NTC News
30/06/09 - Kilkee 'Hell of the West' TriathlonThe national Olympic distance triathlon championships took place in Kilkee last weekend. This race is better know as the 'Hell of the West' and consists of a gruelling 1500m swim, 45km bike and 10km run. 10 Nenagh triathletes made their way down to this picturesque location to take up the challenge. They lined up along with 700 of the top triathletes from around the country at the starting line on the beach in Kilkee. With a strong sun beating down, sun cream and water were badly needed. Read More >>
22/06/09 - Bilboa 10k
Well done to the Nenagh triathletes who took part in the Bilboa 10k last Friday. The hilly course proved a real test for Keith Butler, Johnny Maher, James McGrath and Shane Scully, but each done well on the day.
18/06/09 - Racing Round-up
Last Thursday saw another of the North Tipp Wheelers 14 mile time trials. Congratulations to Shane Scully who took part and won in a time of 33.38. Also last Friday 5 Nenagh triathelets travelled to Thurles to take part in the Dave Fogarty 4 mile road race, well done to Keith Butler, Shane Kelly, James McGrath, John Maher and Shane Scully. On Saturday, Ailbhe Carroll travelled to Portlaoise to take part in the All Ireland Junior Aquathon championships. Ailbhe won the female 18-19 section. Congrats. Saturday also saw a few club members travel down to Kilkee to ‘test the waters’ before the 'Hell of the West' triathlon on the 27th. 6 lads travelled down and a good day was had by all.
05/06/09 - Kilkee Training
A few club members are heading down to Kilkee on Saturday, June 13th to practice the race route for the Kilkee triathlon. They will be doing the full route including a 1500m swim, 44km bike and 10km run. Anyone doing Kilkee should try and make it down to this training session. We will be leaving Nenagh at 7.30am and should be in the water for 9.00.
02/06/09 - TriAthy
Well done to all the Nenagh triathletes who took part in TriAthy this year. The very hot weather conditions made for a tough race and some third degree sun burns. TriAthy consisted of an Olympic and sprint distance triathlon more>>
26/05/09 - Racing Round up
Last week was a busy week on the racing front. Representing the club in the Euorpean duathlon championships was Aibhe Carroll. Ailbhe had a fantastic race and brought home a gold medal for all her efforts read more >>
The Poulmucka 5 mile road race took place on Friday. Shane Kelly, Keith Butler, James McGrath and Shane Scully all took part. Click here for race results
The first North Tipp Wheelers time trial of the year took place last Thursday. Well done to both Shane Scully and William Murphy who came 1st and 2nd in the race.