Member Profile - Simon Trehearn

Simon competing in last year's SCCU 25

This month, it's the turn of Kingston Phoenix's current Club Champion, Simon Trehearn to tell us a little about his triathlon, cycling and time trialling exploits. An Ironman and 12 hour TT finisher, Simon has been our most prolific tester over the last few seasons and he is continuing his good form into 2014 where he will be taking on the National 24 hour tt and the Embrunman Triathlon later in the season.

 

 

 

 

 

What’s your bike ownership history or what do you currently ride?

I started out on a Specialised Allez and that got me through my first season of time trials and numerous triathlons, including an Ironman. I’m now lucky enough to have a Cervelo P3 for racing and a Cervelo S2 for training and weekend rides. The Allez now gets me to work and back.

 

How did you start cycling?

My midlife crisis got me in to triathlon and that highlighted my need to improve my cycling. It also encouraged me to get on my bike; living in Surrey I am so lucky to have beautiful countryside to be able to explore and enjoy.

 What made you join Kingston Phoenix?

I was introduced to one of my wife’s colleagues who was a fellow triathlete. He (Alex) introduced me to the club and encouraged me to get involved.

 

What has been your most memorable cycling experience?

Last summer I took part in the Alpe d’Huez triathlon – the memories of riding in such stunning scenery will stay with me forever.

 

What has been your worst cycling experience?

I’ve been lucky never to have had any injury or serious incident on the bike. Hearing of, or witnessing any serious accident is always upsetting. I’ll take a million punctures, mechanicals or going off course over anyone having an accident any day of the week.

 

What cycling / sporting achievement are you most proud of?

Picking up the Club Champion Trophy was obviously a very proud moment – especially considering those that have gone before me.

Finishing any endurance event is the culmination of hours and hours of training – for this reason completing two 12 hour time trials and the Ironman distance triathlons I’ve done  are achievements I’m proud of.

 

What are your plans for the rest of this season or next season?

I’ve somehow been talked in to doing a 24 hour time trial and intend doing that in June. I’m also back of to the French Alps to do another triathlon and will get in as much riding and racing this season as possible.

Sum yourself up in three words.

Happy when cycling




Simon on his way to 231miles in last year's ECCA 12hr TT