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Shorts designed for triathlons, such as tinleys’s, speedo’s and desoto’s have less padding. However, if you like more padding, any bike short will do. Most cycling shorts have synthetic pads that dry fast. They’ll be dry within minutes. I’ve run and swum with regular bike shorts w/o any problems. Andres

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said: Hi All, I ride my bike to and from work, and a pass a pool along the way.  I’ve been on several triathalon clothing sites that advertise padded bike shorts that can be used for swimming, that are quick dry, etc.  Can anyone suggest which brand is the best, what you have had good experience with (good padding, quick drying, etc.)? Thanks, Keith

I used DeSoto’s power tri shorts last weekend in my first race, and they worked out well for me. — Jet Jaguar I have a spam blocking address.  Replying to me is like pulling teeth. Visit my crappy home page at http://home.att.net/~chmilnir/ MSTie #54297 Potato salad is a dish that is best served cold.  It is very cold in the refrigerator.

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You will find a lot of support for DeSoto Sports. They have phenomenal customer service and they are a dedicated triathlon company. Their Tri shorts run $38 on the website … do a quick search of the archives on Desoto and you’ll see plenty of happy customers. –stv I ride my bike to and from work, and a pass a pool along the way.  I’ve been on several triathalon clothing sites that advertise padded bike shorts that can be used for swimming, that are quick dry, etc.  Can anyone suggest which brand is the best, what you have had good experience with (good padding, quick drying, etc.)?

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Keith: If you practice, you will find that for racing, you can get by without padded shorts. Pearlizuma does make a short bike short padded that can do what you want. Hi All, I ride my bike to and from work, and a pass a pool along the way.  I’ve been on several triathalon clothing sites that advertise padded bike shorts that can be used for swimming, that are quick dry, etc.  Can anyone suggest which brand is the best, what you have had good experience with (good padding, quick drying, etc.)? Thanks, Keith

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Hi All, I ride my bike to and from work, and a pass a pool along the way.  I’ve been on several triathalon clothing sites that advertise padded bike shorts that can be used for swimming, that are quick dry, etc.  Can anyone suggest which brand is the best, what you have had good experience with (good padding, quick drying, etc.)? Thanks, Keith

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I’ve had no problems at all with my rip ‘n hammer tri shorts. I’ve used them for short tris and a 1/2 IM. I haven’t used them for regular pool training but I know they dry quickly and are very comfortable. I would recommend a thorough rinsing after the pool to remove as much of the chlorine as possible. http://www.rnhclothing.com/ Cheers, Ross – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi All, I ride my bike to and from work, and a pass a pool along the way.  I’ve been on several triathalon clothing sites that advertise padded bike shorts that can be used for swimming, that are quick dry, etc.  Can anyone suggest which brand is the best, what you have had good experience with (good padding, quick drying, etc.)? Thanks, Keith

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I ride my bike to and from work, and a pass a pool along the way.  I’ve been on several triathalon clothing sites that advertise padded bike shorts that can be used for swimming, that are quick dry, etc.  Can anyone suggest which brand is the best, what you have had good experience with (good padding, quick drying, etc.)?

Desoto tri shorts work great for me. David / FEY2K IMCAL2000 16:53 (remove spaces) at att dot net

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A Triathlete’s Prayer As I lay me down and hope for sleep, race courses in my mind I do keep. But if I stare, and toss and turn, tomorrow’s hope shall surely burn. And I if I die before I wake, my bike to heaven I hope to take. Downhill, downwind, without a care, riding free, no flat, no spare. But Heaven and Earth cannot erase, those swim course waters I still do taste. My run I see, so strong and clear, the crowds do cheer as the line draws near. My lids are heavy, and my mind grows dull, the weight of training is felt in full. Please Lord, calm my fears as I compete, I need your Blessing, I’m a Triathlete. Jim Jimison

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FINALLY!&nbsp; Now I have something to mumble when forced to attend church functions with my in-laws.

       Sounds like you might need to go more than that?! david Never give up, Be satisfied w/ your best, Do unto others…..

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In this order: – two pairs of socks – one plastic bag – downhill mountain bike shoes (they have no ventilation) – another plastic bag – Twinkle toes – one or two full shoe covers. Of course this means a $1000 wardrobe just for your feet, but I’m sure it works. Does anybody have any good advice for mere mortals. Steve, I have set my hopes on you for this one, being the Canadian clothing guy!

Instead of using plasic bags try using race numbers over the two layers of socks. Most race numbers are made of tyvec, which is used to insulate houses, it allows moisture out but keeps the wind out and heat in. A guy in our cycling club swears by them and never wears booties. Matt

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I love my gore-tex windstopper socks.. Substitutes easily the two pair of regulars and the plastic or tyvex layer trInIc

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I ride my mountain bike when it is cold. You can bundle up and not feel so constricted as when you are on a road bike. Safer too when you hit ice or snow. Biggest thing is keeping feet warm. In the 30’s only allows for about 1:15 before the feet are pretty damn cold, numb. That seems to be the concensus, you can ride around with a couple of layers of clothing until it’s mindbogglingly cold, but those feet bo numb no matter what you do. For those interested in 6 hour rides during Winter, this is what a Canadian cycling pro taught me: In this order: – two pairs of socks – one plastic bag – downhill mountain bike shoes (they have no ventilation) – another plastic bag – Twinkle toes – one or two full shoe covers. Of course this means a $1000 wardrobe just for your feet, but I’m sure it works. Does anybody have any good advice for mere mortals. Steve, I have set my hopes on you for this one, being the Canadian clothing guy! G

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Try www.nytc.com .  Discovered it by accident one day. Matt – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Where is it taking place? A 300 m swim seems short. I’m going to do a triathlon, my first, in May.  Its a mini–300 m. swim/10 mi. bike/5K run.  Can anyone out there point me to an NG, publication, or whatever where I could get some training advice and know what to expect?  (Iron Penguin, are you out there?)  I don’t plan on winning the thing, I just don’t want to look ridiculous.  Any advice and/or links appreciated! Thanks…Dara

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Hi, can you tell me what a mini-tri consists of? And, I live in Northern California, how can I find any out here? Thanks You asked where the triathlon was, and suggested that a 300 m swim seems short.  Yes i tis, from what i’ve heard.  Its the Speedo women’s triathlon in Sugarland, TX and its a pool swim. (and it may be 350 meters).  But its a mini-tri, at any rate.

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The only "standard" distances are the Olympic, and Ironman. The Oly is officially measured in K’s but is often referred to as having a "mile" swim, so this may be the derivation of your question. Mike Tennent

Yes, that’s right…I’m thinking of doing an Olympic tri and have been doing swim workouts based on a 1600meter mile… I’m glad it’s not a big difference

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You asked where the triathlon was, and suggested that a 300 m swim seems short.  Yes i tis, from what i’ve heard.  Its the Speedo women’s triathlon in Sugarland, TX and its a pool swim. (and it may be 350 meters).  But its a mini-tri, at any rate.

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Have you checked out rec.sport.triathlon?

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Is it true that a "mile" in the swimming phase of a tri is actually 1500 meters? If so, does anyone know why?

Actually, in most ti’s the actual distance of a "mile" swim varies according to how good the race director is. In lots of cases it’s not particularly close, in others it’s measured accurately.  Most folks take them with a grain of salt unless they know otherwise. There are tri’s that are measured in K’s (1K swim/15K bike/5K run) and those measured in miles. The only "standard" distances are the Olympic, and Ironman. The Oly is officially measured in K’s but is often referred to as having a "mile" swim, so this may be the derivation of your question. Mike Tennent "IronPenguin" ‘98 Ironman Canada, 16:17:03

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Is it true that a "mile" in the swimming phase of a tri is actually 1500 meters? If so, does anyone know why?

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: Is it true that a "mile" in the swimming phase of a tri : is actually 1500 meters? If so, does anyone know why? : ——- : The distance of 1500 metres is often referred : to as a "metric mile". If the race is a metric Also, 1500m is the standard swim length for an international- or Olympic-distance tri.  A lot of people will then say "Huh, how far is that?" to which you can reply, "Eh, about a mile"  Given how accurate measuring can be in a lot of tri’s, you could be right either way!" Mike Kelly —                                        o                       __o            </_                       <           __/    /o_           (()) (())           / "Make no small plans" —  Daniel Burnham

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Is it true that a "mile" in the swimming phase of a tri is actually 1500 meters? If so, does anyone know why?

——- The distance of 1500 metres is often referred to as a "metric mile". If the race is a metric race (i.e. if the race promoters mark everything off in kilometres rather than miles, then I suppose its possible the swim might be 1500m instead of an actual mile. Then they just might use the word "mile" instead in the race advertising literature because it might be less confusing to Americans (some of whom might not really grasp how far 1500m is.

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I’m going to do a triathlon, my first, in May.  Its a mini–300 m. swim/10 mi. bike/5K run.  Can anyone out there point me to an NG, publication, or whatever where I could get some training advice and know what to expect?  (Iron Penguin, are you out there?)  I don’t plan on winning the thing, I just don’t want to look ridiculous.  Any advice and/or links appreciated!  Thanks…Dara

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Can anyone out there point me to an NG, publication, or whatever where I could get some training advice and know what to expect?

rec.sport.triathlon    -Phil

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Where is it taking place? A 300 m swim seems short. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -I’m going to do a triathlon, my first, in May.  Its a mini–300 m. swim/10 mi. bike/5K run.  Can anyone out there point me to an NG, publication, or whatever where I could get some training advice and know what to expect?  (Iron Penguin, are you out there?)  I don’t plan on winning the thing, I just don’t want to look ridiculous.  Any advice and/or links appreciated! Thanks…Dara

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I am planning on buying a new bike this season.  I have recently been looking at Quintana Roo bikes, specifically their new one called the Te Quilo.  Is anyone out there familiar with this bike or ridden a Quintana Roo.  If so, I would be interested in your feelings about the bike.  Thanks! Mike

I am ready to lay down my cash for a Te Quilo ($1,888 at Mission Bay, plus pedals/new cleats, bike computer and sales tax) and spent some time fondling this bike at the Chicago bike show this past weekend.  Hot bike, especially for the price!  (Top of the line Trek at the same show: about $4,500, plus tax.  Sure, it’s carbon fiber, has better wheels and 18 speeds, but for triathlon, I don;t think it is more than twice the price better.)  QR builds specifically for triathletes.  It is a very light bike and has top of the line 16-speed gearing, 26" deep V wheels, tri-bars, steep seat tube geometry, plus QR’s advanced Illuminaero fork. (Dan, I am getting a commission on this sale, aren’t I?)  In any case, in my looking at tri bikes, the Te Quilo appears to be unbeatable for suitability to task at its price point.  And it looks great, too!  Plus, you are buying from a compnay whose guru, Dan Empfield, is totally commited to our sport and triathletes.  Cool guy!  (Now do I get that commission, Dan?) –Tri-Hard

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I am planning on buying a new bike this season.  I have recently been looking at Quintana Roo bikes, specifically their new one called the Te Quilo.  Is anyone out there familiar with this bike or ridden a Quintana Roo.  If so, I would be interested in your feelings about the bike.  Thanks! Mike

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I’ve heard that there will be a new World Series Triathlon with all the top triathletes. (Brad Beven, Simon Lessing, Spencer Smith, Greg Welch, Mike Pigg, Mark Allen & more) It’s a new tour based on the Australian Grand Prix series. Is this still happening? Are there any race dates yet?

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I’ve heard that there will be a new World Series Triathlon with all the top triathletes. (Brad Beven, Simon Lessing, Spencer Smith, Greg Welch, Mike Pigg, Mark Allen & more) It’s a new tour based on the Australian Grand Prix series. Is this still happening? Are there any race dates yet?

It is ON – but the only details I have are: Starts in Germany in July. — Cheers, Tom. Tom McCormack        

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I’ve heard that there will be a new World Series Triathlon with all the top triathletes. (Brad Beven, Simon Lessing, Spencer Smith, Greg Welch, Mike Pigg, Mark Allen & more) It’s a new tour based on the Australian Grand Prix series.

Awwww.  I thought maybe it was a "swing, throw, and run" event. (or chew, spit and go on strike?) *Note for non-US readers… the above is a weak attempt at humor based on the little-known US baseball championship series which somehow got the misnomer of "world" series (not that the results wouldn’t be the same). Mark Hickey Habanero Cycles

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I’ve heard that there will be a new World Series Triathlon with all the top triathletes. (Brad Beven, Simon Lessing, Spencer Smith, Greg Welch, Mike Pigg, Mark Allen & more) Is this still happening? Are there any race dates yet?

Yep. Yep. But I don’t have the dates. Probaly the ITU have stuffed them around. (Clashing events). Oh dear, did I same something bad about our IF ?? Cheers, richard (You’ve probably seen the latest Triathlon magazine – it has a story about the ITU vs the ITGP. Quite interesting stuff….)

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        Overheard at a local 40 km. charity bike race/tour… "Look at that guy, someone should tell him that this is a tour not a race."         Seems the sight of my spandex clad body, bike covered in various types of "go-faster-gear", and me clomping around in my bike shoes offendered his sensibilities. I just had to make up for the jogging pants and rugby jersy I have been wearing at the 10km. runs. No comment yet on the gastly black shorts I swim in… Still haven’t done a triathlon, but I have the gear! (well, some of it)

Ah, but you already bear the mark of the true triathlete:  The Love of GEAR! Oh, how we trigeeks love our gear!  It surrounds us, comforts us, defines us.  Without gear, what would we be?  Just a buncha poser athletes.   Of course, then there are those of us who succeed in being nothing more than poser athletes in spite of the mountains of gear with which we surround ourselves.  We are engaged in a highly evolved form of performance art, teetering on the edge of survival as we put ourselves through intense athletic challenges relying solely on the psychological crutch of all that GEAR. I have the GEAR, ergo, I *am* an athlete, I *can* do this event. Hell, who needs athletic talent or ability when ya got GEAR? Tri-Baby                                      _                                   –    o      ’             –  __o       –    </_  `     ‘         –    <         – __/    /o_         – (()) (())        -  / "REAL Triathletes don’t draft!" http://www-leland.stanford.edu/~brooksie        

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – (snipped) Still haven’t done a triathlon, but I have the gear! (well, some of it) Ah, but you already bear the mark of the true triathlete:  The Love of GEAR! Oh, how we trigeeks love our gear!  It surrounds us, comforts us, defines us.  Without gear, what would we be?  Just a buncha poser athletes.   Of course, then there are those of us who succeed in being nothing more than poser athletes in spite of the mountains of gear with which we surround ourselves.  We are engaged in a highly evolved form of performance art, teetering on the edge of survival as we put ourselves through intense athletic challenges relying solely on the psychological crutch of all that GEAR. I have the GEAR, ergo, I *am* an athlete, I *can* do this event. Hell, who needs athletic talent or ability when ya got GEAR? Tri-Baby

Well said!  As we say in Virginia, "A triathlete without gear is like a double -wide trailer without a picture of Elvis on black velvet." All hial the Gear! BW

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –         Overheard at a local 40 km. charity bike race/tour… "Look at that guy, someone should tell him that this is a tour not a race."         Seems the sight of my spandex clad body, bike covered in various types of "go-faster-gear", and me clomping around in my bike shoes offendered his sensibilities. I just had to make up for the jogging pants and rugby jersy I have been wearing at the 10km. runs. No comment yet on the gastly black shorts I swim in… Still haven’t done a triathlon, but I have the gear! (well, some of it) Ah, but you already bear the mark of the true triathlete:  The Love of GEAR! Oh, how we trigeeks love our gear!  It surrounds us, comforts us, defines us.  Without gear, what would we be?  Just a buncha poser athletes.   Of course, then there are those of us who succeed in being nothing more than poser athletes in spite of the mountains of gear with which we surround ourselves.  We are engaged in a highly evolved form of performance art, teetering on the edge of survival as we put ourselves through intense athletic challenges relying solely on the psychological crutch of all that GEAR. I have the GEAR, ergo, I *am* an athlete, I *can* do this event. Hell, who needs athletic talent or ability when ya got GEAR? Tri-Baby                                     _                                  -    o     ‘             –  __o       –    </_ `     ‘         –    <         – __/   /o_         – (()) (())        -  / "REAL Triathletes don’t draft!" http://www-leland.stanford.edu/~brooksie      

Tricia, It sounds like you have the beginnings of a new Netitoral here????? I keep checking the Triathlete’s web to see when one will be posted. Whadda ya think? Inquiring Tri-minds want to know! Lucy

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        Overheard at a local 40 km. charity bike race/tour… "Look at that guy, someone should tell him that this is a tour not a race."         Seems the sight of my spandex clad body, bike covered in various types of "go-faster-gear", and me clomping around in my bike shoes offendered his sensibilities. I just had to make up for the jogging pants and rugby jersy I have been wearing at the 10km. runs. No comment yet on the gastly black shorts I swim in… Still haven’t done a triathlon, but I have the gear! (well, some of it) "Yes, makin’ mock o’ uniforms that guard you while you sleep, Is cheaper than them uniforms,an’ they’re starvation cheap;"                                                 Rudyard Kipling, 1892

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There aren’t any that cater well to the triathlete in Cleveland, but Eddy’s in Stow tries. As for mail order my favorites are Mission Bay and Bicycle Sports in Louisiana.  They’re really helpful and put up with my ignorance about those things technical.  Buying a bike mail-order might be a little much in terms of choices but both of these stores could do it very well for you. PS Bicycle Sports is run by John Cobb, you read about him a lot in the aerodynamics articles.  Also, from checking around, they tend to be a hell of a lot cheaper than anyone else except Mission Bay.

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     Do these guys have a P&A catalog?  I requested one from them a while ago but all I’ve gotten from them is there complete bike catalog.  I need P&A!!!                                               needing P&A,  Bill Webber

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Neves) writes: I’m curious…what bike shops would triathletes recommend?…

I recommend Steve’s Multisport.  I’ve been going to him since 1991 and I LOVE the QR Kilo he set fixed me up with last year.  He has also sponsored Ken Glah and Joy (Hansen) Leutner for years.  He posts ads out here in net-land and just gave away Spinergy Wheels yesterday.  His address is http://www.netaxs.com/~Steves.       -Laurie Hug  

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      Do these guys have a P&A catalog?  I requested one from them a while  ago but all I’ve gotten from them is there complete bike catalog.  I need  P&A!!!                                                needing P&A,  Bill Webber

I asked for one but they said they were printing a new one and I’d get it soon. I don’t have it yet. |       Ray Plotecia            | |       Image Control           |

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There aren’t any that cater well to the triathlete in Cleveland, but Eddy’s in Stow tries.

They are getting a bit more sophisticated regarding triathletes.  We have about a dozen Kilos and other bikes on the way to them, which is a pretty big commitment to a triathlon line.  If they’re bringing in that many of our bikes, I suspect they are bringing in bikes from other manufacturers as well. QRman

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Was in Madison, WI yesterday and stopped in Criterium Cyclery. I know this shop has been mentioned before. The shop is small, but they had several QR frames, wetsuits, and some accessories. They’ve been acknowledged before as being helpful. I’d like to acknowledge them for currently acting as race headquarters for the Madison Marathon. Quite a commitment of time and energy. They also help sponsor a small series of tris in Wisconsin and maintain a mailing list. Nice to see a small store with so much energy.

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As a Madison native, I know the shop well and Criterium does do a very nice job.  The owner also helps put on a terrifically well-run International distance (is that the current term these days!!?) triathlon in July. Mission Bay though, still tops my list! Best, Mark

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:  I’m curious…what bike shops would triathletes recommend? :  …snippage… :   : : I recommend Nytro in Encinitas, CA  These guys are knowledgeable and stay up to date on all the : hottest new stuff.  Talk to Stuart Newby-Frasier,  he has set up a few winning Ironman bikes in his <snip         I too recomend Nytro.  Those guys work to please their customers, and they do excellent work! ..Rob —           __o     o     |  Rob Connelly, Cal Poly  San Luis Obispo         _ <_    .(    |      `^o_  (_)/(_)    <    |  CP Triathlon Club, SLO Roadrunners          SWIM   BIKE     RUN    |  http://www.calpoly.edu/~rconnell

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In ccorning’s post regarding a good bike shop, she asks for recommendations of quality shops.  I’ll add one more to the fray: Lincoln Guide Service Lincoln, Massachusetts (617-259-????) LGS carries a wide assortment of bikes and caters to roadies and racers, although they do have mountain bikes.  I last used them in preparation for a tour I did from Portland, Maine to Orlando, Florida.  In addition to checking out the bike (I own a Trek 2100), their staff had had enough experiences on the bike that they were able to give me recommendations for the two week tour that a group of us did. I think that Karen Smyers lives in the town of Lincoln, but I do not know which bike store she frequents…….John Taylor.

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I’m curious…what bike shops would triathletes recommend?

Thanks Cathy, it is time for some positive reports. I found Wheeler’s in Kansas City very helpful. good inventory too. To extend the subject a bit, and to make a counter point to reports of negative service, I received excellent phone and support service from Profile (two years ago) and Syntace (very recently). Multi-sport people are fortunate to have some vendors who care about the athletes, nay even participants. ( I regret the last three words, everyone out of the couch is an athlete). I make it a point to stop at every running store that my travels permit. There are many good ones. If you’re in Ann Arbor, stop by Tortoise and Hare. Good wishes. Steve Goff

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 I’m curious…what bike shops would triathletes recommend?  …snippage…

Hi Cathy: I recommend Nytro in Encinitas, CA  These guys are knowledgeable and stay up to date on all the hottest new stuff.  Talk to Stuart Newby-Frasier,  he has set up a few winning Ironman bikes in his career. They will work with you to analyze your position, determine the right components for you, and recommend what they think is best.  They’re not stubborn about it though, and will listen to what your personal preferences are. They have set up my wife’s tri machine and are currently equipping my new Hollands 853 (yes, my wife bought me a new, custom frame for Christmas). |       Ray Plotecia            | |       Image Control           |

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I’m curious…what bike shops would triathletes recommend? I’ve read plenty about bike shops that people didn’t like, how about some good reviews? I am looking for bike/triathlon shops that are willing to spend the time analyzing my bike position and mechanics and then recommending a suitable dream machine. Thanks. Cathy Corning

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I’m curious…what bike shops would triathletes recommend? I’ve read plenty about bike shops that people didn’t like, how about some good reviews? I am looking for bike/triathlon shops that are willing to spend the time analyzing my bike position and mechanics and then recommending a suitable dream machine. Thanks. Cathy Corning

I’ve had great service from the folks at Bicycle Sports 800 365 2453 and Steve’s Multisport. Regards, Carlos Torres de Navarra

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I’m curious…what bike shops would triathletes recommend? I’ve read plenty about bike shops that people didn’t like, how about some good reviews? I am looking for bike/triathlon shops that are willing to spend the time analyzing my bike position and mechanics and then recommending a suitable dream machine. Thanks. Cathy Corning

What, Cathy, are you actually contemplating parting with your beloved Bianchi??? I don’t believe it!  Well, you must be sure to share the saga of your search for the perfect steed, and the retirement of the Bianchi with full honors! Tri-Baby                                      _                                   –    o      ’             –  __o       –    </_  `     ‘         –    <         – __/    /o_         – (()) (())        -  /

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I’m curious…what bike shops would triathletes recommend? I’ve read plenty about bike shops that people didn’t like, how about some good reviews? I am looking for bike/triathlon shops that are willing to spend the time analyzing my bike position and mechanics and then recommending a suitable dream machine. Thanks. Cathy Corning

Cathy: I bought my bike from Caster’s bike shop in Warwick, Rhode Island, and got some of the best service I’ve ever received at a shop.  They were very careful to be sure that the bike fit me before they sold it to me(actually the bike in stock did not fit, and they ordered the proper size and charged me the very same price as the in stock bike – very rare).  Before letting me take the bike home they helped adjust the aero bars, seat position, etc until they, and I, were satified with the fit.  I am not a novice, nor expert, but they were helpful accordingly.  Call (401) 739-0393 and ask for Keith(the resident tri-head) or Reed(the owner). Another shop I will rave about is Bike Pedalers’ in Lincoln, Nebraska, (http://www.bikeped.com/).  If I still lived in Nebraska, or anywhere thereabouts, I would make every bike related purchase at Bike Pedalers’.  I have never been in any shop where the people are more willing to be helpful, curtious, and more importantly, knock a few bucks off the price just because you’re a regular customer.  Ask for Rich(the owner). —    Stacy J. Hills    Code 8222, Bldg 116                  Phone: (401) 841-4504    Naval Undersea Warfare Center        FAX:   (401) 841-2223    Newport, RI 02841                    DSN:   948-4504

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Cathy,      Got to put my two cents worth in for Mission Bay in Elgin IL.  I don’t know if you’d want to buy a bike mail order, with all the choices and decisions to make, b ut they could do it for you.  Great, fun store. Mark

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I think (but am not 100% sure) that the Hyannis marathon (on Cape Cod, MA) is that weekend — Roland

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1, Hyannis,   Hyannis, Mass. 5087786965 2. Maui, Kahalui, Hawaii    808 8716441 3. Mendocino Trail, Russian Gulch State Park, Stinson, Beach, CA 415 8681829

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The Subject line says it all.  I have been training for the Napa Valley Marathon on 5 March, only to find that I have to travel to the far east that weekend on business.  I am in great shape, and want to qualify for Boston ‘96 this spring.  I have already committed to competing in a Powerman Duathlon qualifier on 2 April in Holland, and any later will impact my triathlon season. Does anyone know of a marathon in the US on 11 or 12 March?  Thanks.

You can stop off in Hawaii on your way back for the Maui Marathon on 3-12-95. —

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                     DECEMBER 8, 1994 Over this past season, the International Triathlon Union (ITU) experimented with drafting legal races for the elite in several World Cup Series events. For those events that chose to be drafting legal, it was a mutual agreement between ITU and the respective race management group. Over the last year, there has been some confusion about drafting legal races for TriFed/USA sanctioned events.  Triathlon Federation/USA is holding to its present rules that prohibits drafting for all athletes, elites and age groupers in all of its events not part of the ITU World Cup Series. ITU will continue to experiment with drafting legal races for the elite athletes in its World Cup Series in 1995.  The Federation will continue to support its rule of no drafting allowed in all of its sanctioned events not part of the Series.

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ITU will continue to experiment with drafting legal races for the elite athletes in its World Cup Series in 1995.  The Federation will continue to support its rule of no drafting allowed in all of its sanctioned events not part of the Series.

Bravo, Tri-Fed!  Now work on the ITU to try and make them drop drafting legal races altogether.  I don’t have much interest in seeing races with drafting and I certainly don’t want the 2000 Olympics to ahve a drafting-legal triathlon.  Unless some pressure is brought to bear on the ITU, that seems a distinct possibility. Timothy — Timothy Gotsick

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                     DECEMBER 8, 1994 Over this past season, the International Triathlon Union (ITU) experimented with drafting legal races for the elite in several World Cup Series events. For those events that chose to be drafting legal, it was a mutual agreement between ITU and the respective race management group. Over the last year, there has been some confusion about drafting legal races for TriFed/USA sanctioned events.  Triathlon Federation/USA is holding to its present rules that prohibits drafting for all athletes, elites and age groupers in all of its events not part of the ITU World Cup Series. ITU will continue to experiment with drafting legal races for the elite athletes in its World Cup Series in 1995.  The Federation will continue to support its rule of no drafting allowed in all of its sanctioned events not part of the Series.

Good.  Drafting sucks.

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Chapman) writes:

:…  Triathlon Federation/USA is :holding to its present rules that prohibits drafting for all athletes, :elites and age groupers in all of its events not part of the ITU World Cup :Series. Well atleast Trifed is listening to its members Bruce Platt

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Gotsick) writes: Bravo, Tri-Fed!  Now work on the ITU to try and make them drop drafting

legal races altogether.  I don’t have much interest in seeing races with drafting and I certainly don’t want the 2000 Olympics to ahve a drafting-legal triathlon.  Unless some pressure is brought to bear on the ITU, that seems a distinct possibility.<< I agree, but I don’t think the ITU cares what Tri-Fed thinks. After all, like SZag says we’re only one country.  Why don’t we just ignore the ITU and it’s small band of pros and go on with the sport we all enjoy.

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – ITU will continue to experiment with drafting legal races for the elite athletes in its World Cup Series in 1995.  The Federation will continue to support its rule of no drafting allowed in all of its sanctioned events not part of the Series. Bravo, Tri-Fed!  Now work on the ITU to try and make them drop drafting legal races altogether.  I don’t have much interest in seeing races with drafting and I certainly don’t want the 2000 Olympics to ahve a drafting-legal triathlon.  Unless some pressure is brought to bear on the ITU, that seems a distinct possibility. Timothy — Timothy Gotsick

This may be a rash comment but if i want to someday crash my trek 2100 because of the bozo on the side of me decided to pull out to fast or worse with out looking …….I’ll start Crit racing . Until then tell the ITU that the reason there is no drafting is easy: safety and fairness. Next time there on a training ride and in the Aero position lets hope they just another above average middle packer mark thank you for time I enjoy the reading. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –

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ITUathon<<

Hmmm…Has a nice ring to it. Another new word to add to the ever growing triathlon vocabulary. JJ

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<<I agree, but I don’t think the ITU cares what Tri-Fed thinks….  Why don’t we just ignore the ITU… and go on with the sport we all enjoy. As JJ knows, the time is coming, and is not far off, when the ITU may not care what the age-groupers think.  I think it would be only prudent if the age-groupers realize that sooner rather than later.   I also think there will come a point when Tri-Fed will have to choose sides, which will require some courage.  To some degree it already has, to its credit. QRman

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<<I agree, but I don’t think the ITU cares what Tri-Fed thinks….  Why don’t we just ignore the ITU… and go on with the sport we all enjoy. As JJ knows, the time is coming, and is not far off, when the ITU may not care what the age-groupers think.  I think it would be only prudent if the age-groupers realize that sooner rather than later.   I also think there will come a point when Tri-Fed will have to choose sides, which will require some courage.  To some degree it already has, to its credit. QRman

I think that you are right QRman, If the pros that are doing these draft legal races would just say no……there would not be a problem.   I know..I know, they are all trying to make a living and the cash is being offered up.  It is a very tough call for them but I think that they should try to stick together and call it out.  Will it work? I doubt it.. As long as there is money to be made ..someone will do it. just a thought zippman

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – <<I agree, but I don’t think the ITU cares what Tri-Fed thinks….  Why don’t we just ignore the ITU… and go on with the sport we all enjoy. As JJ knows, the time is coming, and is not far off, when the ITU may not care what the age-groupers think.  I think it would be only prudent if the age-groupers realize that sooner rather than later.   I also think there will come a point when Tri-Fed will have to choose sides, which will require some courage.  To some degree it already has, to its credit. QRman I think that you are right QRman, If the pros that are doing these draft legal races would just say no……there would not be a problem.  I know..I know, they are all trying to make a living and the cash is being offered up.  It is a very tough call for them but I think that they should try to stick together and call it out.  Will it work? I doubt it.. As long as there is money to be made ..someone will do it. just a thought zippman

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