriously though, it was a fantastic morning to be running the shores of Sydney Harbor and down some paths I haven’t ventured along before.  It was also great to see so many people out enjoying the morning and participating in the run - I believe some keen people dashed back over the Harbor Bridge to participate in the 9km or 16km walk.
 
It would be great if you could finalize your sponsorship donations and send them to me at 31 Pine St, Newtown NSW 2042.  I am very heartened by the support that has been shown so far to the MS Society and hope that we can make an impact on the lives of those who suffer from MS.
 
Thanks once again.
Cheers, Melissa Ashton, Mob: 0413 597301
 
 
Weekend Rides and Activities
Saturday 11th June - Time trial training with Rod and Pete. Meet at the coffee van in Centennial Park - return by 9:00am.
Sunday 12th June - Heading north from St Ives via Palm Beach - Patonga ferry. This is a long day and will be a steady pace with a couple of coffee stops (see below), so there may be a 2nd faster group to finish earlier. The options for them will be either riding from St Ives to Palm Beach and return through Church Point and Akuna Bay, or another Waterfall and beyond ride. We will try to sort it out Thursday morning and let you know then and by email.
 
Patonga Ride - Sunday 12th June - organised by Northside tour directors, Michael and Julie
 
Departing from St Ives "Pattersons Bakery" 6.45am (cnr Mona Vale Rd & Stanley St).  Coffee at Palm Beach before the 9.00am ferry then onwards to Woy Woy meeting Kate Roberts & Ruth enroute.  Up the climb from Gosford & quicky stop at the servo for drinks etc. then along the old Pacific Hwy to Pie in the Sky for coffee then home via Bobbin Head just for one last climb.  Finish 2pm??  Distance about 130kms.
If you want a shorter ride you can come with us to Palm Beach for coffee and return via Church Pt and McCarrs Ck Rd, West Head and/or Akuna Bay.
 
Bring enough snacks to see u between stops.
 
If it is raining in the morning we will not be going.  If unsure phone us on 0412 868286.
 
Paddle Kayaks - Monday 13th June
 
Meet at Sydney Harbour Kayaks at The Spit Bridge, Mosman (on sth/east side right next to bridge) at 9.00am.
 
Boat hire per person for the day is $55.00 payable at commencement & includes paddle & bouyancy vest.
 
Wear something warmish, although you will find it won't be cold with the vest on.  Bring lunch & snacks and at least 1 litre water.
 
We will have coffee/brunch at Roseville mid morning and head to Roseville Bridge & beyond with lunch somewhere exotic.  Return when everyone has had enough.
 
Pls let Julie know ASAP if you would like to come as I need to book boats & need to know nos.  If it is raining in the morning we will still be going as the boats will be booked. maja2@optusnet.com.au
 
 
ride round

hi all, it is not perfect (internet connections in Kathmandu are pretty bad) but most of the latest news and photos on Tibet are now on www.rideround.com

enjoy!

bonjour a tous, ce n est pas parfait (les conections internet a kathmandu sont terribles) mais la majorite des dernieres nouvelles et photos du Tibet sont maintenant en ligne sur www.rideround.com

bonne lecture!

yvoine & mike www.rideround.com ym@rideround.com

 
Hawaii in October

If you haven’t organized your travel arrangements and accommodation for either the Hawaii Ironman or the Age Group World Championships, now is the time.  I am associated up with a sports travel company – Sport Link International - www.slisports.com that is run by a friend of mine Paul Kelly.  PK has been organizing tours to sporting events for several years including the Athens Olympics, Cricket, Rugby and Hockey World Cups.  PK has a love for triathlon after having competed in a few and is combining his love for the sport with his experience in sports tours to conduct a triathlon tour to the Age Group World Champs in Honolulu &/or the Hawaii Ironman.  I of course will be participating in the Ironman tour but would like to encourage as many of my friends to join me in an experience of a lifetime – whether in Honolulu, Kona or both.

The contact details for Sport Link International are: 
pkelly@slisports.com
Phone: (02) 9571 9800          Toll Free: 1300 66 66 75          Mobile: 0413 480 433
I hope all the training is going well and I look forward to seeing you all in October.
Cheers, Melissa Ashton