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Really Useful Stuff

This page contains information or links to an eclectic collection of useful, interesting & amusing stuff. There is info on events, products, training, hints on packing bikes, clubs, good reads, athlete trackers and more .... enjoy !

Carbo Loading

Click here to view the AIS Carbo Loading Fact Sheet

A snapshot of good times tri-ing

Click here to see a collection of photos of good times tri-ing

Saturday Effort

Click here to view a little of a recent Saturday ride session.

Swim Squad Etiquette

With thanks to Claremont Masters, here is a great article on swim squad etiquette

MetaMan

Latest updates on new iron distance and half iron distance MetaMan Triathlon scheduled for 15 September 2012. Registration now open here.

Having a laugh

It really doesn't pay to take yourself too seriously ... we have giggled at the Sh@# cyclists say, now check out the YouTube of the Sh*t Triathletes Say here

Pic: No s#* from Ryoko, she is enjoying every event !

Ali's website

It's great having Ali joining some of our sessions while she is home in Darwin. You can keep find out more info and stay up to date with Ali Fitch's busy schedule by checking her website here.

Training Tri

Click here to view slide show of our January training tri photos

Athlete Interviews

When it's bucketing rain and you have some spare time you can listen to the top names in triathlon (past & present) being interviewed at Afterburn.tv

What is it really like at Ironman World Championships?

What is it that gets people excited about doing Hawaii Ironman? Why is it so popular? We can watch rather sterile highlight packages or read how it really is here

Course description - Ironman 70.3 Phuket

Those heading for Phuket will find it useful to read the course info here in the race guide.

Packing your bike for travel

Graeme put together this very useful Bike Packing 101 cheat sheet ... Click here to view

Massage

Looking for a great massage? Contact Nok at Rapid Creek Business Village (Trower Road) on 0438 803 396.

Riding Hazards

Check out this New York cyclist's take on some of the city's cycle laws. Click here to view. There are a few "ouch" moments! From YouTube and recently on FOTB.

Top Rides at Kona

Check this link to Slowtwitch's top 15 women on the bike at Kona this year. And this link for the top 15 men.

Pizza Party Pics

Derek took a number of pizza party pics. Click here to view his album

Essentials of Run Mechanics

Check out Bobby McGee's essentials of run mechanics here & more on cadence here

Tri training hazards in Darwin

Broken glass

Nest protecting plovers

Dogs on the loose

Broken glass

Non functioning water bubblers

Monitor lizards

Broken glass

Long grassers asleep on the bike path

Aggressive Darwin Bus drivers

Broken glass

Potholes

Road trains

Broken glass

Snakes

Low flying bush turkeys

Broken glass

Flocks of cockatoos

Dry season burn off smoke

Broken glass

Mosquitos

Sandflies (Midgees)

Broken glass

Sunburn

Intoxicated long grassers

Broken glass

Seriously ....

We hope you aren't taking cycling as seriously as this YouTube shows !

2011-2012 DTC Calendar & Roster

The Darwin Triathlon Club 2011-2012 calendar and roster has been posted. Click here to view

Different swim techniques

Different swim techniques are explained in this interesting YouTube (also by Gary Hall Snr) To view click here

What do you do with your hands when you swim?

This is a good YouTube by Gary Hall Snr on what to do with your hands while swimming. I've heard Daz explaining this to many of you, so this visual may also help. Click here to view

Derek's Open Water Tri Photos

Derek being out of action is our gain ... he was out taking happy snaps at the Open Water Tri (4 Sept 2011). You can check them out here

2011 Finlay's NT Long Course Triathlon

Click here for a slide show recap of the day's action

Drafting & how to pass explained

This is an excellent YouTube video detailing drafting rules and how to pass. It's from USA so you will just have to think opposite sides of the road while watching it.

The Spirit of Ironman (Kona 2010)

Ever wondered what happens at the finish line as the clock ticks down to cut off. This YouTube takes you to that moment at Kona in 2010

Helmets are handy things

Paul sent this through from Canada. Click on image to enlarge.

Bike Polo

Its been around since 1891! Bike polo has moved on from its grass roots and is now spreading rapidly. In June 2008 there were around 50 cities playing hardcourt bike polo as we now know it. There are now over 220 cities, with an average of two new cities registering a new bike polo scene every week. Check here for info on how to play.

Efficient Swimming

Here's some swim tips from Dave Scott on YouTube for you to think about next time you are at the pool.

Racing Tips

Click here for 10 racing tips with a very different delivery method

Making Your Own Energy Gel

Daz was tired of spending up to $20 a ride in gels while Ironman training, so did some research. The result ... an ideal substitute. Recipe here

Katherine Ultra Challenge

Daryl has a wealth of experience in this 100km multrisport event. A four time individual competitor, he has also prepared winners Ian (2007, 2008), Nikki (2007, 2008), Luke (2010) and Derek (2011).

A must do Territory event if you are into multisport. Team option available. Further information here

What bike seat is right for you?

Often a mystery solved only by trial and error, this YouTube may help take some of the mystery out of choosing a saddle.

CycleZone

Aaron and his staff at CycleZone can assist you with all things cycling and triathlon. CycleZone provide great after sales service.

CycleZone is located at 6/41 Cavanagh St, Darwin (Opp. GPO) Phone: 8981 4436

You can LIKE Cycle Zone Darwin on Facebook.

2010 Ironman World Championships

Soak up the atmosphere from Kona here. It's an inspirational watch if making it to Hawaii Ironman is one of your dreams.

Open Water swim tips

Gatorade UK produced this interesting YouTube on open water swimming tips.

Nuisance dogs

If you have been attacked, chased or bitten by a dog while out riding or running we strongly suggest that you report it. See link for information on how to report a nuisance dog in the Darwin area.

Ever wondered about those slippers in your hotel room?

They are fantastic to use on race morning ... and are ideal for keeping your tootsie's clean if you line up for portaloo use (and we all know what they are like on race morning) !

Brad Beven interviews

Link to Afterburn.tv interviews here Brad Beven is very much part of Australian triathlon history and his interviews are very interesting.

Staying positive after an injury or illness

Link to an interesting read from USA Triathlon here

New Ironman 70.3 Sri Lanka

The inaugural Ironman 70.3 Sri Lanka will be taking place in Colombo 19 Feb 2012. More event information here.

Ironman 70.3 Sri Lanka accommodation

Emma Bishop has taken the mystery out of choosing accommodation for Ironman 70.3 Sri Lanka.

Click this link to access her report on Beyond Transitions

Getting into your wetsuit

This Rasmus Henning YouTube gives you an alternate way to get into your wetsuit. No plastic bags required !

Ironman 70.3 Asia Pacific Championships - Phuket

Here's a YouTube that gives a good look at parts of the 70.3 course

See if you can spot Tim beating half the pro field out of the 2010 Ironman 70.3 Asia Pacific swim in Phuket here

1989 Ironman

In 1989, six time IM champion Dave Scott, & Mark Allen went head to head at Kona and inspired a whole new generation of Ironman athletes. Watch their story here.

Bike Maintenance

With thanks to Aaron and the crew at CycleZone (Cavanagh St, Darwin opp GPO) ... here's the info on how to clean your bike .

We were lucky enough to have Aaron give a practical demonstration recently and those who attended all now have sparkling clean bikes (or should have).

Thanks CycleZone.

What does it take?

Seeking motivation? This YouTube may be just the thing.

The 2008 Lost Sheep Triathlon

Nikki & Ian were in the field in Kenmare, Ireland. I've just located this YouTube video of the event.

Tour de Timor

Can you spot any familiar faces in this Tour de Timor video

Can't pee on the bike?

If peeing on the bike is one of those skills you just can't master ... this little number may be the answer.

Steve at 2010 Ironman Western Australia

Anna posted a YouTube video of Steve's day out at Ironman WA. View it here

Tackling the bike course

For an interesting article which encourages you to think like a truck to get more out of your bike leg .... just Click Here

Want to do something else in your Tony Abbotts ??

This video shows there are other things to do in your budgie smugglers besides swimming. There's a familiar face featured as well ... can you spot Ryoko? ... Click here

Need motivation to get moving?

This clip is guaranteed to get you out the door ... Click here

Reporting bikepath hazards, glass, etc

Reporting problems, particularly glass, potholes etc is easy online here

Darwin Triathlon Club

Is the "home" club for many of us. Check this link for information on upcoming events, club pointscore etc.

You can also find Darwin Triathlon Club PAGE on Facebook.

Packing your bike in a bike box

Vincent has recently completed a "how to" of his brilliant method of packing his bike in a Qantas bike box.

He is happy to share it with us. Click here

Roamin' Round Darwin on a Pushie

For an interesting read on cycling in and around Darwin, click here

Interested in Asian events?

Go Adventure Asia are based in Bangkok and service sporting events in Asia (including Ironman 70.3 Asia Pacific Championships, Phuket & Bangkok Marathons and Bali International Triathlon.)

Transition Technique

This is probably more a how not to transition from swim to bike, but they are supposed to be pros & you can learn a lot just by watching.

Running Technique

Here's a video on running technique that you may find interesting to watch.

Race Reports

Let's hope your race reports don't ever sound like this hilarious send up .... the worry is we all know people like this.

Mr Smooth - freestyle animation

To see Mr Smooth swimmer in action click here

Sports Psychologist - Scott Bevis

Scott has been practicing as a psychologist in the Northern Territory since 2002. He has a strong interest in performance enhancement and is well versed in the management of performance anxiety, motivation & goal setting, pain management, mood management. Scott’s practice is based in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and he also offers clinical hypnosis.

Scott is currently in private practice and is available for consultations. He is a registered provider with most private health funds. For enquiries or appointments please call 0400 162 339 or email dynaminds@bigpond.com

Email: daryl.stanley@bigpond.com