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Hatfield Tri 2010

25th July brought the 12th running of the Hatfield Triathlon with Lincsquad well represented with Lewis, Chris, Matt and Lauren doing their first open water Triathlon. Overall winner was Tim Ashelford from Leeds Bradford Tri in a time of 01:04:45. Lincsquad performed well to take 2nd (1st open senior), 7th with Steve Grocock, 9th Pete Connolly, …

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British Quadrathlon Championships

Brigg Bomber

British Quadrathlon Standard Distance Championships 2010 The Brigg Bomber is a quadrathlon, which from its inception has been designed as an international event. It was conceived with the World Middle distance championships in mind, and also as an addition to North Lincs’ Adventure Challenge for those who like a swim. The event is made up …

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Steve Grocock Becomes an IRONMAN in Austria

Steve Grocock - IronMan Austria

Well, for almost a year now I’ve been training for my first Ironman and the day of reckoning had finally arrived. The training (which I thank the Lincsquad members for) was done and although you always feel you need to do more I was glad for the couple of days respite before the race. Training …

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Clumber Park Duathlon

Last sunday saw the Lincsquad massive turn out, competitors and supporters, for the first big race of the season, the Clumber Park Classic & Sprint Duathlon. In 2011, the Classic distance race has been selected by British Triathlon to be the British Duathlon Championships for age group competitors, as well as a qualifier for the World & European …

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Kayak Blaggers Guide

(inspiration taken from Richmond Canoe Club) Blagging, know your boats & equipment K1 = 1 person Kayak K2 = 2 Person Kayak K3 = 3 person (tho very rare) K4 = 4 person kayak….. K5 = K4 + two juniors wedged in at number 4 Wings = paddles Flats = ironed wings Regina,Whisper, Stilleto = …

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Brandy Wharf Quad Race 3

Brandy Wharf - Andy Grimwood

Sunshine and Mud A great fresh morning with plenty of sunshine welcomed the competitors of the 3rd Brandy Wharf Winter Warmer Series. The first run saw Andy Rowlinson return first closely followed by Andy Grimwood and Andy Veitch. Andy Grimwood soon took the lead with his fast Kayak leg and then kept a comfortable lead …

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Wadenhoe 3, Race Report

Wadenhoe 3

Windy, swimming and bare foot warriors. You just know you that you want to read more. Yes it is Wadenhoe 3. We managed to escape the high water and floods from race 2, however we did not escape the strong, bitterly cold wind. I guess it is not called a winter series for nothing. At …

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Brandy Wharf Duathlon

Brandy Wharf

Tough Off Road 12 Miles tests all!! Well the 2nd Brandy Wharf race had to be run as a Duathlon because of advice from the Enviroment Agency not to run the Kayak leg. This also attracted a few competitors who would not normally attend, and made for a good morning racing. The off road bike …

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Wadenhoe Race 2

Flood water KO's Kayak!

High flood waters KO Kayak!! Well, a wet start to the 2008 race season with plenty of rain. It seems the plague of flood waters from the 2007 race season is not going to let go without a fight. Unfortunately the high water levels in the River Nene meant that we had to cancel the …

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Sherwood & Notts Forest Trailquest

Sherwood & Notts Forest Trailquest Maiden Voyage into Trailquests proves a success. A number of the Lincsquad crew headed of to have a go at the Trailquest organised by Dark and White. Andy Coultas teamed up with Paul Carvill, Dan Broughton teamed up with John Pettinger and Michael Ogle teamed up with Dave Allen (Scunny …

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