John Metcalfe Wham Reservoir Race

5k race from the Albion pub, Whitworth road, cracking race this evening, starting off on road, 2 decent climbs, then onto trail and 2 laps of the reservoir, back onto the trail and back down the hill. A little bit of everything and a great evening run, one to do.

Results will be on http://www.ukresults.net/2011/metcalfe.html  and a big thanks to Andy O'Sullivan for another good race.

Where's Wardle

Rochdale Triathlon Club is proud to announce a new sprint triathlon, for more information please see http://web.me.com/ghahn52183/Wheres_Wardle/Front_page.html

Heywood Childrens Aquathon

Rochdale Triathlon Club will be running Heywood Children's Aquathon on the 23/7/2011, for more information please see http://web.me.com/ghahn52183/Heywood_Childrens_Aquathons/Front_Page.html

Pendle Witches Vintage Velo

Good ride this Sunday and thanks to the organisers of the event, a great day, the route was good, nice climbs and as usual the pace a little silly.

http://www.pendlewitchesvintagevelo.co.uk/ and for some good pictures http://www.cyclesportphotos.com/section483233_416078.html

Alan Brocklehurst Brownhouse Wham Reservoir race

Rochdale Triathlon Clubs very own Alan Brocklehurst now has his own race, Alan Brocklehurst Brownhouse Wham Reservoir race. 7pm Wednesday , 15 th June from the Albion Inn, Whitworth Rd, Rochdale, sign up now on UK Results http://www.ukresults.net/11jun.html#brocklehurst

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Cowm Clash Duathlon

Its now official, the Cowm Clash is now a Duathlon and the first run route will be announced soon,

keep an eye on www.rochdaletriclub.com

Run Sessions

New, Run sessions on Tuesday evening at Tandle Hills, see the training page at www.rochdaletriclub.com for more information.

Sunday Morning Ride

Good ride this morning, to try the route see http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/27355804 

Tri Tips

New section added to the site, Tri Tips, showing GE triathlon tips from Helen Jenkins www.rochdaletriclub.com

Joe Salts New Years Day Memorial Day Results

3 Members/Affiliates of the club entered the race on New Years day, results available below

Results

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Cowm Clash 2011 Launched, 19/06/2011

Rochdale Triathlon Club would like to announce the launch of the Cowm Clash Triathlon 2011 Event Information

1.4km swim OW, 42km bike, 9.6km run. The race will be held at Cowm Reservoir which is situated just above the town of Whitworth which is near Rochdale. Whitworth Water-ski Centre is based at Cowm Reservoir, which is accessible from the A671, turning into Tong Lane, then up Tong End and onto Back Cowm Lane, (OL12 8BE) where you will find the reservoir. The reservoir is approximately 800 feet above sea level so it will not be the warmest water in the world so WETSUITS ARE MANDATORY. There is a cafe and there will be access to small changing rooms with three toilets which are situated inside the Whitworth ski centre, but there will be portable loo's outside, The race will start at 8am with 10 waves the fasted swim times will be off first. All the courses will be well signed and marshalled Entry Limit: 125 competitors Race entry is £40.00. On production of a valid BTF card there will be a refund of £3.00 Distances: SWIM – The race will start at 8am with a swim distance of approx 1.4 km. This will take place in a deep water start, with waves of twenty and the fastest swim times will start first. BIKE – The bike course is 42km, it can be described as a sporting course, hilly or undulating course with five major climbs in total. RUN – The run course is 9.2km, with two laps round the Cowm Reservoir and up onto the tops, both laps will use the surrounding paths, grassy trails and tarmac surfaces, which can be seen from the reservoir it self. Rules This event will be held under the rules of the British Triathlon. Your bicycle must be in a mechanically safe condition. An approved cycle helmet must be worn on the cycle section. NO HELMET NO RACE. We will have two referee's and a motor cyclist referee (for draft busting) will be present throughout the race. Full rules can be found at www.britishtriathlon.org , or by writing to British Triathlon, P.O. Box 25, Loughborough, Leicestershire. LE11 3WX. There will be prizes for the top placings in the categories of male & female, vet male & vet female and super vet male & female and 1 st relay team. Race instructions and results Can be found at- http://web.me.com/ghahn52183/Cowm_Clash/Home_Page.html Racers without internet access can have a copy posted by prior arrangement with the organiser. Withdrawal Policy – Rochdale Tri Club acknowledge racers will on occasion need to withdraw an entry through injury or other reason. Rochdale Tri will accept written notification of a withdrawal, received by the organiser prior to the closing date. A refund will be made less a £5 administration fee. After the closing date no refund or substitution will be accepted.