Equipe Franco-Japonaise NFCC

Choshi Triathlon 2009

2009-10-08T08:51:00.010+09:00

Hello, all
On 10/4 was the last triathlon of the season : The Choshi Marina International Triathlon.
A lot of people registered to the race so it was already full before dead line, and some of NFCC members could not participate. Had a thought for the ones back to their countries, who were not here this year : David, Paul, Jacques,...
Condition were good, considering pouring rain and strong wind the day before AND the day after...
The "ancients" knew the hard course on the bike (souvenirs... my 1st OLY here on a mountain bike...) whereas the young (and crazy) dogs were discovering it.
Run course has changed this year, making it much more challenging, with lots of hills, u-turns...

So, what happened ?
Hiro-the-star, the local attraction, known anywhere he goes made a sub 2:15 after a brilliant swim (I want the same wetsuit !)
David Sims, as regular as a clock, scored his 17956th sub2:20.
Fabien, after 1 year rest... heu, recovery, is back in business. Like Eric Lesne, only a few weeks after his debuts on ironman distance. Both went under 2:40. Note : please register with romanji, it's hard enough to find your name in japanese characters in the result list...
Kudo-san had the run of the day : 38min on that course is fast !
As for me, Hiro kicked my ass on the swim, so I went deep in the red-purple-black zone to get him on the bike (Hiro, do you know you lose time putting socks on ?;)) and struggled the rest of the race. Managed a surprising overall 8th though.

Now is winter coming. Some of us are now preparing the next event : Ironman New-Zealand, in march 2010. yes, it's starting now...
See you around,

Eric

Still smiling ?

Having a chat. With a cup of tea.

I'm coming for you, HIROOOOOOOOO !!!!

Wheel size does matter, don't you think, Didier ? And it's all carbon-made... (do you read, Sandy ?)

Fabien attacking hard.

Eric L. on an 'easy' race...

David, I must tell you : blue wheels don't match with red frame...
(Keep the wheels, give me the frame ?)

Young girl running

He even cuts his bib number to be more aero... He is a STAR §

The green fly

Kudo on the hills

Nani ?? Already done ?

Long Triathlon of Sado island

2009-09-29T14:11:00.012+09:00

Hi guys , I would to write fews lines about the Astroman ( Sado island long triathlon )

ASTROMAN:

SWIMMING 3.8kms

I took me 1h17min to finish this one ( not too bad not too good ) but the worst is ahead so take it easy.

BIKE 190kms

this one was a little more hot and longer 6hours 37mins

RUN marathon (42.2kms)

And finaly the finish line after 13hours and 2minutes

The fews following days were a little bit taff but I enjoyed the island and few glasses of wine

Thanks for all the support from my family and also Thanks to the team NFCC( especially Eric)

Introduce NFCC

2009-08-17T13:46:00.007+09:00

Hi their!!

This is the information of NFCC.
PCJ (Peugeot Citroen Japon) introduce "Team NFCC" in our internal news paper on July.
We are supporting NFCC and FC Ryukyu(football) and RUI KITADA (golf player) 2009.
Please refer to this image.

Thanks.

K.SATO
PCJ

Antwerp Ironman 70.3

2009-08-11T07:46:00.005+09:00

Hello, boys and girls
Here are some pictures of the last half-ironman at Antwerp (Belgium).
Swim : 1,9km
Bike : 90km
Run : 21km
Weather at start was typically local : cold and rainy.
Nice program...

David couldn't race, due to injuries. So his younger brother Olivier took his wetsuit and went for the swim : 24 minutes ! 2nd split time of age groupers !!
Yes, he's an Holderbach...
Come on, Olivier, buy a bike and some runners !

I managed a 4:35 (27 minutes / 2:22 / 1:39) after suffering hell on Antwerp's cobblestones.

Resting : the most important thing in training !

Yes, we are happy to be here...

A few minutes before chaos

Swim : done. Let's have fun now !

Warm up

At the beginning, life is beautiful...

... You joke with other people by passing them (hello, miss !)...

... Then comes the pain...

... and the final delivrance !

Cheers,
Eric

Saitama triathlon august 9th

2009-08-10T16:56:00.007+09:00

Hello everybody

This is few pictures from the triathlon in Saitama yesterday ( 9th of august )

The triathlon distances are Swim : 1.5k Bike :80k Run 24k.

Two years ago was my first try but I had to retire during the running( due to an overweight !!!) so this time I really wanted to finish it ( even if I still have the sama weight :85kilos !!)

So I decided to learn a little bit more about drinking and eating during the race which was a very good thing because I finished and the time wasn`t so bad ( maybe the running could be better with 3 or 4 kilos less,but I still like to enjoy a beer or two sometimes so, I have to make more efforts during the race ...)

My final time was 5h23mn...( quite Happy.)

Swim :28 mn / Bike : 2h31mn / Run : 2h24mn ( overall 41th / more than 200people at the start line)

But my favourite thing about yesterday was, after the finish line to go to rest under the water falls!!!

Ishigaki souvenirs 2 : more !

2009-06-24T13:40:00.014+09:00

Hello, there.
Here are some more videos extracted from the original race DVD.
You should be able to find some NFCC tops and shorts in the middle of the water, the bike, the crowd,...

Eric

5H enduro in SYUZENJI CSC at June 20th

2009-06-24T13:21:00.008+09:00

Hello,

Some photo from 5H enduro race in "SYUZENJI CSC" (cycle sports center / IZU, Shizuoka)

Very very tough course… so tired!

But we get “bicycle” by draw/lot after the race.

*** Very Lucky day ! ***

Mt.Fuji hill climb race June 7th

2009-06-24T12:53:00.004+09:00

Hello ! NFCC members

Good photo in Mt.Fuji hill climb race at June 7th.
So very beautiful day, and nice veiw.

3 Japanese NFCC members (Mr. Aoki, Mr.Hiruta and Mr.Suzuki) were entered this race.

Saitama triathlon, june 6th : results and pictures

2009-06-11T17:56:00.005+09:00

Hello, all
Some results of the Saitama triathlon which was held last Sunday 7th.
Renaud and his beloved wife were racing (against each other, of course) in the sprint distance.
Paul, Guillaume and I were competing in the Olympic distance.

Swim in a large pond.
Bike around it : 10km per lap, quite flat but windy. Some tight turns.
Run nearby : 2,5km per lap, one "serious" hill which make you feel your legs...

Conditions were nice and warm, and all of us spent a good time (or nearly...)

Overall results :

Some pictures :

Eric

Bike navi HITACHINAKA 2009

2009-06-04T16:14:00.005+09:00

There were 167 people entry 3H enduro this time in HITACHINAKA (IBARAGI prefecture)

We entered three members for this race.

Rainy day! bad condition for everybody.

But Mr,OHORI. he is an ace attacker of PCJ(Peugeot Citoren Japon).

His result is 35 -2Lap from top.

for me.....I got a cramp my both legs....ouch (;_;)125 /-7Laps !!!! oh dear!!

KANPAI !!

See ya

reported by K.S

Peugeot Citroen Japon member in AIZU

2009-06-04T13:21:00.009+09:00

Hi there! This is from Peugeot Citroen Japon members.
We went to AIZU in Fukushima prefecture this GOLDEN WEEK (May 1st to 3rd)
It was wonderful time we enjoy it.
Two of members were use train from SHINJUKU to KINUGAWA by SPACIA(private room in express train).
Then pedaled a cycle for KITAKATA.
We joined there at KITAKATA. and next.....! what shall we do next???
Yes drinking!!! Love drink... drunk....
2nd day, we attacked URA-BANDAI to Lake-HIBARA and GOSHIKI-NUMA(Five colored lake). There is a blue sky above us and flesh air!!
Just little hard for me...hehehe.
Anyway, that a nice memories and experience of us.

KOINOBORI swimming in the sky!

Uhhhhhh Ice cream is not for only kids!

Say cheeeezzzzz!!

There is BANDAI-san (Mt,BANDAI) behind us.

Other photo in the PICASA in website of NFCC!!

Ishigaki souvenirs...

2009-06-03T20:02:00.003+09:00

Some videos from Ishigaki bike course and finish line.

Eric

Trip to Sendai ( touring)

2009-05-22T18:38:00.014+09:00

Voila quelques photos de mon petit voyage en velo .
Here we are few pictures about my trip to Sendai

My bicycle before to start the travel

1er jour : Fujisawa ( ma maison ) - Sarugakyo ( au milieu des montagnes ) 205 kilometres : les premier 80kms seulement de l`agglomeration ( sortir de Tokyo n`est pas chose facile ) et en suite beaucoup de champs de theet les dernier 40 kms rentre dans la montagne .Sarugakyo est au bord d`un petit lac tres mignon et avec des bains d`une vue magnifique . Seul petit probleme c`est que je dormais dans une tente ( ou plutot j`ai faillit dormir ) et il faisait tres froid .

1st day :Fujisawa ~Sarugakyo ( right in the middle of the mountains ) 205kms.

The first 80kms are to try to get out of tokyo 8 not an easy thing)and then you arrive in the middle of green tea trees fields. Sarugakyo is next to a very small lake very nice , From the Onsen it`s a wonderful view .The only problem is the COLD ,I couldn`t sleep for all the night ( cold freezing)

Onsen where I went and stayed

2eme jour Sarugakyo - Lac de Iwanashiro ( un des plus grand lac du japon ) 240 kms prevu mais seulement 140 fait de ma part le reste en voiture due a une douleur du genou : Premier 50kms montagne et stations de ski ( 3 exactment ) ensuite du plateau sur 50kms et retour dans la montagne ou mon genou ne me supportait plus ( le salopard ) donc finis le reste en voiture ( des gens du coin vraiment tres sympas ) et dormis al`hotel avec et repas de roi

2nd day Sarugakyo~lake of Iwanashiroko ( one of the biggest lake ) 240kms to do but only 140kms done because of an injure on my left knee in the mountains.The first 2 hours is just climbing ( ski pists : Echigo Yusawa)and then you go down to the ski pists and all the way up to niigata , turn right in direction of the lake of Iwanashiroko but you still have one more time some mountains to climb ( it`s where I injured myself ) and finish the last 100 kms by car ( very kind couple ,because I don`t think it`s very easy to take somebody in your car with his bicycle :especially a GAIJIN)

This evening Istayed in a nice hotel (with nice food)because I really needed to sleep .( 19:30in bed)

The place where I had to stop because of my knee

the dinner

3eme jour Lac de Iwanashiro-Sendai 195 kilos. : Changement d`itineraire et essayer d`eviter les montagnes , descendre un peu ma selle pour avoir moins de poids sur les genoux .J`ai passe toute la journee avec le pied gauche juste pose sur la pedale alors que le pied droit etait enclenche dans la pedale et travaillait ( heureusement il n`y avait pas beaucoup de montagne sinon je n`aurais jamais finit).

3rd day Iwanashiroko~Sendai 195kms: I had to change my route because of my injure , I couldn`t take the risk to go back in the mountains ,so I went down to Koriyama and then on the route 4 went up to Sendai .All the day riding only with my right leg ,trying to save my left one .( hopefully it was not so hard )

Picture took from Fukushima

4eme jour Sendai-Matsushima -Maison de l`oncle( arrivee) 80kms.Meilleurs moment : relaxation et magnifique vue .
Les iles de Matsushima sont tres reputees au japon ( 2eme meilleurs point de vue) et donc repas de midi : Poisson cru a gogo et huitres cuite au barbecue.

4th day Sendai ~Matsushima ~my uncle `s house (goal) 80kms Best moments of the trip:

Relaxation and wonderful views .

The islands of Matsushima are very famous ( 2nd most beautiful place in japan ) ,something like 200 island in one place .For the lunch Sashimi ( raw fish) and Oysters grilled on the barbecue

Kaisendon ( raw seafoods and fishes on rice)

Ensuite ma femme et les enfants sont arrives le lendemain en voiture et nous avons encore passes trois jours a visiter .
Magnifique et surtout beaucoup plus calme que la vie urbaine ( meme si j`habite un peu a l`ecart de Tokyo)

The following day my wife arrived with the children ( by car of course)and we stayed three more days enjoying Sendai .
Wonderful place and of course much more quiet than Tokyo

My two children

Ishigaki 2009 Pictures & more

2009-04-27T22:41:00.006+09:00

Thanks to your special reporter (Heloise), we have photos of pretty much all the phases of the Ishigaki 2009 edition (check the link at the bottom of the post).

I'll let someone with actual writing talent (David, who did you train for that?) the job of describing the race, its conditions and its results.

Suffice to say that the NFCC winner(s) this year are:

Best NFCC time, and 1st in his category:

Eric Hermand

Best "First time triathlon": Olaf Kasten

Best NFCC Female and first in her category: Naomi Thebault

And from all the crew:

All the results are here:http://ishigakijima-triathlon.jp/results/index.php?search=1&year=12&category=a&name=&p=1

Pictures here:

20090427-1 Ishigaki 2009

C'est parti!

2009-04-25T17:21:00.001+09:00

Supporters gathered very early this moning in Haneda airport to cheer the team as they were boarding for Ishigaki!

Some Elite athletes even brought their very own Fan club (Olivier)

And some had more trouble getting out of bed this morning... Great work-out to ride around &n around in Haneda for Paul & Guillaume!

Go for it guys!!

Ishigaki Gazette

2009-04-22T23:11:00.001+09:00

This was just too good an email not to post it on the blog...

Special edition - Pre-race release

The highly anticipated Ishigaki Gazette is available again - for free!

First: the concern...
Your favorite reporter will not travel this year due to the financial crisis / budget cuts.
No, it's not for that reason but it could be a trendy excuse.
So even though I'll stay in Tokyo, riding with Sullivan in Oi-Futo while you guys have fun in Okinawa, there is still room for the Gazette.

Second: the Gazette...
Who's out:
        > Paul & Guillaume - couldn't managed to get over there : (
        > David - in boxes and working on his round shape : o
        > Olivier - family pressure... too many kids around
        > Hiro - working to pay his trip to World champs' (70.3 - Half Ironman) : )
        > Richard - either he lost his wallet, either he went to London for the marathon : )
        > Franck, Renaud, Bruno, Luc & the VTP - couldn't make the trip from France or HK this time : (
        > Jerome - focusing a the gizillion things he's doing, especially swim coaching, scuba diving and getting his Judo 4th dan (or what ever it's called)

Who's in (new):
We have a huge wagon of fresh meat! And some are fast meat!
> Jack - just joined the gang and fits right in! Watch out for his spirit!
> Laurent - and his brother (forgot the name... I'm gonna get fired with such poor reporting facts) - Beware, this is one of the hot guns this year. He can do well in the 3 disciplines + pacing it all.

> Denis - After his successful debut in Choshi, Denis is back for more. Taking evening private swimming lessons he's ready to rumble.

> Olaf - needless to say, but that guy can run! And ride! Fortunatly for the others, he still has room for improvement in swimming (bad news for next year!).

> Not your common newbie guy but on the contrary, may be the most experience guy around and bound to Kona in the fall for Ironman Worlds, I call Ben!!! With strong skills (he'll draft the life out of you in the water) and such a boost in motivation, he's gonna be on fire!

> James - Not Andrew! I have to apoligize - I kept call him Andrew for a while... Anyway, determined learner at the pool, strong biker, his run will be an adventure (I don't think he likes running...) : )

> Marc-Andre - Other determined (stuburn?) swim student. Man, he made tremendous improvements!
> Naomi - her first Ishigaki, solo. Well Daddy will be right behind making sure no boys come even close... I wish I could see the swim!

Who's back:
That's a long list & I know I'll miss people - sumimasen!
> our favorite rugbyplayer, looking more like a ballerine lately thanks to his IM NZ preparation, is looking to crush the course. I personnaly look forward to the results: can he do the double 40 (over 40km/h on the bike, and a sub 40mn run behind). Yeap, that pressure on his shoulder. I pay 1 beer for each (that applies to anyone doing - I need to go buy a case of beer this year)

        > Eric won't be racing in a Provencal outfit, but he's more ready than ever
        > The Martin couple - they're back, and for a good cause - do check w/them for donations! (I'm serious here)
        > David, our most recent Kona IM finisher, is back for the Nth times. Make room on the bike - another crusher on the way!

> Olivier & Patrice are back - preparing deligently for the race under the Sakuras, with some border-line-legal sport drinks...

        > Stu, after facing back issues and other adversities, is the fittest guy in town!
        > Didier, sharpening his new bike, new suit, new everything, is ready to have a fantastic time
        > Hans having prepared intensively through some cross training (skiing + Roppongi?) is fine tuned to have a blast.

> Another couple, Armel & Luc, more incisive than ever, should avoid doping test prior to the race... Pre-race warm up starts Sunday early morning, not Saturday evening in the disco clubs... : )

> Daddy Vincent, mentioned above, found his excuse to take it easy this year, in spite of the sweat looking bike...

Who's next (they might not even know about it):
        > Vincent, after completing sucess Tokyo Marathon, Ishigaki is the next thing on the list
        > Francois, always looking for something to compete vs his younger brother - "I did Ishigaki" is a must
        > Anne, Sprint 2009, Olympic 2010, normal continuity

Third, last minute advices
> Have fun, have fun, have fun! And take pictures for us! : )
> Do put your googles first and then the swim cap. You won't lose the googles if someone gives you a big hug in the swim

> Do go to the Saturday swim - it's time to test the wetsuit (only 1 at a time please) and learn about the course

> Go from the swim to the your bike rack to avoid getting lost during the race
> Bring plastic bags - 1 to keep bike stuff dry, 1 for the run stuff (if it rains), 1 to get the wetsuit on (try on Saturday as well: put a foot in the bag, then put your fot in the wetsuit, repeat with the other foot & hands)

        > Helmet first, then the bike.
        > Don't forget your race bib (belt or pined)
        > Keep it fun, no drafting on the bike
        > Pace yourself
        > There is a bus tour to see the full bike course, consider it if you're a first timer...
        > Admire the bikes - you'll use some sweet bikes: Cervelos, Scott, Karbona, Trek, Argon, ... Enjoy!
        > Move around a little (arms & legs) prior to the start - get your heart up to 120 bpm (if you have a monitor) so it goes smoothly when you get in...

> Drink & eat like you do in training
> And did I say to have fun?

D. Holderbach

One week before Ishigaki

2009-04-20T21:26:00.007+09:00

Every year, Tokyo's finest triathlon team (that would be us) gathers in the warm climate of Okinawa to participate in the Ishigaki triathlon. 2009 is no exception, and all the athletes have been preparing for this sporting feast. Some have even arranged to stay a kittke longer to ensure the after party is equally well attended.

One athlete will be missing this year though, and he will be sorely missed. David Holderbach, after a number of years being our master coach is relocating to France and therefore won't be able to attend. David, your legacy will live! For more about David and his departure, please check his blog here.

Anyhoo, most of us have been training hard for this event, and the triathlon group has become larger. Here is what we looked like on Sunday after a few laps in Oi Futo.

Still smiling!

Let's see what comes after the race on Sunday ;-) I am confident our Master Coach will want to see some improvement over last year, so gambatte!

Whilst it is too late to make some significant improvement on fitness, it is still possible to forget some essential gear for the event. Here is a link to help with this essential discipline of packing your suitcase with the right gear: http://triathlon.racechecklist.com/

See you in Ishigaki!

NFCC Elite / 34th Challenge Road Race Results

2009-04-08T06:29:00.006+09:00

Here the results of the 34th Challenge Road Race :

Elite Class :

Goji Kawamura : 32

Kotaro Iwakura : DNF

Sebastien Pilotte : DNS

Junior Class :

Tomohiro Kinoshita : 3

For more details :

⇒Francais

⇒日本語

■　Photo 写真　■

Lavaman Triathlon April 2009

2009-04-02T15:12:00.001+09:00

Here a picture of one of our Triathlon member, David Sims at Lavaman Triathlon.

Videos / Photos IM in NZ 2009

2009-03-30T15:30:00.010+09:00

Results / Ironman 70.3 in Singapore

2009-03-30T13:52:00.002+09:00

Hiroyuki Suzuki's results at Ironman 70.3 in Singapore

With this great result, Hiroyuki is qualified for the Ironman WorlChampionship next October in Clearwater, Florida.

Results / Ironman in NZ 2009

2009-03-30T13:43:00.008+09:00

Our two members' results at the following link

Live from TAUPO

2009-03-07T03:30:00.001+09:00

http://ironman.edgeboss.net/wmedia-live/ironman/57400/280_ironman-taupoim_090306.asx
and track
Eric Hermand : 387
Jacques Daumont : 815
Richard Kimber : 219
Christopher Couch : 811
Ben Distel : 824
Ricky May : 1113
on http://ironman.com/events/ironman/newzealand?show=tracker

The links for tomorrow

2009-03-06T16:33:00.002+09:00

Video of the bike route - thanks to Wayne
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPY3RV9HFn0

Live info in less than 12 hr
http://www.ironmanlive.com

Looks rainy
http://i43.tinypic.com/15s06bs.jpg

Go boys!
david

Ironman New Zealand : Day 3

2009-03-06T15:27:00.004+09:00

This morning was the general briefing.
It's forbidden to drink beer during race. Jacques is desperate about this.
The check-in took us a long time :
- wetsuit had to be washed (not rinsed) by an official (despite the fact that we had a swim earlier in the morning). Went back to hotel to bring them back.
- forgot to have the bike and helmet checked. A classical.
- big news : Richard's bike cleared the technical check. What trick did he use ??? Did he hypnotize the guy ? Anyway, Paul, you can be proud of him, he'll be at the start line tomorrow !
- 2nd big news (at least for me) : my watch which got drown in a swim could be dry off and now works. Strangely, but works.

Please don't show this photo to Alain.
Note that Richard's bike is in between, getting hit by the 2 others. No worries, his (still new) bike has already dimps everywhere...

Ready to go !

The technical had more to deal with the rider than with the bike...

Technical had a hard time there, unmounting and mounting back all parts... nearly a joke !

Here we are.
Time to go to bed (after watching a rugby game on TV).

Good night !

Live coverage & 22 hr to go

2009-03-06T08:36:00.002+09:00

Seulement 22 hr avant le coup de canon - ca fait moins d'1 jour pour ceux qui ont du mal avec les chiffres!
Only 22hr to go (at the timing of this posting) - less than a day away from pure challenge!

And look the GOOD NEWS: Ironmanlive.com will have full and live streaming coverage of the race on Saturday as well as athlete tracking.

Noter qu'il doit y avoir la video en direct (sur Internet): va falloir se lever tot maintenant!!!

Allez les gars!
Go boys!!!

Tagged !

2009-03-05T13:45:00.004+09:00

That means it's too late to withdraw now...
It also means that we can go to the carbo load party tonight and eat everything we want ! Yes !

Ironman New Zealand : Day 2

2009-03-05T05:23:00.005+09:00

Hello, minna-san !
First swim in Taupo lake this morning. Still lucky with weather today.
Water is at perfect temperature and is crystal clear. Should be a pleasant swim.
Quite a long run to T1.
Now heading for a ride along the run course.

Mata ne !

Richard still fighting with everything.
Today : the swimsuit. After that : the goggles.

Smiling lesson.

Lake Taupo

Les trois mousquetaires

Welcome to New Zealand !

2009-03-04T16:37:00.004+09:00

Hello, everybody !

After a long flight with an unexpected stop and some errance on the road, we finally made it to Taupo.

Even Richard was on time at the airport ! (now, he's still currently fighting to mount his bike)

Weather is great, sunny and warm. But rain is expected to come from tomorrow till race day.

Staying focused on the race

Carbs refueling

The new top

Mata ne !

Geelong 70.5 IR

2009-02-10T21:17:00.003+09:00

オーストラリアのGeelong（メルボルンから車で1時間ほど走った所にある港町）で開催されたIronman 70.3 Geelong（ハーフアイアンマンSwim1.9k Bike90.1k Run20.2k）に出場してきました。前日の最高気温は47℃だったのですが、当日は20℃くらいで、バイクコースでは雨と風で肌寒く感じるコンディションでした。
Swimは港内を泳ぐコースで、力むことなく、泳ぐことができました（29:28）。Bikeは周回コースだったので人が多く、運悪く私は5分のドラフティングペナルティをとられ、また落車をしてBikeを破損してしまいましたが、なんとか少ないロスでまとめることが出来ました（2:37:36　約34km/h平均）。Runは挽回しようと思っていたので、怪我をしていましたがペース配分を考えずにとにかく前へ前へ進むことだけを考えて走りました（1:32:25　約4:30/km）。ゴールは4:46:01（242位/1040人中）で自分のベストレコードを更新することは出来ませんでしたが、次に繋がる「あきらめない気持ちを持ち続ける」レースが出来たと思います。次は来月、Singa poreです。応援よろしくお願いします！

Galop d'essai

2009-01-22T21:38:00.006+09:00

Allez, c'est la section tri qui inaugure le Blog NFCC!!!
Tri section is the first one to test out the NFCC Blog! Pretty neat!

As bonus, some pictures from last year Ishigaki Triathlon, one of the biggest NFCC member gathering.
En prime, des photos souvenir u tri d'Ishigaki 2008, ou le taux de NFCC fut particulierement eleve.

Demain, 23 janvier est d'ailleurs le dernier jour pour s'inscrire a l'edition 2009. Un des interets de cette course, c'est y admirer les pros internationaux.

Tomorrow (Jan 23rd) is the last day for '09 edition sign up. A great feature of the race is that you can enjoy watch the pro race.

Thanks Stephan for set the Blog up! Merci a Stephan pour le Blog!