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Racing Raiders Complete the Slateman Triathlon

This weekend two Raiders took part in the Slateman triathlon. Based in Llanberis the course starts with 1000m Open Water Swim in Llyn Padarn, estimated to be between 11-13 degrees. Followed by a 51 km Road Cycle circular route taking riders over the Llanberis Pass, to Capel Curig, along the Ogwen Valley and return to Llanberis; gaining over 500 metres in ascending. Finally finishing with a 11 km Trail Run through the incredibly spectacular Dinorwig Slate Quarries and Padarn Country Park. The run leg was fantastic running up through the slate quarry was one of the highlights of the day.

Ed middleton came in 176 and Mark Harrison 272 out of 826. On the day I believe they has over 100 DNF's due to the hostile terrain!

As always if any Raiders fancy taking part in a triathlon and want any advice or information, have a chat with Ian, Scott, Ed, Mark G or Mark H!

Posted: Monday 20th of May 2013 06:50:40 PM by Ed Middleton

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well done chaps, great effort!!

Posted By: richard nickless Monday 20th of May 2013 08:48:03 PM

Well done Ed & Mark, great effort boys. Si

Posted By: Simon Broad Monday 20th of May 2013 07:37:05 PM

Nova Raiders at the 2 UP SCCA Series

Well done chaps. 3 Teams representing last night’s Oswestry event is great to see! More of the same please.

Posted: Saturday 18th of May 2013 09:42:04 AM by Richard Nickless

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NRCC Sportive

Great gallery via our Press/Publicity Team. Congratulations on the team effort!

Posted: Tuesday 14th of May 2013 04:13:00 PM by Richard Nickless

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Raiders at the track!

British Cycling – MSW 20 Mile Closed Circuit (Sundorne Shropshire) 25.4.13

The Nova Raiders were back in action last night with Rich Nickless and Ed Middleton taking part in MSW 1st evening race of the year.

The Cat 3/4 race took place at the Sundorne track. The race was over 21 miles, with an average speed of 24 mph and a maximum speed of over 30mph.

With a strong field of seasoned racers both Raiders finished strong within the group!

If anyone fancies experiencing riding the sundorne track, MSW hold training evening on Tuesday and Thursday each week. Look at their website for further details

Posted: Friday 26th of April 2013 02:13:41 PM by Ed Middleton

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Raiders represented in Shropshire Time Trial series

SCCA / Parkers International Series 2013

NSW 6.4.13

Well done to Ian, Mark, Ed & Richard riding the 10 mile TT event to Espley from Waters Upton on the D10/23r course and in sunny/blustery conditions

Pay on the line £3, all welcome!

R Nickless

Posted: Tuesday 9th of April 2013 08:46:54 AM by Richard Nickless

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Raiders Support

Big thanks to Scott for the support and pics from Saturday's BC Circuit Race at Sundorne.

Posted: Monday 1st of April 2013 10:42:31 AM by Richard Nickless

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(Alternative) Club Run

With the snow set in and the weekends reliability cancelled, it leaves us cyclists with only a few options: feet up/eat up, indoor cycling or cross training. With the start of the triathlon season approaching I find it a good excuse to get the trainers on and hit the trails and paths around Newport.

You can read all the benefits about cross training and the improvements that go hand in hand with it. However for me it's more about the enjoyment of getting (some peace and quiet) outside.

"The amount of running you can comfortably maintain without affecting your cycling is a very individual thing but in short, moderate running is very good for your cycling. Mainly because it’s an efficient way to get in an excellent aerobic workout in a short amount of time. People like ourselves, who have regular lives outside of cycling, don’t always have time to do a 2-3hr ride but we still want to get in a good workout. A quick run can achieve this." http://www.cyclingtips.com.au/2009/01/running-to-supplement-your-cycling-training/

I don't know if this blog is about the positives of cross training or the negatives of cycling next to Ian Laverie. Either way consider yourself forewarned: if you spend too much time in the presence of Mr Laverie you will be doing a triathlon in the near future.

You have been warned. However if any Raider is interested drop me an email!

Posted: Saturday 19th of January 2013 09:37:33 AM by Scott Harris

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