Beginner bike sessions to start on Sat 02/03

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We are starting the beginner bike sessions on Saturday 02/03 in Phoenix Park, coached by Sean Farrell! If you are new to cycling and would like to learn more, make sure to join.

Each session is weather dependent and we will update you the evening before should we need to reschedule or cancel.

ALL participants must be a club member.

Please bring:

  • a bike - any bike in good working condition is fine, it does not have to be a roadbike!

  • A helmet

  • Warm clothing, such as beanie hats under helmet, gloves, base layer, jackets etc. If you dont have cycling shorts/tights, use a warm tracksuit bottom. We could be standing talking/discussing for periods!

  • Any pedal type, clip in or toe clip or flat pedal

  • Runners for everyone. The drills are best with runners even if on clip in pedals (prevents non clip out falls !)

  • Water bottle or sports drink

Session 1 - Phoenix Park Sat 3rd March @10am, Papal Cross car park

  • Your bike, its parts and components, what each component is used for, bike size and fit, bike types.

  • Braking, gear selection, cadence

Session 2 - Phoenix Park Sun 10th March @10am, Papal Cross car park

  • Recap on session 1

  • Cornering and control

  • Intro to group riding

Session 3 - Phoenix Park Sat 23rd March @10am, Papal Cross car park

  • Recap on session 1 and 2

  • Group riding, hill climbing

  • Intro to clip in pedals

These sessions will be followed by group cycling Sundays starting from Phoenix Park.

Thursdays coached swims in Markievicz

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We are adding an additional coached swim in our schedule, with our very own Sean Farrell!

Join us on Thursdays 8pm in the Markievicz Leisure Centre on Luke St, Dublin 2. The next block will start on Thursday 08/02.

We have 2 lanes reserved and can accommodate up to 11 swimmers. Make sure to book in advance and avail of a cheaper rate by booking an entire 8 weeks block!

Pilates classes - winter wellness programme

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Join us for a triathlon-specific round of pilates classes to survive the winter!

As part of the winter wellness programme subsidized by Triathlon Ireland, 3D Triathlon is organizing pilates classes every Wednesday next month starting on 07/02. Led by Barbara Kruta, these sessions will focus on balance, core strenghtening and injury prevention.

Location: Cabra Parkside Community Sports Centre
Date and time: Every Wednesday in February, 6.50pm to 8pm
Cost: €32 for the 4-weeks block

Book now on this page!

New to Triathlon day in Dublin 7 - Come and meet the club

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Have you been thinking about doing a triathlon in 2024?

Do you want to go back to triathlon in 2024?

Now is your time! Come meet us. Come join us.

Saturday 20/01 at 1pm, 3D Triathlon will host its New To Tri day in Gaelscoil Bharra, Dublin 7. Whether you are curious about triathlon, recently joined the club or are a long time member, we hope to see you there to learn about our plans for 2024 around coffee and cake!

Workshop - How to train as a midlife triathlete

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3D Triathlon is co-organizing a “How to train as a midlife triathlete” workshop with Piranha and Portmartnock TC.

Irene Clark is a certified coaching professional who worked in the health industry for the last 17 years coaching women in Athletics, strength & conditioning, general fitness coaching, and nutrition from a background in Sports Science.

She is leading this workshop on 28/01/2024 from 9.30am to 1.30pm in the White Sands Hotel in Portmarnock around training, nutrition, menopause and recovery for midlife triathletes.

Entry fee is €50, refreshments will be provided!

Email us at hello@3dtri.ie for more.

New Committee for 2023-2024

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We’re delighted to present the new committee for the 2023-2024 season.

Huge gratitude to Stephen Smyth, standing down from last season.

The AGM was held at Nancy Hand’s Bar on the 1st of December, and was a hugely enjoyable and productive evening. Lots of energy and new ideas for the upcoming season!

  • Chairperson: Dave Cahill

  • Treasurer: Mathieu Jublot

  • Training Officer: Sean Farrell

  • Membership Officer: Louis Johanet

  • Communications Officer: Louis Johanet

  • Events Officer: Caitriona Campbell

  • Child and Vulnerable Adult Officer: Caitriona Wray

  • Gear Officer: Kevin Kennedy

  • Women in Sport Officer: Caitriona Wray

  • Technical Officer: Ciara Wilson

  • Secretary: Declan O’Beirne


Info for Swims at the Baths

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1. Monday at 8pm.

2. Booking necessary before attending. Block (cheaper) or PAYG: https://www.3dtri.ie/book-training

3. Location is: here

4. Park your bike/car out front. Extra car parking across the road in the GAA club.

5. Enter via the side entrace, see image.

6. Change pool-side, but showers, toilets are available.

7. Wetsuit highly recommended. Temperature should be a couple of degrees warmer that the sea.

Women’s Beginner Triathlon Programme

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This is the perfect opportunity for women who are new to triathlon to participate in a six week training programme.

During these six weeks you will be following a coached programme with plenty of support. The aim will be to complete your first triathlon at Tri Athy on the 3rd of June.
Sessions will be hosted by 3D Triathlon Club, Piranha TC and T3.

For more information on how to sign up please see Dublin Women Triathlon Programme.

If you know someone who is interested, please share!

Spring Cycles 2023

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New block of groups cycles for Spring 2023.

9th of April to 28th of May

Both beginner/improver and advanced groups.

Meet at the Papal Cross 9:20, Sunday mornings, departing at 9:30 sharp - but always check Facebook/WhatsApp for confirmation!

Each cycle has a designated leader who decides the route.

More info on group cycles here: Cycle — 3D Triathlon Dublin

Club members only - or if you’re interested in trying a trial session, drop us an email at hello@3dtri.ie

Come try a duathlon on Saturday 25th in Corkagh Park

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3D triathlon is hosting a training duathlon in Corkagh Park cycle track from 1pm to 3pm.

Open to everyone, this event will give you the opportunity to:

  • get some tips about how to handle transitions

  • improve your bike handling

  • experience the “brick legs” sensation by running a short run-bike-run duathlon on a closed track with multiple loops

All levels will be catered for, so don’t worry if you haven’t got any experience in triathlon! Just make sure to bring your bike as well as a pair of runners.

If you are not a member of the club, please let us know that you are coming first by sending us a message at hello@3dtri.ie or on social networks. We need to know this for insurance purposes. If you are already a member then we will see you there!

There is ample parking available right next to the cycle track, and we will have the track for ourselves for the entire duration of the event.

3D Triathlon takes over St Anne's parkrun on 04/02

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Come be a race marshall with us and show the club colours in St Anne's parkrun on Saturday morning 04/02 at 9.30am! All volunteers will enter a raffle to win a free entry to any individual race from Lough Cutra Castle happening on May 27th in Galway (aquathlon, duathlon or triathlon, distances from super sprint to sprint+) !

Legs tingling? Race the 5k instead and improve your personal best!

Conveniently located next to food trucks and coffee shops, we will be able to meet afterwards for a chat and meet our new joiners.

Sign up with Parkrun here: https://www.parkrun.ie/stannes/

Let us know if you can make it, either as a marshall or as a race participant!

Marshall responsibilities include guiding the participants and cheering for them.

Booking available for Belvedere Swimming

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Belvedere Swims are back

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Belvedere Swims are back 〰️

Booking for Tuesday and Thursday swimming now available on the club booking page

https://www.3dtri.ie/book-training

We need a new Chairperson

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Main responsibilities:

  • Liaise with secretary on the agenda for each Committee meeting

  • Approve the minutes before they are circulated

  • Chair committee and general meetings

  • Ensure the committee operates in the best interest of the club and its members

  • Coordinate communication within the committee

2022 Committee

If you want to know more before committing or are interested contact

hello@3dtri.com

 

Other responsibilities:

  • Help out the other committee members where required

  • Review committee roles in advance of AGM

  • Ensure new committee members feel included

  • Liaise with Club Treasurer on costs of all associated with the role before launching any plan

Time required:

Minimum 1 hour per month for Committee meetings

Adhoc time to keep up to date with Club activities/read minutes