Today I was the happy recipient of what can only be described as a stunning frameset: the new Matrixix Pyro TT. This is an all-out time trial/triathlon frameset as you can see. It’s all carbon and first impressions out of…
Matrix Pyro TT Frameset
Well Done Dad!
Well done to my dad who has just received a lifetime award from Gateshead Harriers Athletics Club where he has been coaching for many years. He has organised a ladies middle distance group at the club ever since I can remember so…
Happy Feet
I have happy feet, but not in the Penguin sense (hopefully!). Perhaps I ought to explain… I have mentioned the Foot Function Centre a few times recently, who have supplied me with some custom made orthotic insoles. The insoles are great and seem…
Busy, Busy, Busy…
Last weekend was yet another very busy but productive few day… This started with a trip to the foot function centre on Friday for a review of my orthotic insoles with Paul the Podiatrist. Initially this involved a catch-up/feedback session followed by a…
Christmas
Hopefully everyone had a good Christmas! We have spent it with Jill’s parents, who I like to call the outlaws! We will travelling to Newcastle for part two of Xmas and New Year to see my family later this week.…
Olympic Torch Relay
As you might expect, I had hoped to be part of the 2012 Paralympic Games. This wasn’t to be as far as cycling was concerned and triathlon didn’t get included in next year’s programme which was a great shame as this is…
Dancing on ice?
Well, seems like Luke and myself were right to be cautious last Saturday when we went out for a spin on the Matrix tandem in freezing conditions. Unfortunately several of my former club mates from CC Breckland came to grief on…
Drugs+Sport
I don’t know how many people are aware of this; the British Olympic Association (BOA) has a rule stating that anyone convicted of taking performance enhancing drugs is not eligible for Olympic selection. A few weeks ago this rule was challenged at the Court…
Birthday Weekend
Despite it being my birthday over the weekend, it’s been another busy few days for Tri Team Dawson… Friday After of spot of work as usual I had a short review of my Orthotics from the Foot Function Centre. All…
Website Updates
Keep an eye on the site as we will be trying to find time to update some of the pages over the next couple of months. With new sponsors on board and one or two possibly yet to come, the…