As summer draws to a close Aycliffe Tri Club are still racing strong and travelling the country to compete in the sport they are all so passionate about.
Bamburgh Castle was the stunning venue for Castles Sprint Triathlon held on 27th July. The 750m sea swim 20km bike and 5km run was undertaken by four members of the club. Michael Scott was first home in 1hr 20mins followed by Martin Sedgwick in 1hr 27mins. Lee Hoar came next in 1hr 57 with Mick Casey close behind in 2hr 5mins.
August 4th was a busy day with members taking part in three different events. Three travelled to Carlisle for a 500m swim 20km bike 5km run Sprint Triathlon. Excellent results were achieved with Andrew Sedgwick coming 2nd in his category with a time of 1hr 4mins followed closely by Michelle Scott who was 1st in her category with a fantastic time of 1hr 9mins. Vicky Howse was next home in 1hr 25mins, placed 12th in her group.
Hebburn Sprint Triathlon was the next race with a 400m swim 20km bike and 5km run. Wendy Bake was first home in 1hr 18mins followed by Melanie Rowland in 1hr 19mins. In her Triathlon debut Diane Savage finished in 1hr 34mins.
Aycliffe Tri Club gained two new Iron Men as Mark and Phil Harrop travelled to Bolton to compete in Iron Man UK. This prestigious event involves a 2.4 mile swim 112 mile bike and a 26.2 mile run.
The twins showed their supreme fitness and stamina by completing the course in an amazing 13hrs and 38mins not only was this a massive physical and mental effort but they also used the challenge to raise funds and awareness for Juvenile Battens disease.
The club wish to congratulate Mark and Phil on becoming Iron Men and well done everyone racing for Aycliffe Tri Club.
If you are interested in Triathlon and would like further details about Aycliffe Tri Club please visit website www.aycliffetriclub.onsport.com or by email aycliffetriclub@gmail.com Call Club Coach Andrew Sedgwick on 07887817960
left to right: Lee Hoar, Martin Sedgwick, Michael Scott and Mick Casey
