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April 18, 2010 10:00 AM - 23 attended

OTTC Spring Team Triathlons - Rumpass at Bumpass (April 17 & 18)

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Join us for the first OTTC team triathlon weekend of the year for both the Rumpass in Bumpass Olympic (April 17) and Sprint (April 18) distance triathlons. We have chosen triathlons that are beginner friendly as our second "official" team event. We encourage all OTTC members - newbies, beginners, intermediate, and advanced - to sign up for this triathlon. The Rumpass in Bumpass is at the same site as the Giant Acorn Sprint Triathlon, our first team event where 10 OTTC members participated last fall. We hope more will participate this spring. The races takes place at Lake Anna Beach Marina and consists of a 750 meter lake swim (calm water), fairly flat 12 mile bike course, and gently rolling 5 K run. The Olympic distance is a 1500 meter swim, the bike is two laps of the sprint bike course (24 miles), and two laps of the sprint run course (10K). These are early season triathlons, so temperatures will be quite agreeable and the water temperature will be cool enough to wear wetsuits (a plus for those of you not comfortable with swimming).

We would like this to be as much a social event as an athletic event. We plan on setting up the team tent and banner for both races. It will be a great opportunity for first timers to get acquainted with triathlon. You will have more experienced team members on hand for guidance and questions. Come on out and support your teammates and have a great time.

Check out the following site for more details:

Sprint: http://www.setupevent...

Olympic: http://www.setupevent...

Sign up soon, as there is limited space. This race fills up before race day. And the sooner you sign-up the cheaper the entry fee. The Virginia Triathlon Series and Setup Events tend to put on well run events. All levels of experience race in their events from the begginner to the elite. They provide great race support and after race meals.

David Tomblin
Since we have members interested in both the Olympic and Sprint distance, I will look into having the tent down there for both event.

David

Posted January 7, 2010 at 4:56 PM
David Tomblin
Look on the meetup calender for April 17 for Olympic distance participants.

Posted February 21, 2010 at 10:37 PM
Darryel
I spoke to the event organizer. We're good to go for a club tent. I will travel down on Friday. I plan to cook a pasta dinner Friday and Saturday night for the group. I'm looking to rent a house in the area and will post the details soon. If you're interest in staying the house please let me know asap.

Posted March 5, 2010 at 9:49 PM
Darryel
Hey OTTCers,

I found a house near the start in Mineral, VA. The rent is 500 for the weekend, Fri - Sun. I will prepare a pasta dinner Fri and Sat night for the group. Please let me know if you are interested and can commit to staying at the house. It's a 3 br 4 ba. Even if you're not planning on staying at the house please let me know if you'd like to stop by for the pasta dinner(s).

Cheers,

Darryel

Posted March 13, 2010 at 8:22 AM
Say
Count me in on the house. I'll be a cheerleader for those doing the Olympic on Sat. and participating in the sprint on Sun.
Anyone interested in carpooling?

Posted March 13, 2010 at 9:57 AM
Matt Tourville
Definately in for Friday night for the house and pasta!!!!

Posted March 14, 2010 at 11:25 AM
Lauren
Count me in on the house as well. Participating in the Olympic!

Posted March 15, 2010 at 12:27 PM
David Tomblin
I am actually doing both races. I am just going to call it a training weekend. I might be in for Friday night, but I will definitely stay Saturday night.

Posted March 15, 2010 at 8:04 PM
Lauren
Some notes about packet pickup for the Olympic:

Where:
At the event site

When:
Friday, April 16 from 3-7PM
Saturday, April 17 from 8-9:30AM

Note:
Participants must collect his/ her own event packets. Photo ID is required. NO ID = NO EVENT. ALL USAT annual members must show a valid USAT membership card or pay the one day membership fee ($10).

Posted April 14, 2010 at 8:07 AM
Meaghan Kent
Great event! Thanks Darryel et al. for being there with the tent and cheering us on!

Posted April 19, 2010 at 10:36 AM
Say
Pics! http://picasaweb.google.com/saymanning/Rumpass2010?authke...#

Posted April 19, 2010 at 2:26 PM
Carrie Campbell
Thanks so much for the great support! Trina is the best cheerleader ever!

Posted April 19, 2010 at 7:39 PM
A former member
more Pics - http://picasaweb.google.com/hykkin/Rumpass2010#5462015803...

Posted April 19, 2010 at 9:02 PM
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23 attended

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Event Host

David Tomblin
Director, Assistant Organizer
Event Host

Darryel
President, Organizer

What a great time. Thanks to everyone for coming out and competing and then cheering. The stay at the house was an awesome time. We adopted the "Tri Bomb" as the official OTTC post race celebratory beverage. It consists of half a pint of Murhpey's or Guinness and one scoop of vanilla ice cream. David Tomblin placed 2nd in his division, congrats David, oh and that's after doing the Olympic distance race the day before. Also, a very big congratulations to Lisa, Rob, Meaghan and Lauren for completing their first Olympic distance race. For Lisa, this was her first tri ever. Way to go girl! To Eric, Lindsey, Adam, Carrie, Katherine, Drew, Will and Tuffy for kicking butt on the sprint today. Many of which finished their first tri and faster than their goal. The stay at the house was awesome. A big thanks to Deb, my wife, for hooking us up with the fab food. Good times had by all. I can't wait for the next tri. Cheers, Darryel
Event Host

Matt Tourville
Director
Say

Fantastic weekend. I had so much fun. OTTCers are not just awesome triathletes...they are also kick a** cheerleaders! Many thanks to Darryel for organizing and also arranging the house. Thank you Ron and Trina for sharing all your knowledge and experience and helping us with bike issues. I picked up some great tips! Thank you ALL for the support and encouragement. I look forward to more team events like this one and more Tri Bombs!
Lauren

Awesome awesome awesome! What a great way to kick off the Tri season. Thank you organizers, supporters, and a fantastic cook who was not in attendance. An amazing weekend all around. Cheers to Tri-bombs!
Ron Taylor
Director, Assistant Organizer
Carrie Campbell
Meaghan Kent
Drew Henderson
TrinaTaylor
Director, Assistant Organizer
Rhyne
Melanie
Eric Bower

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Tuffy
Katherine A.
Will Wallace
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