Top of the Range Bike - Quick Sale

Top-of-the range bike available now for sale at Trilogy Shop (see link below).

Willie is parting company with his beloved Planet-X Stealth Full Carbon, complete with dura-ace componenents and carbon wheels. Size Medium, well serviced, only used for racing. Approx 400km on the clock.


Genuine Reason for Sale - Owner retiring from the sport (as you may have heard, Willie has regrettably decided to give up triathlon - as he said himself said 'Theres more to life than just prancing around town in lycra swimsuits with padding').

You'd be looking at €4,000+ for this bike if you bought new - Willie is looking for just €1,200 or nearest offer. He'll also throw in his trusty Trek (in need of a wash but otherwise good) for a quick sale.

See more pictures and full spec here.


Or just text Willie.

Salmon Run Triathlon

Hi All,
PowerAde Salmon Run Triathlon will open on 1st April 2008. To take place in Ballina, Co Mayo on Saturday 12th July. This is Trilogy’s first weekend away of 2008. The race is at the mercy of nature’s tides so this year’s race will start at 2p.m in the afternoon. This will undoubtedly help cater to those athletes who will travel from further a field as registration for the event will be on the Saturday morning prior to the start of the race(Even the tides wait for Trilogy). Interested in registering send a text to myself as soon a possible. See link below.
http://www.liquidmotion.ie/news/archive/

Kilkee (Hell of the West)

Hi All,
Kilkee opened yesterday at 6pm and the next 200 places went in under 15 minutes but thanks to Alan Phelan, Karl McCann & Willie Fitzpatrick being online we got everyone registered so a special thanks to them. The following have been registered and the registeration fee is €55.00 and payable to Taco.
1.Simon Tsang, 2.Sinead Wearen 3.William Fitzpatrick 4.Pavel Debakowski
5.David Murphy 6.Mark O Sullivan 7.Karl McCann 8.Emer Mathews
9.Alison Wellwood 10.Trish Nicholls. 11. Maeve Bracken. 12.Peter Travers.
13.Niall Kavanagh. 14.Finn Ryan. 15.Sharon White. 16.Brian Bonham,
17.Mark McManus. 18.Alan Phelan. 19.Stephen O Toole.
http://www.limericktriathlon.com/kilkee
MF

Website Upgrade

The Website has had its annual spring-clean. Lots of little changes including:

- 30 Brand new pages previewing all races in 2008
- New Menu Bar - now with direct access to the Member Benefits Page
- Easier to find joining information (look for 'Join' in the menu bar!)
- Items like application forms also easier to find (in Join and Contact pages)
- Revised Committee details
- More information about the AGM (also in the Join area)
- Archive work to tidy up 2007 reports

Application form for World Duathlon Champs Italy

Information about the application process and a downloadable application form is at this link - Please print off, fill out and get back to me before Sunday with a copy of your passport and €20.00.

World Duathlon Champs, Rimini, Italy

All, an opportunity has arisen for you to race at the World Duathlon Age Group Champs 2008, racing for Ireland (very similar to the Tri Champs in Lisbon). To compete you need to:
- Have Irish Natrionality proof (i.e. Passport)
- Be a member of Triathlon Ireland
- Race a couple of competitive Duathlons this season (theres one on this Sunday in Naas, for example)
- Be available to travel (at your expense) to Italy (race day 27 September)
- Be able to complete standard distance duathlon (10km run, 40km bike, 5km run)

Finally, you will need to complete an application form before this Sunday (30 March), and give it back to me with a copy of your passport and a cheque for €20.00 (application deposit).

More information about the event here - http://www.duathlon.it

Please Note: There is expenses associated with this trip - flights, accomodation, race fee and bike transport.

Already 3 people have an interest in going - if we end up with a team of 6, the club will be able to assist with the cost of the trip (sharing accomodation, assisting with flights, bike transport etc).

Let me know ASAP by text and I will get you a form to fill out.

Lisbon Updates

Lisbon is just six weeks away now. Check out the Lisbon Page now for loads of updates, including a trip sponsor - thank you Dockweiler - details of the course, good news about confirmed selections and a note abput payments due. Lisbon 2008 - Six Weeks Left.

Glanbia Sports Nutrition

Hi All,
Glanbia (Avonmore) have recently entered the Sports Nutrition market and we have been in contact with them to offer us some samples and products. Now if you register you will get some free samples so worth a try. More to follow on this in the coming days.

http://www.provonrevive.ie

Good News! Racing for Ireland Confirmation

I have just had word from Triathlon Ireland that the following Trilogy Triathletes will be selected to race for Ireland in Lisbon:

Sinead Wearen, Brian Bonham, Trish Nicholls, Stephen O'Toole, Willie Fitzpatrick, Finn Ryan, Mick Farrell, Sharon White, Karl McCann and Deirdre Ryan.

Please note that both racers and supporters need to pay the final instalment for the trip of €200.00 as soon as possible. Also, anyone racing will need to pay a race fee directly to Triathlon Ireland closer to the race. Triathlon Ireland are waiting on the European Triathlon Union (Organiser of the race) to confirm this fee to them.

You should budget around €100 for this, and TI will e-mail you direct for payment.

Six weeks time we're on that flight - Viva Trilogy!

Galway Triathlon (Carna)

Hi.
The following have been entered in Galway Triathlon (Carna) on the 19 July 2008. Entry fee is €55.00, payable to Taco or Noel Territt.
Eimear Mathews, Steve Irwin, Stephen O Toole, Kevin Bracken, David Murphy, Dermot O Leary. Trish Nicholls.
See site for more details.
http://www.galwaytriathlonclub.com/

The Latest on the Gear

I realise everyone is waiting on new gear, but you wouldn't believe the heartache it is causing me! The latest is that a package arrived during the week. In it were poorly finished tri-suits which have to be returned. Not in it were all the Winter Jackets.

So, I spoke with the company this morning and they are re-sending new tri-suits as soon as they are made. They are also looking into the Jackets which they think is still in the post and should be with us any day.

The upshot is I hope to have everything for everyone in time for our first test tri April 5.

In a few days time anyone who has paid money for gear will get a text asking what you are waiting for. I would appreciate if you could answer this clearly for me. When everyone who has paid is looked after I will then start on the orders placed at the AGM. Finally, I will then update everyone on what is available for sale from then on.

Hope this makes some sense!

HELL OF THE WEST

Our final list that we hope to get entered for Kilkee Triathlon.
1.Simon Tsang, 2.Sinead Wearen 3.William Fitzpatrick 4.Pavel Debakowski
5.David Murphy 6.Mark O Sullivan 7.Karl McCann 8.Emer Mathews
9.Alison Wellwood 10.Trish Nicholls. 11. Maeve Bracken. 12.Peter Travers.
13.Niall Kavanagh. 14.Finn Ryan. 15.Sharon White. 16.Brian Bonham. 17.Mark McManus
18. Stephen O Toole
You still have till 5Pm this evening.

Monday Night Training

Hi all ,Due to the bank holiday & gym being closed our run starts at 8PM sharp at Dunkeen Oil. Now we have only 12 days to out first Test Tri so lets start tonight. All groups catered for. …………………….."There are clubs you can't belong to, neighbourhoods you can't live in, schools you can't get into, but the roads are always open."
MF

Galway (Carna) Triathlon

Galway (Carna) Triathlon has opened & anyone interest in doing it please text me ASAP so by 5PM Monday. On the 19th July & its an Olympic Distance. I have been told that this is a tough one. Tonight at this time we have 240 places left so hopefully we will be able to get those interested in doing it registered. See site for more Info.

http://www.galwaytriathlonclub.com/

Kilkee Hell of the West

Hi, Sorry re the problem with the texting service. We are trying to get it sorted out with the company we use. We hope to have it fixed soon. So if doing kilkee please send me a text.
The following at 10pm today Saturday have expressed an interest and we will be hoping to get them registered
1.Simon Tsang, 11. Maeve Bracken.
2.Sinead Wearen, 12. Peter Travers.
3.William Fitzpatrick, 13 Niall Kavanagh
4.Pavel Debakowski,
5.David Murphy,
6.Mark O Sullivan,
7.Karl McCann.
8.Emer Mathews
9.Alison Wellwood
10.Trish Nicholls


Thanks:MF

KILKEE HELL OF THE WEST

Kilkee “Hell of the West” second day for registration opens on the 30th of March at 8.00AM. This is a Olympic distance and takes place on the 28/6/2008. A text will be sent out this weekend to anyone that will be interested in racing. There will be no late entries catered for as this will open and close in a matter of minutes. The first 200 places went in less then 15 minutes, so when you get the text please reply before next Tuesday the 25th at 5 .00PM. See site for more details.

http://www.limericktriathlon.com/kilkee

Thanks:MF

Saturday Cycle

Hi, our cycle this weekend is on Saturday from the Heritage gym leaving at 9 am sharp. All group’s catered for. Weather (cold tomorrow with sunny spells and scattered wintry showers) so wrap up well..
MF

Benefits of Membership

Hi All,
We have some new benefits for all Trilogy members. Any questions on any of the following please contact me.

http://www.trilogy.ie/MemberBenefits.html

Back to the Heath

Willie is planning a transition / brick session on the Heath on this Sunday morning at 11:30. It will be just like the Heath training during the summer – so short cycles, short runs and repeats. There will also be a little bit of transition training – i.e. how to mount your bike in one piece at pace. Great session for beginners and for anyone bored of a bank holiday weekend. This session may be repeated on Easter Sunday if there is interest this weekend.

Trilogy On the Late Late Show?

Well, maybe. Just keep an eye out for Willie in the audience tonight. And yes, he’s wearing Trilogy’s Winter cycle jacket.

Finally - The New Gear is on its way

Good news! After a long delay and some heated exchanges, I finally have confirmation that the second order of gear is on its way to us. I have just checked a tracking order and it looks like they could be in the UK over the weekend. With the short week next week, and allowing for customs clearing, I am hoping to be able to give this stuff out over Easter.

Aplogies for the delay - if the company we get it from was as good at customer relations as they are at making gear, we'd have had this stuff 8 weeks ago. But I suppose its better this way than quickly delivered low quality gear!

Website down for maintenance ...

www.trilogy.ie will be out of action this evening 10pm to midnight for some essential maintenance work.

Needing Help! Position of Travel / Accomodation Co-ordinator

The new committee are filling the roles out at the moment, but there was one role for which we have (as yet) not received any nominations. So if you want to help out, and haven't put your name down for anything else, please consider this one and get in touch.

This role is very important - getting all of us to and from races, and organising accomodation for weekend trips (this year its Ballina Salmon Run and Groomsport, Co. Down).

Job Description:

Arrange Pooled Transport (and where required) for Trilogy Competitive Races. Arrange Group Accommodation where required (Weekend away).
• Liaise with Race Secretary re: numbers travelling
• Contact Members with regard to accommodation arrangements
• Facilitate Meeting Points and Car-Pooling
• Pay for any accommodation or other expenses and recoup from members
• Requires apx 30 mins work per event to include website notice and text message. Events with Accommodation will require more work (email, booking, etc).

TriAthy II Launch

TriAthy 2008 launches tomorrow, 12 March in Athy. This race looks set to be the largest in Ireland this year, and Trilogy are co-organisers. I know a mid-week launch is not easy with work, etc, but I would like to see as many people from Trilogy there as possible. There will be a photoshoot from 4pm to about 5pm - please come along in Trilogy clothing, followed later that evening by a presentation to sponsors, local businesses, residents and triathletes.

I would be grateful if you could make it to either part of the launch - Belpark are expecting 5-6 members from Dublin, I am keen to at least match this.

Dunmore East - The Registered TriAthletes

Dunmore East Sprint Opened last Monday, and the following (23) people have now been registered.

Alan Phelan, Alison Wellwood, Dave Slattery, Dermot O'Leary, Eimear Mathews, Emer McCarthy, Finn Ryan, Karen O'Grady, Karl McCann, Kevin Conroy, Louise Mooney, Maeve Bracken, Mark O'Sullivan, Mick Farrell, Miriam Geaney, Niall Kavanagh, Nick Grainge, Noel Territt, Pawel Debakowski, Peter Travers, Sinead Wearen, Taco Camphuijsen, Willie Fitzpatrick.

Another Duathlon, Another Win!

News hitting the Trilogy Desk this morning suggests that new members Eimear Mathews from Portarlington stormed home in Punchestown this weekend to claim the vet 1st prize at Wheelworx Duathlon - the same prize won last month by Trish Nicholls.

More results and photos to follow - for now - Well Done Eimear!!

Dunmore East Opening

Dunmore East, Hook or by Crook triathlon is a firm favourite with Trilogy over the last few years. The sprint distance race takes place near Tramore and is considered novice-friendly as it takes place in a very calm bay - a perfect first sea-swim. And all within driving distance (apx 90mins away).
If you want to take part in this event, then please text Karl before 6pm Sunday.

Saturday Cycle

The Cycle on Saturday is moving to 10:30 this week to allow you to reflect for an extra 90 minutes in bed just how good a night Friday was (the Square Meal). Ask you to get up at 8am the day after? We just couldn't do it!

Changes to Training

The ESD session has been cancelled. This is due to low attendance. A refund will apply to members who paid for the classes to the end of April. This refund will initially be paid to your Trilogy Account (used for race fees or Trilogy Gear). If you prefer you will also be able to get cash back.

I will be in touch over the coming days by text to each person - the value of the refund will vary by person and the package they were on.

Finally, Bobby will be a way for a few weeks but will be sending us programmes to work on in the pool. The Wednesday Swim session will therefore continue as planned.

Meal Now Full

56 People are down for the meal, so we are now closing the reservation. If you can’t make it to the meal but want to join us afterwards, post-dinner drinks will be in the Outback (Delaneys), where we have a section booked off. We should be there from 10:30 or so.

The Cycle on Saturday will take place either at 10:30 on Saturday, or 9:30 on Sunday – the decision will be made by a show of hands – at Spinning tonight (we did briefly consider doing it in the Outback, but decided against!).

Pay for your racing now - at Trilogy Shop

There is now a link in the shop for paying any amount to us for your races. We ask that anyone considering racing 5 races to lodge at least €200, and adjust this if you already know the cost of races - for example, Groomsport alone is €85.

We need this money quite quickly - all races are now opening and the demands on the Trilogy Credit Card are very heavy.

Thank you!

The Forgotten Relay Racers

With all this talk of race entry, it is easy to forget that triathlon can also be a team sport. If anyone is not already registered for North Tipp or Limerick would like to form a team, please contact Karl ASAP. North Tipp allow teams of 2 or 3, teams for Limerick must be 3 people. Relay events give you a great sense of what triathlon is all about.

Race Entries Confirmation

Just confirming the people entered in Groomsport and Joey Hannon over the weekend:



Groomsport Half Ironman, September 13 (18 Entered) - €85.00

Sinead Wearen, Taco Camphuijsen, Willie Fitzpatrick, Stephen O'Toole, Steve Irwin, Patrick Marshall, David Murphy, Simon Tsang, Karl McCann, Liam Bell, Dermot O'Leary, Mark O'Sullivan, Finn Ryan, Alison Wellwood, Trish Nicholls, Niall Kavanagh (Ken Barry & Margot Buchhorn also going).

Trilogy race entry finished for this race. Some places left - register yourself from here.

Joey Hannon Try-athlon, 4 May (15 Entered, plus 3 in Olympic race) - €27/€38 Olympic

David Slattery, Karen O'Grady, Louise Mooney, Roy Atkinson, Emer Mathews, Miriam Geaney, Eugene Dowdall, William Fitzpatrick, Martin Keane, Padraig Crossan, Sinead Wearen, Mick Farrell, Deirdre Ryan, Peter Travers, Kevin Conroy, Noel Territt (Oly), Steve Irwin (Oly), Simon Tsang (Oly), Kevin Bracken (Oly) and finally Meave Bracken (Oly)

Trilogy race entry finished for this race. Some places left - register yourself from here.


North Tipp Sprint, 26 April, NOW CLOSED, €35

Willie Fitzpatrick, Trish Nicholls, Finn Ryan, Brian Bonham, Karl McCann, Stephen O'Toole (Kevin Bracken, Dermot O'Leary and Roy Atkinson also entered).

Race Notice: Limerick Novice Try-athlon

Limerick Novice Try-athlon - one of Trilogy's races in 2008 - opens tomorrow morning. Trilogy can enter you in the race, but need your confirmation ASAP to plan ahead. Please reply to Micks text to register your interest (and sorry for the technical fault if you have replied twice).

The race is a perfect start to triathlon - Pool swim, just 500m, 20km cyle and 5km run. All an easy 90 minute drive away. We hope to have a big team down there on the day, and an even bigger support base. We can also take entries for Olympic but these are not priority (so you will be entered only after novice entries are complete).

Theres loads more information at http://www.limericktriathlon.com/.



Go to it!