The Byron Tri Club had 18 participants finish in the top ten at the Tweed Enduro last Saturday, backing up their triumph at South West Rocks two weeks ago.
The club sits at the top of the North Coast Triathlon League with 89 points with the Yamba Stingrays (83) and Coffs Harbour Rockets (80) in hot pursuit.
‘The race felt like a roller- coaster ride, starting with an exceptionally fast swim and ride. However, things got challenging when we had to turn around into the wind at the halfway point during the ride and face the extreme humidity during the run,’ BTC organiser Deb Fuller said.
‘We really had to push ourselves to stay at the top of the leaderboard’.
Jaime Cascajares entered into the Men’s Open category where he secured second place. Similarly, Gracie Richter clinched second place in the females overall.
David Mildren had an unforgettable race. Despite swimming 1.1km, enduring two flat tyres during the 90km ride, and assisting a marshal who had flipped his motorcycle and needed help, David still managed to complete the 21.1km run and secure a podium finish with third place, in a time of 4 hours and 43 minutes.
‘It was a day filled with sweat, laughs and lots of ‘ouch’ moments. But it looks like we maxed out on points again and that’s what makes it all worth it,’ Deb said.
