Celebrate the End of the 2XU Season With Us! 🍹

The final race of the 2XU Triathlon Series is upon us, and what better way to wrap it all up than with a drink in hand, good company, and a well-earned celebration!

Whether you’ve raced at St Kilda, smashed it at Geelong 70.3, or just want to soak up the post-race vibes with the squad, we’d love to see you there!

📍 Where: Beachcomber, St Kilda
📅 When: Sunday, 23rd March
⏰ From: 4:30 PM

This is a chance to kick back, share race war stories, and toast to a massive season. Long Course crew, Short Course legends, first-timers, seasoned pros, family & friends - everyone is welcome!

So, pull up a chair, grab a drink, and let’s celebrate another epic season together! 💙💛🏆

Race Weekend Helpers Needed – Let’s Make It a Team Effort!

It’s Race #6 of the 2XU Triathlon Series this weekend, and as always, we need a few extra hands to help things run smoothly! Whether you’re racing, spectating, or just keen to support the squad, we’d love your help at any of the following times:

🔹 Saturday – Tent Set-Up 🏕️ 8:30 AM
Help us get the squad tent and gear sorted for race day. The more hands, the lighter the load!

🔹 Saturday – Race Recon 🚴 7:00 AM
Helpers are always welcome to assist in leading the Race Recon session!

🔹 Sunday – TriKids Support 👧👦 Meet at TA Tent at 10:30 AM for a 10:45 AM briefing in transition.  The TriKids race starts at 11:00 AM, and we need a few volunteers to help keep things running smoothly.

🔹 Sunday – Tent Pack-Down 📦 From 11:00 AM
When the racing is done, we’ll need all hands on deck to pack up.

If you can help out at any of these times, just turn up and lend a hand! Your support makes a huge difference, and we appreciate every bit of it. Let’s finish the series strong, together! 💙💛

This Week’s Swim Sessions – Back to the Pool (Almost!)

After a solid block of open water swims, we were hoping to squeeze in one final session at Elwood Beach tonight, but unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans.

🌧️ With over 15mm of rain in the last 24 hours, the EPA has rated the bay as "poor", meaning tonight’s swim at Elwood Beach is cancelled.

🏊‍♂️ Back to MSAC from Wednesday!
✔️ Wednesday 19th March – MSAC Squad Swim (AM)
✔️ Friday 21st March – MSAC Squad Swim (AM)

While it’s a shame to miss one last bay swim, let’s look ahead to getting back in the pool this week! See you at MSAC! 💙💛

MSAC Pool Closure – Time to Review Your Membership

With MSAC pool closures fast approaching, now is the time to review your membership and make any necessary updates. But don’t rush! We’ll still be swimming right up until Monday, 31st March, so if you want to keep hitting the pool, keep your membership active until at least this date.

🔹 How to Update Your Membership

To make things as easy as possible, you can manage your membership directly through your Tri-Alliance dashboard. We’ve also put together a step-by-step guide to walk you through the process - check it out below.

Here’s what you need to do:
1️⃣ Log in to your account: www.tri-alliance.com
2️⃣ Go to the MEMBERSHIPS tab
3️⃣ Scroll down to see your active memberships
4️⃣ Use the action button to change, cancel, or renew your membership as needed
5️⃣ Changes take effect from your next scheduled payment date

🔹 Key Reminders
✔️ Membership changes are instant, so plan accordingly.
✔️ Downgrades or cancellations take effect from your next payment date.
✔️ If you need to update payment details, that’s done under your PROFILE section.

If you have questions or need assistance, reach out to us at [email protected] or call 1300 680 874.
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Updating Your Payment Details – Stay on Top of It!

Lately, we’ve noticed an increase in failed payments, and in most cases, it’s simply because card or bank details need updating. Instead of waiting for us to chase you up (because let's be honest, no one enjoys those emails), we’re making it easy for you to stay ahead of it!

🔹 How to Update Your Payment Details
Updating your details is quick and easy.  Just follow the step-by-step guide in the PDF below.

Alternatively, here’s what you need to do:
1️⃣ Log in to your account: www.tri-alliance.com
2️⃣ Go to your PROFILE section and select CHANGE PAYMENT DETAILS
3️⃣ Use the drop-down box to select the membership payment you need to update
4️⃣ Enter your new payment details (credit card or bank account)
5️⃣ Click UPDATE to save your changes

🔹 Important Reminder
You’ll need to update both your Annual Membership and your Weekly Training Membership separately, as these are set up as two separate entries with Ezidebit.

If you have any issues or questions, reach out to us at [email protected] or call 1300 680 874.
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Wind Trainer Wars: Smart vs. Not-So-Smart

Last week, we teased you with Coach Gaz’s unfiltered thoughts on wind trainers, and if you thought that was insightful, just wait until you read the full masterpiece he’s put together.

🚴 Smart trainers vs. regular trainers - do you really need the bells and whistles?
🔥 Why your improvement comes from YOU, not your gadgets
💰 Why spending under $200 on a basic wind trainer is actually the smartest move
😤 A not-so-subtle rant about Zwift and why riding indoors doesn’t mean what you think it does

It’s classic Gaz - a little bit of wisdom, a little bit of tough love, and just enough controversy to get people talking. Do yourself a favour and give it a read!

After reading it, if you still want to drop thousands on a smart trainer… well, Gaz will probably have something to say about that too. 😉