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Deva Triathlon Marshals
Deva marshal instructions are in your inbox today, please check.
Includes details of your role, important phone numbers, and locations for free parking for those marshalling in Chester.
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Look out for the special report from the Chester Tri Club 6 day Raid of the Pyrenees written by Derek Underwood - in your inbox shortly...
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Triathlon X race report
A few club members attempted the infamous Triathlon X (https://triathlonx.co.uk/index.php/full-x) on Saturday 4th June. Billed as the toughest iron-distance race in the World according to Tri220 magazine.
A relatively straight forward swim in Windermere leads onto the original Fred Whitton bike route, climbs include, The Struggle, Park brow, Honister, Newlands, Whinlatter, Cold fell, Hardknot, Wrynose and Hawkshead Hill.
Completion of that leads on to the trail marathon following the Cumbrian way from Ambleside through the Langdale Valley to Mickleden, here it ramps up vertically up through Rossett Ghyll to Esk Hause along Great End and Broad Crag before summitting at Scafell pike, only to return all the way back down to Ambleside.
Four keen Chester Tri racers, Chris Smith, Dave Brown, Jay Haddley and Shaun Jackson, stood on the start line at 04.30 (yes, really 04.30) waiting for the klaxon to go.
Shaun and Jay came out the water towards the top of the field followed by Chris. Dave, hampered by cramp due to the cold water made it out in one piece a few minutes later.
The sun was beginning to come out and warm the cold limbs just in time for the first climb, The Struggle. The bike course was a somewhat lonely affair with only 100ish riders taking on the 112 mile single loop ride counting down the climbs and the miles.
Dave progressed up the field after his swim and came into transition towards the top of the race. Chris plugged away at the ride and kept it steady saving some for the run. Jay had the unfortunate luck of suffering six punctures in the race, setting him back over 2 hours dropping him from 3rd place down towards the back of the field.
Shaun meanwhile, had decided the bike was enough and decided not to lace up his trainers for the run.
Onto the run, the sun was cracking the flags and beating down on the weary triathletes, caps and suncream were a necessity, many racers making use of the stream coming down from Rossett Ghyll to top up water bottles to keep them going.
Once hitting the summit it turned into a mental battle to keep pushing home against the setting sun.
Dave Brown finished in 6th place with a time of 15hr42, Jay Haddley ran strong to overtake 30 people came 19th in a time of 17hr02 and Chris Smith in 27th, time of 17hr36.
Results can be found here RESULTS 2022
Fantastic set of photos here and here
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Celebrating 100 years
of the Dee Mile
1922 - 2022
Saturday 6th August
Entries for the Dee Mile swim are now open!
Enter here.
Dee Mile Full (2km)
Dee Mile Half (1.2km)
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Wednesday Track
18:30 at Ellesmere Port Sports Village
Please come and join us, no matter what ability.
It would be really good to see more clubmates using this fab facility.
The sessions cater for ALL abilities and it's the best way to get faster - that's guaranteed!
It's the most efficient way to train and get results. Doesn't matter if you're slow or fast, you'll learn to pace yourself better. Totally recommended.
Why not pop along for an informal taster session or just come and have a look to see what it is all about.
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Tuesday Night Run Sessions
The Tuesday night run sessions are now able to take larger groups. We start at 18:30 from the entrance to Lime Wood Fields (under the sign). Please continue to book your session in advance, do not turn up to run if you haven't booked.
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Deestriders Off Road Grand Prix Series
The Deestriders Off Road Grand Prix Series starts on the 9th June.
These are a monthly series of 4 multi terrain races, hosted by Deestriders Running Club, that take part along the banks of the river Dee. The course is just over 4 miles, very flat & fast and is a great introduction to off road running.
Download the entry form here, or enter on the night.
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Ride update
Keep an eye out on our Facebook page for informal rides over the bank holiday.
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The Tour of Cheshire West
If you are not already aware, there are currently road works on stage 2 and some about to start that could last upto 20 days.
It has therefore been agreed that we could use stage 3 this month, as not to disadvantage anyone or reduce the time available stage 2 and 3 will run simultaneously from the beginning of May until June 29th.
Results here
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* Swim Cancellations *
Sat 11th June - Because of our Deva Triathlon we won’t have a squad/technique session on Saturday.
Good news! The Sunday squad session is on. City Baths 6-7pm
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Swim Sessions
Christleton:
19.00 – 20.00 Mondays & Fridays, 5 x single width lanes
City Baths:
06.00 - 07.00 Wednesdays, 5 x single width lanes
16.00 - 17.00 Saturdays, combined coached technique and un-coached squad swim
18:00 - 19.00 Sundays (restarting in September)
All sessions are mixed, with lanes arranged by speed.
Book in advance & only attend the swim session you have booked.
Please email swim@chestertri.org.uk if you are having problems booking.
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IMPORTANT: If you can’t attend your swim, please remember to cancel your place so that someone else can go.
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Just starting out? Our Age Group Reps are a friendly introduction to our club and training sessions.
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Thanks to all of the volunteers who support our events. Please sign up to volunteer.
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Running, bike shops & other businesses in the local area which offer us a club discount
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Looking for your next event? This might be a good place to start your search.
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