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June 2013 Newsletter

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June 2013 Newsletter

Weekly News Update 6/14

Congrats to our GCTri members who raced last weekend at Eagleman, Lap the Lake, NJ Highlands Gran Fondo and Jersey Genesis.  At Eagleman we had Dave Doherty (5:08), Kevin Portmann (4:40), and Courtney Anderson (5:29); Heather Cameron had an awesome swim at Lap the Lake (5th overall female , 4th AG); Glenn Hartrick took 1st overall at Jersey Genesis; At the NJ Highlands Gran Fondo we had John Argueta (4:09), Carlos Buenano (3:53) and Heather Cameron.  Please remember to keep sharing your results with us on the website –  http://www.gctri.org/race-results/submit-results/ Good luck to all GCTri members competing in Wyckoff-Franklin Triathlon, the Long Branch Triathlon and any other races this weekend!  Hincapie orders have arrived! Pick up your gear from our sponsor, Fleet Feet of Hoboken (604 Washington St).  If you weren’t able to order back in March but would like Hincapie gear, please let Jen or Kristine know what you’re interested in purchasing.  If we reach the minimums we will place another order.  Don’t forget about Fleet Feet’s exclusive GCTri member discount night on Wednesday 6/19 @ 8pm. Pizza and beer will be served so you need to RSVP on the facebook invite or on the club calendar.  We’re all about ride options this weekend;  Saturday we’ve got multiple rides heading out: Kristine Papamichael will be leading a ride to Bear Mountain (100mi) that will leave the 14th St. Pier at 6am.  RJ Boergers will be leading a ride to Nyack (60mi), and Mike Haskell will be leading a ride to Palisades Park (20mi) : both these rides will leave the 14th St. Pier at 7am.  Happy Training!

Weekly News Update 6/7

We had lots of folks racing last weekend and saw some incredibly fast times.  Remember to keep sharing your results with us on the website –  http://www.gctri.org/race-results/submit-results/

Congrats to Rev3 Quassy finishers – Jen Sheppard (5:45), Rich Bean (5:19), Nicci Schock (6:11), Dave Calabrese (6:00), Kristine Papamichael (6:30), Glenn Hartrick (4:46 – 6th AG), Raphael Zagury (5:08), Matt Bach (4:36 – 5th overall, 3rd AG), Brian Carroll (6:23) Cristian Gonzalez (5:18), Dave Cruz (4:44 – 18th overall, 3rd AG), Gabby Czernik (2:32 – 4th female overall, 1st AG – Olympic), Greg Eisenhart (6:12), Lisa Mangino (3:12 – Olympic), Steve Su (5:35), Missy Manning (6:02) & Erica Manning (6:43); Escape from the Cape finishers – John Argueta (1:27:31 – Sprint) & Chuck Dender (2:19:27 – International); NJ State ITT Championship finishers- Lauren Dagostino (1st overall female), Gabby Czernik (3rd overall female).  Good luck to those of you competing at Eagleman 70.3, Lap the Lake, and NJ Highlands Gran Fondo this weekend.  Good luck to all other GCTri members competing in other races this weekend!  Hincapie orders have arrived!  If you don’t get your stuff from Jen before the weekend, you will be able to pick up your gear from  our sponsor, Fleet Feet of Hoboken (604 Washington St) this next week.  On Sunday RJ Boergers will be leading a ride to Rockland County Park (70mi) that will leave the 14th St. Pier at 7am.  Happy Training!

Weekly News Update 5/31

Last weekend was a little light in terms of racing, but not in results:  Congrats to Glenn Hartrick for 1st place overall and RJ Boergers (5th AG) at Hammonton Sprint .  Good luck to this weekend’s participants at Rev3 Quassy – Jen Sheppard, Rich Bean, Nicci Schock, Dave Calabrese, Kristine Papamichael, Glenn Hartrick, Raphael Zagury, Matt Bach, Cristian Gonzalez, Dave Cruz, Gabby Czernik, Greg Eisenhart, Lisa Mangino, Steve Su, Missy Manning & Erica Manning.  Good luck to all other GCTri members competing in other races this weekend!  We’re expecting some great results and can’t wait to see them shared on the results section of the webpage.  Nicole Ogrosso is the captain of the GCTri Team for the 9th annual Party With Purpose 5k in Hoboken which will be run on Tuesday 7/16.  Please see her post on the group Facebook page and join the team so we can win the team challenge.  Hincapie Gear will be shipped to us sometime next week – stay tuned for information regarding merchandise pick up.  On Saturday RJ Boergers will be leading a ride to Rockland County Park (70mi) that will leave the 14th St. Pier at 7am.  Happy Training!

Weekly News Update 5/24

Wow have you seen all the awesome race results from last week?  Check out the results section of the webpage and keep those results rolling in – http://www.gctri.org/race-results/view-results/

Congratulations to American Triple T finishers – Scott Duprex, Nicole Ogrosso, Nick Walulik,; Jersey Man finishers – Derek Barnes, Brian Wiest (1st AG), Gabby Czernik (1st place female), Danny Repetti, Mickey Cassu, Lauren Wiest (3rd AG), ; HarryMan finishers Missy Manning (4th overall female olympic, 1st AG), Erica Manning (1st AG), Andrew Corcione (4th AG – HIM), & Kristine Papamichael (3rd AG), Steve Su (3rd AG); Red Bank Finishers – Glenn Hartrick (1st overall Sprint), Eric Donohue (4th overall Olympic), Marc Delese, Dave Calabrese, Shelley Palumbo, Martin Skolnik, Kristin Hespos, Scott Burns, Marc Rogers, Heather Cameron (3rd overall Aquavelo), Dave Pietrangelo, Jen Sheppard (4th overall female), Rowan Prior (2nd AG); Black Bear finishers – Kevin Portmann (4th overall, 1st AG); King of the Hill finisher – Rich Bean (5th AG); Brooklyn Half Marathon finishers – Carsten Hansen, Mike Fanelli, Mike Guglielmo; American Zofingen Iron TT finishers – Matt Bach (5th overall), & Chuck Dender.  Good luck to Heather Cameron at the Great Hudson Open Water Swim this weekend.  Best wishes to the IMLP folks heading up for some tough training this weekend.  According to recent communication with Hincapie, the new race kits and cycling gear should ship on June 5th.   Check out the members only section of the website for some great new discount codes for local races.  Please respond to Jen’s post on the FB group if you’d like to order a special GCTri team/support team t-shirt for IMLP.  Reminder that Thursday 5/30 is our May Social: 7pm @ Pilsener Haus & Biergarten.  Mike D’Imperio will be leading a group ride this weekend – stay tuned to your email and the club calendar to find out which day and what time he will be leaving.  Enjoy the holiday weekend.  Happy Training!

Weekly Update 5/16

Congratulations to GCTri Member Steve Fulop for being elected Mayor of Jersey City; Good luck in your new position!  So, when is the inaugural Jersey City Tri?  After a quiet weekend of racing last weekend, it is evident by all the races this weekend that tri season is in full swing!  We’ve got: Scott Duprex, Raphael Zagury and Nicole Ogrosso racing the American Triple T in Ohio (for those unfamiliar it is a sprint Friday, 2 olympics on Saturday and a half IM on Sunday); Derek Barnes & Brian Wiest racing Jersey Man; Missy Manning, Erica Manning, Andrew Corcione, & Kristine Papamichael racing HarryMan; Dave Calabrese, Shelley Palumbo, Marc Rogers, Heather Cameron, Dave Pietrangelo, Jen Sheppard, John Argueta & Rowan Prior racing Red Bank; Kevin Portmann racing Black Bear; Chuck Dender and Matt Bach racing Iron ITT; Rich Bean racing King of the Hill Xterra; Carsten Hansen & Mike Fanelli racing Brooklyn Half Marathon – Good luck everyone!  Just a reminder that Gran Fondo NY is Sunday 5/19 so realize that 9W is gonna be nuts.  On Saturday a group will be meeting for a long ride that will leave the 14th St. Pier at 7am.  Happy Training!