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Masters swimming

Monday, March 12, 2012
For further information on Masters Swimming opportunities with Stirling Triathlon Club speak to Ester Coma OPEN WATER SWIMMING CALENDAR 2012 16th June YeAABA Kirkton of Balmerino Du Read More

Cycling in Calpe

Thursday, March 01, 2012
If you want to consider some training in a sunnier climate then Calpe is worth looking at. Calpe is a few miles north of Benidorm on the Costa Blanca and has the advantage of year round flig Read More

Youth aquathon series - hints & tips

Friday, November 25, 2011
Is your child interested in taking part in the Youth Aquathlon series? Not sure where to start? Here you can find some general information about the series and how your child can earn im Read More

Swimming abbreviations on the coaches whiteboard

Sunday, November 20, 2011
At a coached swim session have you ever wondered what the abbreviations on the white boards written by the coaches really mean? FC - Front Crawl NFC - No Front Crawl OC - Own choice  Read More

5 Ferries Route

Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Every Year the club has a bike ride known as the 5 Ferries Trip. Alistair Paterson takes charge and in most cases the date is one of the first Monday's in June. This is a great route and one y Read More

What does a massed start for a sea swim really look like?

Monday, October 17, 2011
Not sure what to expect at the start line for your first open water event? This short video clip (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61444874@N04/6253620027/in/photostream)was taken at the Challenge Read More

Packing our bike bags

Monday, October 03, 2011
Each of the bike bags available to borrow from the club has a card giving guidance on how best to pack your bike into the bag. Click on the links below to read this guidance bag1.pdf (/images Read More

Bike Bags

Thursday, September 29, 2011
Stirling Triathlon Club have bike bags and boxes available for members to borrow, free of charge. There are 6 EVOC bags which come with excellent reviews both from professional reviewers Read More

Swimming Technique

Monday, September 05, 2011
Swimming open water in choppy conditions If you've been patiently refining your stroke technique in the pool it can be quite a shock to turn up at an open water race or triathlon and find si Read More