07/09/2026
Another fabulous weekend for RTC! π€©π
On Saturday, Nicky Mellons took on the incredible THE ROC England β and what an epic challenge it is! Starting with a 1.5km swim in Windermere, competitors then take on a bike ride through the stunning Lake District before heading out on foot to summit Scafell Pike, Englandβs highest mountain, followed by another bike leg and a final trail run to the finish. In total, itβs an incredible 112km across five stages, with a whopping 6,916ft of total ascent! ππΌββοΈπ΄πΌββοΈποΈππΌββοΈ (THE ROCβ οΏΌ)
Nicky absolutely smashed it, coming 1st in her Age Group and 10th female overall! π₯π But that wasnβt allβ¦ she even took the time to stop and administer first aid to a fellow competitor who had taken a nasty fall and sustained a head injury. Absolutely amazing work, Nicky β both on and off the course! β€οΈπ
We also saw our wonderful Peter Ball taking on his 176th triathlon at Alderford! π±π What an incredible achievement. Well done, Peter β keep smashing it! πͺππΌββοΈπ΄πΌββοΈππΌββοΈ
On Sunday, some of our members came together for our monthly social bike ride π΄πΌββοΈ We head out on the first Sunday of every month, and itβs such a lovely way to build confidence and strength on the bike while enjoying some great company too. And, of course, no social bike ride would be complete without stopping for a nice cuppa and a slice of cake along the way! βπ°
There are only a few weeks of the triathlon season left, but that certainly doesnβt mean the training stops! Our members will continue to train throughout the week with regular swim, bike and run sessions, as well as our Strength & Conditioning session on a Monday. Strength work is such an important part of training and helps to keep our members strong and ready for whatever challenge comes next! πͺ
If you fancy giving a tri, whether youβre a complete beginner or looking to take on your next challenge, just get in touch β weβd love to have you! ππ
Keep up the amazing work, everyone! ππ€©
