June 19, 2013
SwimCycleRun.com is an Irish, internet based, triathlon store that has just been launched by two brothers with a passion for triathlon. Their aim is to beat the UK big boys, Wiggle and Chain Reaction Cycles, on price by as much as possible. They offer free next-day delivery to Ireland and are giving Piranha an extra discount on top…
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June 17, 2013
Diabetes Ireland were recently announced as the official charity partner of Triathlon Ireland. With over 190,000 people in Ireland with Diabetes and growing the charity’s services are under hugely increased demand as the epidemic growth of the condition continues. Through this partnership the charity is hoping many triathletes across the year consider fundraising for Diabetes Ireland through their participation…
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June 12, 2013
Hi All Plans for DCT2013 are moving along nicely and with only 74 days to race day it will not be long before its all over for another year. Currently entries are well up on last year and we will be capping the race at 1000 athletes. with 50 relay teams entered from Vodafone (approx 130 staff) the relay entry…
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June 2, 2013
Date: Sunday 23rd June, 9am. Perfect timing between Dunmore and Kilkee! Location: Starting in Newry (just over one hour from Dublin) Full route is 155km with seven climbs: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/215945089 There is an option of half distance with four climbs. There will also be a (somewhat handicapped) King of the Mountains award to see who is the club’s big fish! You…
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May 13, 2013
Many thanks to John Wallnutt who has documented his tips for transition. I’ve put the article into a google document so that you can add in your tips for setup, t1 and t2. You can save valuable seconds simply by following some of the great tips shared in this document. It can be accessed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11EFxPbOZyX5YyXk8mm7KLmTK-Zd8AHKtn8G5K193gZU/edit?usp=sharing
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May 8, 2013
HI All, I’m recruiting Piranha Performance Team for upcoming triathlon season 2013. Aim of this to create solid team who are committed and focusing in National Series 2013. Also to give best coaching support to members who are would like to be top national athlete in Ireland and top AG athlete in European and World Championship 2013. What team…
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April 8, 2013
Good afternoon all, Some running news from the training committee. We would like to let you all know that starting April 16th Maria McCambridge will be coming on board as Piranha running coach and will be taking both the Tuesday UCD session and the Thursday Irishtown track session, same times and locations. The plan is for Tuesday to be…
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March 28, 2013
Given the appalling weather of late we thought it might be time to revisit spinning classes and would like to get some expressions of interest from you all. We have been in touch with Andy Kenny, a competitive cyclist who has been teaching indoor cycling classes for the last 7 years and have come up with a couple of options…
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March 19, 2013
Piranha and Belpark Triathlon Clubs are pleased to announce the inaugural ‘Inter-Club TT Series’ This is a series of 5 TT training events held on open roads over three venues in the months of April and May to prepare participants ahed of the forth-coming triathlon season. The series will be open to 30 club members from each of the two…
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March 9, 2013
We are now accepting entries for the use of the UCD swimming lanes beginning Friday 22nd of March for the next 10 weeks up to an inclusive of the 31st May. 16 places in the Advanced lane 16 places in the Intermediate lane The first 16 for each lane secures a spot. Please note that these are club spots…
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