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official nominated 220 forum race...
scott_burrows
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I've been thinking about posting this for a while..
I think we should nominate a race (or couple of races/distances) where we could plan to enter for an 220 forum members meeting.
I know it is probably too late now as a lot of us have already planned the season.. but perhaps there still is time at the back end of the season or perhaps we could look at planning early for next year?
If we were organised enough we could almost to a 220 wave at an event, we are doing a club wave at the Dorney 1/2 Olympic in May, I suspect other events might let us...
It might be an idea to suggest a smaller, more local race, as this would probably be cheaper??
Thoughts anyone?
Scotty
I think we should nominate a race (or couple of races/distances) where we could plan to enter for an 220 forum members meeting.
I know it is probably too late now as a lot of us have already planned the season.. but perhaps there still is time at the back end of the season or perhaps we could look at planning early for next year?
If we were organised enough we could almost to a 220 wave at an event, we are doing a club wave at the Dorney 1/2 Olympic in May, I suspect other events might let us...
It might be an idea to suggest a smaller, more local race, as this would probably be cheaper??
Thoughts anyone?
Scotty
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If we could arrange something for early to mid season next year I would definitely be interested.
Having said that. Something September time would be sweet as a nut. Failing that a full 220 forum series in 2010 would have me splashing the cash faster than Conehead in his favourite bike shop pre-IM 2006!!!! (Just finished reading your book - lovin your work).
I might 'accidently' ride off on Conehead's bike after T1. Assuming I'm out of the water first, of course...
Great idea Scott, but as above season already laid out and don't think my misses would appreciate another weekend lost to the triathlon gods.
Next year though I would definitely be interested. And I'm not averse to travelling oop north either! I've got a few family that way (from the midlands) and would be good to see their latest pigeons and whippets.
Seriously tho, I would be up for it if we could work out timing
Its just knowing which one to chose.
As per the Gary Roberts tribute thread, we should all get our t-shirts printed and then everyone knows who everyone else is, possibly with the exceptions of the following:
Scott Burrows - I guess we'll know who he is with the colours on show!!
Gary Roberts - He has a hand growing out of his shoulder and sucks his thumb!!
Just joking...
Honestly I would love to be part of the 220 race so that I could faces to names.
Lets make this a reality.
Ill travel over from Ireland.. It would have to be the end of the season though as my summer months are hectic.
Great Idea.
IK
Which club?
I hear rumours that the Black Bomber has fingerprint recognition on the bars so I don't think you'll get far.
As Conehead has been good enough to speak to the organisers,then all that is needed is a date,as it is said,'If you build it they will arrive' or similar,but if we umm and arrgh about a date then it will disappear into the ether like the 220 forum tri club that everyone was keen on last year.Great idea Scott.
The reasons:
1. Its in Leicester which is probably the most central place for most people on this forum.
2. Its a sprint, so that caters for everybody.
3. I know its not till next year but then those that already have plans for this year are not disappointed.
4. The bike course is on the race circuit, so theres no traffic.
5. Its a reasonable sized event with a maximum entry of 300.
And from what I'm reading about this years race, its held on the bank holiday monday. Dont know how this helps!?!?!?!?!
Any thoughts.................
http://forum.220magazine.com/tm.asp?m=16826&mpage=2䓦
I think that if we all made much more use of the 'Events' section of this forum life would be easier. For instance, maybe I should post a 'Who's doing Winchester Sprint on Sunday?' over there.
that would be fab though!!
bopomofo -we should def get some of those t shirts printed! x
Could we start a thread or poll for those seriously interested with preferred locations or ability to travel etc so we could put some ideas together?
Dorney would be a decent location but then i would say that as i live on the doorstep!!!!![:D]
I've had a quick look.. what about this sprint Tri on 4th October.
http://85.13.222.130/~galeforc/event5.htm
It's in Bedford, from what I understand, that's up north somewhere[:D]
it's only £34 and it looks quite a smaller local event...
being in October hopefully it will be after most of most of our season have concluded.
it's a pool swim so shouldn't put any newbies/rookies off.
Any thoughts??
Also got relatives in northampton -although they smoke about 40 fags a day - the house has a smokey mist in it - so not sure its the best pre-race preparation [:D]