I'm looking to purchase my first Tri Bike so i can start training for next summer. I did some online browsing and found alot of Tri Bikes are over 1000 if not 2000 dollars. Does anyone have any suggestions for me regarding where to look for a cheap, but still good Tri bike; preferably under $1000????

I posted a longer note on this on my blog, but here’s the story. On my last race I had my first mechanical issue. One of my tubes fell off my hydration wing and got caught up in my chain and rear derailleur. I checked my CO2 but didn’t check to be sure my tubes were in tight. Lesson learned. "To some extent, we are all labeled by what we're able to achieve. But more importantly, we are defined by what we attempt." --Scott Tinley http://ddtriathlon.blogspot.com/

I spent last week in Cape May, NJ on vacation with my family. We met up with 4 other families there including one of my friends who moved away to the midwest - haven't seen him in about 2 years. Going back about 7 years ago, he used to kick my *** on the bike, so I was keen to see how we'd ride together now that I've spent the last year training. To tri or not to tri - that's not a question at all!

In the aero position I'm noticing that I start to develop pain to one side of my lower back. The pain is like a cramp or a side ache. Does this mean I'm too bunched up? Also, why does it seem like a flat course goes uphill both ways?

Hi Guys/Gals,

Well, I spent almost my entire day off at the bike shop today. I must say, it would be awesome to work at such a high end shop. I spent the day getting fitted on 4 different bikes and riding them. (on the trainer as it was raining outside) I rode (kind of) a 2008 Orbea Ora (dura-ace special edition), 2007 Felt B2, 2008 Felt B12, and (of course) 2008 Cervelo P2C.

Lately, whenever I go out on the bike within half an hour into the ride, I get a bad headache. The kind that you can't ignore or will it away. Even tylenol doesn't seem to work. I first got it while I was riding up to 1200 ft two weeks ago. But now I seem to get it everytime. It makes me want to get off the bike. -Toni The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. - FDR

Hey guys, we just got a video up from the 2008 World Championships, which was held in Vancouver, British Columbia. Heres a link to the vid... http://broadbandsports.com/node/17730 Let us know what you think!

Running a 19 min 5k... got passed. The gentlemen was clappity clanking down the street. He smoked me still wearing his bike clip in shoes. I never saw him after the race, but I assume he just forgot to bring his running shoes and decided to just run it out. I imagine that couldn't be comfortable. Anyone ever run with clip in bike shoes on? What about barefoot? Brian Writer - The Endurance News Network - http://www.endurancenews.net