Switzerland Cycle sportif 2013 – AlpenBrevet

A cycling sportif that is just a bit different than your Peak District route.

This is one of this Jaw dropping cycle runs that takes in loads of Swiss Alps scenary and the odd hairpin and mountain climb on route.

A choice of 3 routes – 132km, 172km or the monster 276km.  The date 31st August 2013.  Very good value.

MVH members Brian and Stacey Welsh invite you to join them on the 276km ride, which they plan to start from 0600hrs.

The cycle route choices are worth reviewing – probably quite a close review is needed and a triple chainring may be a helpful consideration.

For the English version of the information on the event follow the link.  Other pages need to viewed via google translate!

Brian has offerred to fix up accommodation. And can be contacted on justsweat@hotmail.com

Map with 3 routes
3 routes to choose from Platinum, Gold and Silver

Buying a new OPEN-WATER Swim Wetsuit for 2013? What about an ex-rental wetsuit?

www.mytriathlon.co.uk are advertising Ex Rental 2xu and Blue Seventy wetsuits for sale.

If you are thinking about purchasing a wetsuit or replacing your existing wetsuit.  This website is worth reviewing.

Just received the following email… so stock should still be available.  But undoubtedly loads of others will be receiving this email – so if thinking about it – act quick.

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Ex Rental 2XU and Blue Seventy Wetsuits on sale.

Full Range of 2XU, Zone 3, Orca and Blue Seventy wetsuits available for Purchase OR HIRE in 2013 [try before you buy]

Ex Rental Wetsuits

Each year we generate about a hundred ex rental wetsuit – most in first class condition having only had one rental. We have available:-

  • 2XU Team T2 hiredonly once – in perfect condition – most sizes still available – special offer for £149 at the moment
  • 2XU Team T2 hired two and three times – only selected sizes
  • 2XU Race R2 / Velocity V2 – most of these have already sold but there are about 12 left
  • Blue Seventy – very few mens sizes left, Womens in selected sizes

Hope 2013 is dryer and warmer than 2012!
My Triathlon – Buy the full range of 2XU, Zone 3, Orca and Blue Seventy wetsuits

www.mytriathlon.co.uk

Mywetsuithire – Hire the Full 2XU, Zone 3, Orca and Blue Seventy ranges

www.mywetsuithire.co.uk

 

A MVH Xmas Bash to remember

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Saturday night 15th December was the night when MVH Triathletes looked back at the years achievements, revelled in the good times and shared hopes for the 2013 season.

The place to be was “The Worthington Room” at The National Brewery Museum and we were well spoilt – excellent meal, a bar in shouting distance and great music.

The evening was opened by MVH Chairman Jonathan Hydon who surprised us all with his memory for all stuff MVH Tri Club in 2012.  Looking forward a great picture was painted for what looks to be a bumper MVH Triathlon year in 2013.

Jonathan then introduced Mick Skivvington, who was to present the 2012 trophies.  Many in the club know Mick but how well did we really know him?  Introduced as MVH’s Gold, Gold, and Bronze age group medalist at 2011 ETU Cross Triathlon, 2011 British Middle Championships and 2011 ITU World Championships respectively, Mick has competed with a GB tri suit on at least 8 times and in addition was awarded the East Midlands Sports Personality of the Year in 2012.

Mick took the microphone.  The first thing you observe is that Mick is small in stature – so how did he achieve so much on the UK, European and World triathlon stage?

First thing we learned – 25 years of triathlons.  First triathlon at Northampton – a 800m swim, 20km bike and a 5km run was completed in 2 hours 45 minutes with stops to eat sandwiches and enjoy a cup of tea on route.  It was brilliant stuff.  Practice, practice and a drive to constantly improve against his fellow age group athletes resulted in qualifying for GB age group team in 2008.  The pride in being a GB athlete has seen Mick compete across Europe and further afield to Beijing and then in 2012 in Auckland New Zealand.

Mick’s passion for triathlon and the humble way he was encouraging others to achieve the pride of the GB trisuit was clearly infectious.  You could sense all the triathletes in the room thinking – maybe I can, yes I can – bring it on!!

ITU London World Triathlon Championships 2013 – Hyde Park – MVH Triathletes have it in there collective sights…

The prize winning was a joy as the trophy winners walked up to a crescendo of accolades from their triathlon peers.   Pride shining all over the place.  Shake the hand of a world champion, raise the trophy, smile at the camera, chest out, walk back, great stuff…

The trophy’s awarded for the 2012 season are listed below:  Raise your glass to the MVH Winners and runners up for 2012!

Award

Champion

Runner Up

Club Championships (Male)

Mick Skivington

Jonny Fitton

Club Championships (Female)

Anna Jaques

Rachel Craft

Novice Championship (Male)

Ed Johnson

Alistair Gower

Novice Championship (Female)

Jan Driscoll

Donna Reid

Vets Championship (Male)

Colin McLean

Andy Crockford

Vets Championship (Female)

Sandra Holden

Mika Butler

Juniors Championship

Hannah Brayer

Rebecca Brayer

Aquathon Champion

Ed Johnson

Aquathon Handicap Champion

Anna Jaques

Sprint Distance Championship (Male)

Nigel Elson

Colin Day

Olympic Distance Championship (Male)

Nigel Elson

Ed Johnson

Middle Distance Championship (Male)

Jonny Fitton

Adrian Williamson

lronman Distance Championship (Male)

Nigel Elson

Paul Allsop

Sprint Distance Championship (Female)

Rachel Craft

Samantha Draper

Olympic Distance Championship (Female)

No entries

Middle Distance Championship (Female)

Rachel Craft

Mika Butler

lronman Distance Championship (Female)

Stacey Welsh

There was one trophy left on the table:  The Triathletes Triathlete.  Voted for on the night by the triathletes present, the trophy patiently awaited the completion of the Christmas meal.  Almost forgotten – but not quite, Warren Simms took to the floor and praising the many, the Warren affect succeeded in ensuring all felt a glow of appreciation for their efforts either competing or for making MVH a Tri club the success it was in 2012.

But who was to take the trophy home?

In 2012 – the Triathletes Triathlete was awarded to Colin McLean and he was chuffed – well chuffed.

The evening was closed following some expressive dance moves best forgotten until next year.

A superb evening!!