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Brigg Bomber 2014 Top of the World!

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What an amazing day for British Quadrathlon, the BQA are extremely  grateful to Lincsquad for putting on a fantastic race, truly worthy of World Championship status! Everyone I spoke to has been blow away by how much effort had been made by Lincsquad, along with the support from the sponsors and the town ‘Brigg’. Believe me it was a very wonderful World Championships, every single athlete was made to feel so special! There were so many positive comments, the atmosphere was brilliant, everyone loved it Great Britain couldn’t of done it without you!
BE PROUD LINCSQUAD, you have certainly given the BQA and British Quadrathlon the best BOOST we have ever had!!

Male Winners World Champ Steve King
Female Winners World Champ Sharon Colley

 

 

 

 

 

 

The standard of racing was World Class, with strong male and female athletes coming from Czech and Germany to defend their titles. Team GB (BQA members) took advantage of the championships being on home turf and had their strongest and biggest Team ever, a huge thank-you to all 36 of you racing for our GB Quad Team! Without your support (your BQA memberships), we would have no BQA (Governing Body) and so we wouldn’t be able to affiliate to the World Quadrathlon Federation, who allow us to host these amazing Championship Races.

As in true BQA style our GB Team is made up of BQA Members, who are at the top of British Quadrathlon, but just as important to us, it is also made up from members who want to share their passion, and spread the word for our sport! The BQA wish to thank every single member of the Team, for giving your very best and flying the flag for us, you have put British Quadrathlon back on the World Map!

We’ve had some amazing Results, Congratulations to Steve King and Sharon Colley who are the 2014 World Champions! We also hold a host of Age Group World Champions … A Brilliant Effort from Team GB ….  Thank you all so much!

A Friendship in the making Lisa and Jean

World Champion – Steve King + Vet 40 GB
2nd -Tom Stead + Junior under 23 GB
3rd – Leous Rousavy CZECH
4th – Adam Norfolk GB
5th – Mike Mason British
Vet 40 World Champion – Steve King GB
Vet 50 World Champion – Nigel Unwin GB
Vet 60 World Champion – Paul Belcher GB

World Champion – Sharon Colley + Vet 40 GB
2nd – Lisa Hirschfelder GER
3rd – Claire Moran GB
Vet 40 World Champion – Sharon Colley GB
Vet 50 World Champion – Jean Ashley GB
Vet 60 World Champion – Mary White GB

A special mention to 3 family members that raced, John Kavanagh (7th Vet 50) and his 2 twin sisters both competing in their first ever Quadrathlon, Mary White and Margaret Huyton coming 1st and 2nd in Vet 60 age group, it was a very special moment when Margaret crossed the finish line, she may of been last, but in many eyes she was ‘first’ truely inspirational! Also Jack Garner lead by Peter Chappill finishing his first full distance Quadrathlon … another winner!

These are the main results, but I am sure every single one of you are very pleased at what you have achieved. I know you have all put in plenty of training, which isn’t easy over four disciplines especially through the colder months. Many of you may have had moments of doubt, but I hope your all very proud and you can reflect on your ‘World Championships’ … And now Bask in Your Glory’ and look forward to planning your next race!

Keep moving Forwards … Jean, and Ian (Smith) GB Team Coordinator

See Full Results Brigg World Championship Results

TV Highlights – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=disgZZNfQko

GB TEAM (BQA Members) Role of Honour 

MALE World Champion + Vet 40 Champion – Steve King
2nd + World Champion U23 – Tom Stead
4th Adam Norfolk
6th Steve Clark
3rd Vet 40 – Mat Stephenson
World Champion Vet 50 – Nigel Unwin
2nd Vet 50 – Ian Smith
13th Best Newcomer – Dr Bryce Dyer
3rd Vet 50 – Nigel Crowe
19th Best Vet Newcomer 4th Vet 50 – Nick Dallimore
4th Vet 40 – Andy Childs
8th Vet 40 – Phil Holden
5th Vet 50 – Duncan Pearson
World Champion Vet 60 – Paul Belcher
7th Vet 50 – John Kavanagh
10th Vet 50 – Russell Breyer
11th Vet 50 – Adam Younger
12th Vet 50 – Edward Roberts
12th Vet 40 – Steven Dolby
14th Vet 50 – Nicholas Price
16th Vet 50 –  Tim Deykin
4th U23 –  Adam Ingleton
16th Vet 40 – Lance Ball
17th Vet 50 – John Redmond
18th Vet 50 – Stephen Cannings
19th Vet 50 – Tim Down
18th Vet 40 – Mike Waters
2nd Vet 60 – Ian Hipkins

FEMALE World Champion + Vet 40 Champion Sharon Colley
3rd – Claire Moran
World Champion Vet 50 -Jean Ashley
World Champion Vet 60 -Mary White
2nd Vet 50 Caroline Dallimore
4th Vet 40 – Vicki Watson
3rd 30 – 39  – Deb May
2nd Vet 60 – Margaret Huyton

Race Report

By what some would call typical British weather-Brigg North Lincolnshire put on a wonderful World championships (middle distance). Quality field of Top athletes and hardened masters!

After a false start – where the whole field was brought back, saw the nervous field start and a group of three form with Favorites Steve King, Tom Stead and German Stefan Teichert who strung the field out with a one minute lead at the end of this river swim.

Adam and Michael

After a very quick transition we saw King take the lead and with one of the fastest kayak splits to build a lead going into the bike. Teichert positioned himself well in second, but then had to let Mike Masson go into second place. 4th saw fastest paddle Adam Norfolk (GB) and the 5th Leoš Roušavý and youngster Stead in 6th.

On The bike King was steaming along and only built on his lead. Tom Stead On the bike was just a Machine and rode himself into a chance of a top placing with a bike time four minutes faster than anybody else. Behind saw Teichert, Rousavy, Norfolk, Masson and Steve Clark (local man) fighting out for the Podium.

In the run we saw King cruising and enjoying the win-although Tom Stead chased hard and showed he is the talent for the future finishing only 14 seconds down. Roušavý completed a good race to finish third.

The ladies race saw Favourite Lisa Hirschfelder come out of the water two minutes ahead. But then in the kayak we saw Sharon Colley paddle an incredible time that only five men could top. Also British lady Claire Moran put in a top paddle performance to move in to second place.

On the bike Hirschfelder caught Moran and cut the lead down from Colley. Colley pushed on hard in the run and kept her lead. Lisa (GER) put in a great performance to finish 2nd and GB finished on the podium again with Claire Moran’s top performance. Veteran athlete Jean Ashley gained on Claire Moran on the bike, but they both had similar run splits so Jean came home in 4th, but 1st Vet 50. With Sarah Allars having a superb run coming home in 5th.

In the Mens Vet categories we had Mat Stephenson (V40) being chased down by Nigel Unwin (V50) and Ian Smith (V50) all fighting for places. Mat came home 3rd Vet 40, with Nigel 1st Vet 50, just holding off Ian Smith. It was great to see 2 of our original Quadrathletes in the Over 60’s catagory. Ian Hipkins and Paul Belcher both have been racing Quads since they originated. Paul won the Vet 60’s and finished a very creditable 21st overall.

Some excellent racing by all age groups, Lincsquad did a sterling job to make a fantastic race and will deserved the title world championships. All good for the future of the great sport.

2014 the First GB World Quad Champs EVER!!

Admin

Fellow Quadrathletes and all our international Competitors, The World Quadrathlon Championshops Keyo Brigg Bomber 2014 is almost hear! I hope your training has gone well and your all looking forward to racing on 25th May. The race is officially a sell out 110 entries are in! That’s brilliant, fantastic news for Lincsquad and for our sport of Quadrathlon! That’s now officially the biggest Quadrathlon ever held in Great Britain ….. and your going to be part of it!

The BQA wish you a safe trip over to Brigg, and we look forward to meeting you all! Hears wishing everyone a great race, fingers crossed for good weather and safe racing! Plus a celebration afterwards in True ‘Lincsquad Style’!

History is in the making … we have the Biggest ‘GB QUAD TEAM’ ever, thank-you to all our members who will be flying the flag … all standards and all ages, the BQA really appreciate your support … Your are keeping OUR SPORT ALIVE …. thank-you and have a Great Race!

…. and smile all the way….  Jean x

 

 

 

 

Ibiza European Championships 2014

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Duncan Pearson

Well done to Duncan Pearson for flying the GB flag at the European Championships in Ibiza. He had an excellent race and came 7th Overall and 1st Vet 50 in a strong field! Duncan is a Triathlete new to paddling, he has started to make huge improvements in his kayak he will certainly be one of the top contenders at the Worlds in Brigg. Well Done hears wishing you a great Quad Season.

Mens – 1st Albert Corominas Bertran Spain – 2:47:03
2nd Stefan Teichert Germany – 2:54:57
3rd Leös s Rousavy CZ – 2:58:04
Ladies – Lisa Hirschfelder Germany – 3:26:48
1st María José Morell Spain – 3:28:32

Hear are the Full Results
http://www.quadrathlon-online.de/ergebnisse/2014/14-q-ibiza.pdf

BQA Training Day 2014

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The World Quadrathlon Championships getting closer, and we hope your training and preparations are going well. Ian Smith our BQA Team Coordinator has organized a Training day, all BQA GB Team members are  invited. Its aim is to meet up with the team, and iron out any concerns offer training tips and have a good day’s training together.

It is at Worcester Canoe Club Saturday 26th April 10 – 4. Please find Itinerary attached. If you wish to come and haven’t confirmed your place already please contact Ian Smith via email … or myself Jean Ashley THANKS.

The World Quadrathlon Champs Keyo Brigg Bomber 2014 is officially a sell out 110 entries are in! That’s now officially the biggest Quadrathlon ever held in Great Britain ….. and your going to be part of it! We have 45 GB Team members, who are all BQA members, please note the following Rule … if you wish to race for Team GB you must be a BQA member .. THANKS!

Please remember if your racing for ‘Team GB’ you Must Be a 2014 paid up of your NATIONAL GOVERNING BODY, so please send me your BQA membership Form and payment … THANKS

Worlds Sell Out Bomber 2014!

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Fellow Quadrathletes!

The World Quadrathlon Champs Keyo Brigg Bomber 2014 is officially a sell out 110 entries are in! That’s brilliant, fantastic news for Lincsquad and for our sport of Quadrathlon! That’s now officially the biggest Quadrathlon ever held in Great Britain ….. and your going to be part of it!

CAMPING at the RACE – Please note following discussions with the other members of the Committee it has been decided that due to the building work at the Leisure Centre during the Keyo Brigg Bomber we will not be able to offer the usual camping or parking beyond the front car park (specifically the grassed area past the all weather pitch and skatepark).

However we have arranged with Peter and Vida at the King William pub (approximately 1km away and where we hold our Wednesday night TT’s) to use the area at the back of the pub, they have very kindly offered to open up early for breakfasts too!
Can anyone thinking of camping/pitching a caravan let us know so we have an idea of who to expect?

David Hinch Lincsquad Club Secretary 2014 please email: secretary@lincsquad.co.uk

New Trophy Races for 2014

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We now have 7 brilliant Races in our National Trophy Series 2014, this is a great start to what I’m sure will be an exciting year for British Quadrathlon! There has been

Race 1 – 4th May Royal Deeside Triathlon
Race 2 – 25th May – Brigg Bomber Quad – NATIONAL & WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS/World Cup
Race 3 – 15th June – Manvers WaterFront Boat Club Quad
Race 4 – 13th July – Box End Sprint Quad
Race 5 – 31st August – Shrewsbury Sprint Quad
Race 6 – 10th August – Fabian 4 Mountain Tri
Race 7 – 20th September Awesome Foursome Quad/World Cup

So get your Race Diary out and start entering races … having a goal enhances the training and makes all the winter training worth while!

Jean Ashley

Manvers South Yorkshire Quad 2014

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Manvers Waterfront Boat Club will be running a Quadrathlon
At Manvers Lake, South Yorkshire 8th June 2014,
Start Time 10:00 Price £15.00 (including boat hire)
1.5k Paddle, 20k Bike, 5k Run – Start Time 10:00

Paddle
Paddle anti clockwise around the lake 1.5 k. The club will be providing boats, paddles and buoyancy aids free of charge. The boats will be sit on tops to help people access this new sport and assist with an easy transition, although more serious athletes may bring their own boats.

Bike
Mountain Bike 20k on nearby paths and trails

Run
Run 5k on nearby paths and trails.

Race Entry and more info:
Enter on line www.mwbc.org.uk
Date of last online entry 9th November 2013. Limited entries are available on the day.

This is an event supported by the BQA, BFT and CE
Showers, changing rooms available, on site café.

More Information contact The Boathouse 01709 878984 or Mark 07704 111414

Royal Deeside Duathlon/Triathlon 2014

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If you want a good warm up before the World Quadrathlon Championships in Brigg on 25th May, how about starting the season of on 4th May with the The 30th Annual Royal Deeside duathlon/triathlon! This unique race sees individuals or team relays starting in Braemar and finishing in Aberdeen over three stages.

Stage 1 is a 36 mile bike, mostly downhill along the scenic north Deeside road, past Balmoral Castle, over the pass of Ballater before taking a right at Dinnet to cross over to the quieter South Deeside road. From there it’s an undulating road to Portach with the last 3km uphill to T1 at the Shooting Greens. After leaving the bikes with the support crews it’s onto Stage 2, a 10 mile run.

Stage 2 The run leg takes us down through Blackhall Forest through a private estate and into Banchory on the South side of the river. A sharp left after going through the estate gates across the river then approximately 4 miles along the old Deeside railway line. On reaching the A957 (the slug road) its downhill to cross the river one last time before meeting up with the support crew at T2 who have transported the bikes from T1.

Stage 3 Is either a 15 mile Kayak down the river to Aberdeen Boat Club (ABC) or back on the bike for a 13 mile spin to Leggart terrace on the edge of the City.

Triathlon 36 mile Bike – 10 mile Run – 15mile Kayak

Duathlon 36 mile Bike – 10 mile Run – 13mile Bike

After registering and a race brief the competitors are set of in 1 minute intervals in a time trial start. In the small mostly local field the Kayakers were sent off first around 10:30. Followed by the cyclists in a fastest goes last scenario, according to the times submitted on race entry.

We are talking with the Fleet Feet Organizers, and we may well be adding this race back to our Trophy Series … so keep posted for updates to our Events page for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

World Championships 2014

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I have been getting lots of emails ….. and YES it is TRUE!!! 

On behalf of Lincsquad the BQA would like to confirm we are holding the WORLD QUADRATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS in 2014. The Brigg Bomber on 25th May will be hosting the Worlds! This is fantastic News for British Quadrathlon, and a Big Thanks to Lincsquad for taking on this event!

I can confirm that all 2014 BQA members will be eligible to race for ‘TEAM GB’ ….. so join the BQA, wear a GB Tri Suit, support your Governing Body … and Race in a World Championships! Lets help Lincsquad, give them the support they deserve and make this a World Championships to Remember!!

It would be fantastic if we could get a great team of quadrathletes racing for Great Britain at the World Championships in Brigg. The BQA is determined to field a large, competitive contingent of British athletes to chase for the medals in all the categories. Our last really large team was back in 2007, where we came home with a huge medal total as shown in the photo at Sedlcany, in Czech Republic.

The World Championships for 2014 will take place at the Brigg Bomber 25th May 2014, our first Quad of the year, and therefore there will not be an opportunity for Athletes to participate in other Quadrathlon Events in 2014 to assess their performance and eligibility. Therefore, GB Team applications for the 2014 World Championships at the Brigg Bomber, should base their eligibility on race performances during the previous season.

Our GB team Coordinator Ian Smith, will shortly sending invites out to our Top National Trophy Quadrathletes and those who raced consistently last season. But we do want to encourage as many of you to race for Team GB and apply to be a part of the 2014 GB team.

Any 2014 BQA member can apply to represent the Team at the World Championships, but please make sure you are a BQA member before you apply.

There are 4 steps to racing for ‘Team GB’

1. Join the  BQA

2. Fill in your GB Application Form

3. Send your Bomber Entry

4. Train …… there’s nothing like a commitment to ENHANCE the Training Regime!

GB Team guidelines on the website under ‘gb team’ this is where we will publish all the World Championship details for the Team, including information about ordering GB Tri suits, GB Gilets, GB Jackets/Fleeces.

Jean Ashley

 

 

 

Murry Long Distance Quadrathlon 2014

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The Murray QUAD, in Australia  is going ahead on Saturday the 10th of May 2014.
The Murray Quad will include a 3km swim on Lake Mulwala, a 20km run around Yarrawonga, a 80km ride from Yarrawonga to Cobram and a 26km paddle on the Murray River to finish at the Tocumwal Foreshore.

British Quadrathletes just might be a bit busy next May preparing for the World Championships in Brigg ….. But 2015 might be a great event to do! If you are interested in receiving more information and updates on the event please forward your details to murrayquad@gmail.com,

Tim Roadley, Murray QUAD race director

Save the Children to host Australia’s first ever quadrathlon in May 2014.
Save the Children will hold Australia’s first ever quadrathlon in the Murray River region in May, combining traditional triathlon events of running, swimming and cycling with a 26 km paddle down the Murray River. About 400 people are expected to take part in the inaugural event, ranging from amateurs to some of the best triathletes and multi-sport athletes in Australia.

“Save the Children is delighted to host the Murray Quad, which offers a fantastic opportunity for athletes and amateurs to compete together while raising vital funds to support and protect children around the world,” said Brett Long, Save the Children’s Adventure Events Manager.
“It will be a gruelling event comprising a range of different skills over a very long period of time. It’s also a great team building event, with relay teams with up to eight people allowed.
“Competitors will be able to draw added inspiration from Save the Children’s work helping vulnerable children across every state in Australia and in more than 100 countries, including the Philippines for the response to Typhoon Haiyan, and the Middle East for the Syrian Refugee Crisis.”

The race will start at the Yarrawonga Rowing Club with a 3km swim on Lake Mulwala, before winding its way through the countryside to Cobram and finishing in Tocumwal on the Murray River.
The running leg will be 20kms and the ride 80kms for a total distance of 129kms, making the Murray Quad the longest quadrathlon event in the world!
The Murray Quad was initially founded by Yarrawonga-Mulwala Canoeing Club and Canoeing Victoria, who fully support Save the Children’s vision of making this a highlight of the Australian multi-sports calendar.
“We’d like to thank Canoeing Victoria for their support to date and look forward to working with them to ensure the event reaches its full potential over the years ahead.

Registrations will open in late January.

For more information call (03) 9938 2079 or email events@sca.org.au.
For media inquiries contact Evan Schuurman on 0400 546 942