Nov 14
When looking at booking to attend the Marathon in New York there were so many different things to think about, so I chose to use 209 Events Limited Set up by Mike Gratton who won the London Marathon in 1983 in a time of 2.09.43. This saved any stress of organising hotel, race entry, flights, …
Nov 11
After the mega success of the 2012 combined Crimbo party and awards night we decided to make this years awards a stand alone event. If you need a recap of the night (or not in the case of some of our karaoke heroes!) there are more pics on the Lincsquad Facebook page.
Oct 25
As I begin training ahead of 2014, I ought to really review my 2013 season. My first full season’s training in the offthatcouchfitness stable was tough but enjoyable.
Sep 06
The Vitruvian (Half Ironman distance) If the Dambuster had whetted your appetite earlier in the year then here’s an event with a double helping of the infamous Rutland Ripple. It’s also the event that has you finally using that cheap head-torch you’ve bought from a petrol station as you fumble your way to the 05:00 bike …
Aug 29
The 2013 Lincsquad time trial series fittingly came to a close with sunny weather and calm conditions bringing out a near capacity entry of 55 riders and lots of PB’s. As we entered the end of the season both the Male and Female series titles still weren’t decided as the leaders (and defending champions) Steve …
Aug 29
ITU Standard Distance World Duathlon Championships Ottawa 10th August 2013 …. written by Emma Wright-Phillips As most of you know, back in May I was lucky enough to get a ticket to the Duathlon World Championships in Ottawa, here is the tale……
Jul 22
If you were at the Steelman last year, you must remember the glorious mud, a lot of which we took with us when we left. It was strange to see the camp site clean, dry and grassy. I pitched up to next to Les Thompson and Malc Pearce of Grimsby Tri who asked me …
Jun 09
The spectator friendly venue at Holme Pierrepoint, Nottingham, once again held host to a weekend of top Triathlon racing. Sunday saw the turn of the inaugural, yet now hugely successful Half Outlaw Ironman. Despite never having held this event before the ‘One Step Beyond Team’ found their 1200 places (and later to be extended to …
Jun 05
The European Quadrathlon Championships took place in Brigg (North Lincolnshire). Steve Clark (GBR) and the German athlete Lisa Hirschfelder won the European title over the distance of 1.5k swim, 7k kayak, 36k bike and 11k run.
Apr 18
The third year of the Paul Kirk North Lincs Cyclosportive has been a resounding success! A record number of riders took to the course this year, 290 riders this year, the biggest number in the events history so far. Riders keenly registered from 7am on this some what blustery morning, anticipating the ride …