Web site News
Please feel free to e-mail me with any race reports, results, pictures etc. of any events you have taken part in, I will gladly post them. If there is anything you want to see on the web site e-mail amanda_mcleod@btinternet.com

Grand Prix 2012
The sprint results have now been added to the Grand Prix points - click here for the latest. added 15-05-12

Cleveland Sprint - 13th May 2012
Excellent turn out of club members at the first Cleveland triathlon of the year. Well done to Kath Blakey for organizing everything and for all the marshals who give up their time to help. Considering the weather we have had recently I think we got off lightly with no rain and only a few stretches of wind. Here are the full results.
Paul Brown came 3rd overal in 55:44, Mark Young was 5th overall in 57:40, Darren Bell was 3rd male vet in 01:01:52, Angela Ackerley was 1st female vet and 2nd female overall in 01:08:46, Amanda Mcleod was 2nd open female and 3rd female overall in 01:09:49, Sandra Jemson was 1st female super vet in 01:18:10, Sandra Main was 3rd female super vet in 1:26:07, Arthur Puckrin was 3rd super vintage in 01:33:03. Many more members took part, well done to you all. The grand prix will be updated in due course. added 13-05-12

Elation in Eilat - Cleveland Triathlon 2012 European Champions
We had four club members make the long journey to Israel for this years European Championships and i'm please to report we had some great success. Charlotte Ellis added another gold to her collection of medals and i've heard it was quite a close finish and exciting stuff, Andrew Ackerley finished in a brilliant 8th in a time of 01:11:54, Angela Ackerley will have the bragging rights over the tea table by earning a bronze medal in a time of 01:24:55 and Kath Blakey also earned herself a bronze finishing in 01:20:36. Well done to you all.

London Marathon
Well done also to Diane Jobson for yet again another tremendous London Marathon performance finishing in 03:28:46. If anyone else tool part let me know. added 22-04-12

Underwater Video Swim Clinic - Hartlepool - 26th May 2012
"This 4 hour video footage swimming clinic at The English Martyrs School Pool gives the chance to run through a 2
hour Deep Blue Swimming Technique session delivered by one of our coaches while another coach (both with
International medals behind them) takes each swimmer one-by-one to video both underwater using our unique
camera system and over the water. The end result will be an edited version of the footage that includes feedback as well as full written feedback by our ASA Level 4 coach who has international final and medal winning experience."
If you fancy getting your stroke analyzed click here for an application form and here for flyer. Here is the link to the web site www.deepblueswimming.co.uk added 11-04-12

Amazing Members
Chris Colbourn has kindly shared his story with us about "Achieving Healthy Weight and Fitness", read all about how Chris went from 23 stone with multiple health problems to how he is now at his goal weight and a lot better off health wise.
Click here for Chris' story.
The amazing members section is there for all our members to share stories of how they came to arrive at Cleveland Triathlon Club so please e-mail if you have a tale to tell amanda_mcleod@btinternet.com. added 05-04-12

The Moor Tour
The Moor Tour is a new Cyclo Sportive event taking place in the North Yorkshire Moors on the 27th May 2012 organised by MJS Outdoors. With a choice of two challenging routes of either 100 miles or 100km (60 miles), starting and finishing just outside Stokesley on the North edge of the moors. A gruelling test of rider stamina through beautiful countryside and rugged moorland, the routes take in a number of the most challenging climbs in the moors and will reward you with some great downhill sections. The routes should challenge even the fittest riders and the hot meal at the finish will no doubt be welcomed be everyone. The Moor Tour will be run under British Cycling Sportive rules. Entry to the event costs £25 with a contribution from the entry fee going to Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team and is available through www.TriHard.co.uk. You can also enter by completing a paper entry form and posting the completed form along with the entry fee to the address found on our website. We will provide third party insurance, medical cover, a mobile mechanic, and sweeper vehicle on the event, with a hot meal at the finish and refreshment stops on route. There is also an option to purchase a limited edition technical t-shirt designed specifically for the event. added 04-04-12

Charity Training Duathlon - Prissick Base
Steven King is hosting a charity duathlon at Prissick Base on the 21st July at 1pm, same format as our training duathlon's. Starts at 1pm, costs £10, proceeds towards Teesside Hospice. Enter via by Tri Hard who are also doing the timing. added 31-03-12

Olympic Torch
Kay Stokes has been selected to carry the Olympic torch on the 17th June in Newton Aycliffe, Kay is totally dedicated to triathlon and works very hard with members old and new in the three sports she loves and is totally deserving of this honor. Kay would like to dedicate the lap to Stewart Swinson another of our well loved dedicated coaches who sadly died this week and also originally nominated her for the torch carrying. It might be nice if some club members could go along and support this event. I will post more information nearer the time. added 22-03-12

Sunday Morning Bike Rides
Now the weather is improving we are hoping to reprise the Sunday morning bike rides. Meet at the Fox Covert on Sunday's at 10am. All speeds and abilities are welcome. A coffee stop is usually included! updated 12-03-12

Training Triathlon - Sunday 2nd June 2012
I am planning to run a training triathlon for members and friends on Saturday June 2nd at 1 pm. This will be held at Ellerton Lake near Scorton. It will be approximately 400m swim, 20k bike and a two mile run. It will be  perfect for and novices to try out an open water tri and also a good training event for our faster members. It will cost £4 each to use the lake. Family and friends are welcome to support, it's a brilliant venue on a good day. Can you let me know if you are interested in taking part. Also if you would be able to marshal for a short while. More details and route maps will be available on the web site nearer the time. Sandra - Secretary Cleveland Tri Club. updated 19-02-12

Joining Cleveland Triathlon Club
Please remember that Cleveland Triathlon Club caters for all abilities, people are often put of joining because they don't feel they are fit enough or strong enough in a certain area - WE CATER FOR EVERYONE! Cleveland Triathlon club is also AWAD registered. For more information about joining click on FAQ Joining. added 30-01-12

IMPORTANT: Club Membership
Now the membership is up and running can you all make sure you have renewed your membership for 2012, to continue to receive subsidized swimming sessions. Please also make sure that you have the correct e-mail address and phone number in case we need to contact you about pool closures etc. The links for both adult and junior membership can be found on the left hand side of this page.
It is a condition of membership within Cleveland Triathlon Club that ALL members marshal one of our events. Year after year it is the same people turning up to help, many of whom are not even club members. We would appreciate that once you have made your selection for the event you are willing to marshal you honor that commitment. Please be considerate to the event organisers who already have a hard enough job to do with out being let down at the last minute.
The cost of membership and entry fee's for events are kept low because of voluntary helpers, if we have to start paying for marshals the membership and event entry fees will increase. added 19-02-11