Welcome to the Viceroys May Newsletter, where we highlight all the main events, news and things you need to know for the month ahead!
RACE REPORTS
With the season off to a fabulous start, we’re already seeing the 2025 VTC Race Reports start to roll in! If you’ve been asked to write one or have recently done an event, we’d love to get get your report and a few pics to go with it.
You can see all the Race Reports by clicking here, including the latest report by Norman who took on the recent First Stride Events Hampton Triathlon, click here to view.
COACHED SWIM SESSIONS START & CAKE
Every Monday Evening from 26th May (Provisional)
6:30-8:00 pm, Shepperton Lake
We’ll be getting our first coached swim sessions underway on Monday, the 26th May. Our first session, which falls on a Bank Holiday, will also mean coffee and cake! So come join us for cake, even if you can’t make the swim session.
Places are LIMITED for the coached sessions, so remember to sign up in the VTC App.
NB: You need proof of FULL membership with a valid membership card. Please also wear your VTC swim cap.
FREE WEEKEND LAKE SWIMS
Starting Saturday, the 24th May (Provisional)
Shepperton Lake
FREE Saturday OR Sunday morning swim (May to August / September) with a valid FULL membership card (one swim per weekend).
This is a great way to get your weekend started!
NB: You need proof of FULL membership with a valid membership card. You don’t need to book, but you will be required to show your VTC membership card to check in at the lake and get your swim band.
MEMBERSHIP CARDS
Whether you’re an old or new member, you’ll need to get your hands on this season’s membership card to access the FREE swims at Shepperton Lake.
Committee Members will bring cards to track and Monday swim sessions, so please don’t forget to claim yours! New members will also get a VTC swim cap.
TUESDAY EVENING CYCLES
Every Tuesday Evening
6:45 pm Cowey Sale Car Park
Our popular Tuesday evening social rides meet in the Cowey Sale car park at 6:45pm to leave at 7 pm, with a ‘quick’ 30km spin through the Surrey countryside, usually returning just after 8 pm.
Riders of all levels are welcome, sign up in the VTC App.
WEDNESDAY SOCIAL RUNS
Every Wednesday Evening
7:00 pm Walton Bridge
Wednesday evening social runs meet under Walton Bridge on the footpath from 6:45 pm onwards, so folks can start running no later than 7 pm.
The normal route is our 5km loop along Broad Water Walk and back along the Thames towpath: https://www.strava.com/routes/2717443261760176256
This is a member led activity, so the more members there are, the better!
Remember to sign up in the VTC App.
NEW VICEROYS KIT UPDATE
Nalini/Bornbound, our new kit provider, have now confirmed that our Viceroys order will be sent at the end of July and DHL’d, in our hands the first week of August.
Thank you everyone for your patience, especially those of you who ordered their kit straight away (prior to the extended timeframe) on the website itself as we appreciate you have been waiting a while!
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Carla on 07502 226995.
PLUS – EXCITING THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO…
24HR SWIM RELAY – SIGN UP, SIGN UP!!
Saturday, 7th June to Sunday, 8th June
Shepperton Lake
Gather a team of between 1 to 8 swimmers and swim for an hour each, for 24 hours!
This event is unique in being a personal/team endurance swimming challenge rather than about speed or distance. It’s not a race, no one is being timed or tracked. You swim as much as you want, as fast as you want.
The challenge is in the endurance, the team work and camaraderie to support each other for the duration. It’s the 2am cold swims when you just want to sleep. It’s the hugs of relief at the end of each hour, knowing you’ve just ticked another hour off. It’s being huddled around the fire pit with a hot chocolate and dancing to keep warm. It’s cheering the sunrise.
It’s knowing that you’re doing it to raise money for Level Water who provide 1-to-1 swimming lessons for children with disabilities. It’s knowing that, one day, they might be able to take part in this challenge with their friends or family because of the efforts you are putting in to fundraise.
It’s knowing you are using the power of your swimming to change lives. And that’s all pretty wonderful.
ENTER HERE: https://www.levelwater.org/24hr-shepperton
MONTHLY CYCLE LOOP TRAINING
Sunday, 8th June
Short loop on quiet roads around which groups can continue to circulate. The groups will be riding at different set speeds, so you can jump onto whichever group you like and ride with them (or try to keep with them) for as many laps as you like.
Meet at 8:00 am at the normal meet point (Cowey Sale car park), we will ride over to Staple Hill car park, as our warm up.
TOAST TO WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, 11th June
8:00 pm The Anglers, Walton on Thames
Join us for a relaxed evening of drinks and good company! Whether you’re a regular at training sessions or just looking to meet more club members, this is a great chance to catch up when not in training mode. No race talk required—just good vibes, great chats, and a fun night out!
VICEROYS CLUB CHAMPS 2025
Saturday 5th July 2025
10:15 am Dorney Lake, Off Court Lane, Dorney, Windsor, SL4 6FJ
Enter at https://thefixevents.com/fixaddiction-triathlon
Get ready to test your endurance, speed, and determination at this year’s Viceroys Club Championship!
Swim:750m | Bike: 20km | Run: 5km
This is the perfect event to showcase your competitiveness and challenge yourself against your teammates while enjoying the support and encouragement from all the Pinks on and off the course.
This year’s Club Champs will be held at Dorney Lake on the 5th of July, and with a start time of 10:15 am, it’s the perfect event to bring your friends and family along to. Plus, Viceroys will benefit from our own start wave and transition area.
Whether you’re racing for the podium, just for fun or coming along to support your teammates, this is an event for everyone!
Sign up now at https://thefixevents.com/fixaddiction-triathlon, get your cheer squad ready and let’s race!
