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TriSooner posted 8 weeks ago.
roadhouse wrote:
. . . but the crowd has always sucked, seemed a bit off and childish in their demeanor . . .
OT, but +1. I've never trained with a more socially awkward group. They're the little guys that still harbor resentment for being cut from junior football.
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jtrimom posted 8 weeks ago.
Lonestar tri is a great event. I did the 1/2 this year and the 1/4 last year. I think I may do the 1/2 next year too. It's a blast
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paganopj posted 8 weeks ago.
I don't like group rides either... too stuffy.
That event looks like a great day...lots to do along with a great looking set of races to choose from.
TriSooner wrote:
They're the little guys that still harbor resentment for being cut from junior football.
That's too funny. Now that I think of it, most cyclists are little guys. Smaller than me even and my wife keeps reminding me that my 5' 8" frame is below the average height....
Just keep spinning....spinning, spinning....uh, do I know you?
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roadhouse posted 8 weeks ago.
i'm liking the negative and public ridicule of cyclists. i love to ride, don't get me wrong, i can ride and all day (not so easy as it was the first century but i'll get back there pretty soon and i've got running and a bit of swimming to thank for that if that makes sense at all) but not with a group, not that they'd last anyways. :)
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roadhouse posted 8 weeks ago.
can i ask if there are gonna be any bike stipulations as far as set up is concerned or bike type? i've got a one of these
set up wih one of these
whoops, not that one..
but as such. sorry about the crappy pic. megapixels, who knew, right? :)
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caeagle16 posted 7 weeks ago.
Well, this is just me, but I would consider your fuel in the 2nd pic to be some PED's... ;)
Otherwise looks pretty good to go, good lookin bike!
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roadhouse posted 7 weeks ago.
caeagle16 wrote:
Well, this is just me, but I would consider your fuel in the 2nd pic to be some PED's... ;)Otherwise looks pretty good to go, good lookin bike!
thanks man. i love riding with those bottles and full too, the best riding accessory that i've added so far.
there's a bit of a story that comes with me into the tri world but i'll let that unfold gradually but i am quite thouroughly glad to finally even have the nuts to man up and even join a triathlon forum.
i think i'm home. :)
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roadhouse posted 7 weeks ago.
is there any regulations when it comes to the jerseys for the riding bit that i might need be aware of? and how hard is it to go the water to the bike? first hand experiences anyone?
trying to feel this out vicariously through you. :)
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pcolatri posted 7 weeks ago.
I totally agree with you on the cyclist crowd! I do not think there is any regulations about what type of jersey you are allowed to wear. Going from swimming ito the bike is a bit akward at first but you will soon find your legs. Good luck, kill the race!
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dkhartung posted 7 weeks ago.
Swim to Bike: It took me a while to get used to it, but I tend to experience an elevated heart rate and tired-feeling legs for the first couple miles on the bike. I think it has more to do with the fact that the swim is generally engaging more of the arms and the core, and it takes a bit for the bloodflow to get down to the legs. Bike to Run transition is really the one to focus on. Much more challenging!
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GaryTimTim posted 7 weeks ago.
roadhouse wrote:
... how hard is it to go the water to the bike? first hand experiences anyone?
It's my favorite part of the race...jumping on the bike dripping with water and taking off down the road, it's a fantastic feeling.
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snail_male posted 7 weeks ago.
GaryTimTim wrote:
roadhouse wrote:... how hard is it to go the water to the bike? first hand experiences anyone?
It's my favorite part of the race...jumping on the bike dripping with water and taking off down the road, it's a fantastic feeling.
... and roadhouse: don't try to slip on a cycling jersey over your damp skin. Your T1 time might take longer than the ride! A tri top should take care of all three legs of the shorter tris.
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roadhouse posted 7 weeks ago.
snail_male wrote:
GaryTimTim wrote:roadhouse wrote:... how hard is it to go the water to the bike? first hand experiences anyone?
It's my favorite part of the race...jumping on the bike dripping with water and taking off down the road, it's a fantastic feeling.... and roadhouse: don't try to slip on a cycling jersey over your damp skin. Your T1 time might take longer than the ride! A tri top should take care of all three legs of the shorter tris.
i'll try not to but why do you say that and also, noob stupid question time sorry but what exactly is T1, what does it represent?
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TonisTri posted 7 weeks ago.
T1 = transition between swim and bike
T2 = transition between bike and run
Both will be timed and will be included in your overall time.
That which does not kill me makes me faster...
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gfd posted 7 weeks ago.
Check out one of the above links (trisports.com, onetri.com, etc.) to get an idea of the typical apparel and equipment available. There is a lot of it. Welcome to Trifuel.
"If we help someone else up a steep hill, we get nearer to the top ourselves." ~Unknown~
~Garen~
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roadhouse posted 7 weeks ago.
gfd wrote:
Check out one of the above links (trisports.com, onetri.com, etc.) to get an idea of the typical apparel and equipment available. There is a lot of it. Welcome to Trifuel.
will do and thanks to all for the replies.
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sasquatch posted 7 weeks ago.
It;s funny that people are so against the roadies :) I like the roadies groups around here. They're fun to ride with and laugh at. They laugh at themselves alot too.
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roadhouse posted 7 weeks ago.
sasquatch wrote:
It;s funny that people are so against the roadies :) I like the roadies groups around here. They're fun to ride with and laugh at. They laugh at themselves alot too.
dumbass. it's not the roadies, it's the experiences i've had with the ones who, as it turns out, weren't that big of a deal after all.
it was never about how they wanted me to ride, it's about how i want to.
long time riding enthushiast but the crowd has always sucked, seemed a bit off and childish in their demeanor and i always knew i was meant for something much better than just dominating that field and so i'm now thinking ironman but that would be many new moons from now so the sprint or the olympic will have to do as my first, not too mention i love to run and it only takes a pair of shoes and i just got back into the water and nearly drowned doing so. :) (not really but it made me feel useless and that's not a good feeling)
this event will be my first triathlon and i'm excited and nervous as hell already.
http://www.timbermantri.com/lonestar/index.html
wish me luck and thanks ifor having me and thanks in advance for all of your help as i'm gonna need it! :)
preston.