Former Postal Team rider Robbie Ventura's Vision Quest Coaching will be hosting an epic day up in Wisconsin this weekend for all those hoping to hit the Ironman course one more time before the big show, as well as for folks just looking to get out and enjoy a sweetly supported group ride.

Time for another check in for me. Since my 70.3 in June I've been trying to get focused on letting my sciatica issue clear and work on my cycling. So, I've been riding pretty much 5-6 days a week and working on core and flexibility to give the sciatica a rest. I love it, been road cycling and mountain biking for the most part. I love the mountain bike.

Hey everyone, I just wanted to stop by to let all the Chicago, IL folks know about the new studio I have just opened! TheCycleStudio is Chicago's Premier Indoor Cycling Center. The studio is stocked with CycleOps 300PT bikes which can measure WATTS, HR, and more! They are great for the seasoned athletes or first time riders in training.

For the past few weeks my right hip flexor has been, well irritated. It's not always uncomfortable, or sore. It's not usually sore when I'm cycling or running. It's not always sore after running...... I don't get it.

I BOUGHT THIS TRIATHLON BIKE TO TRAIN FOR AN IRONMAN NEXT YEAR. I'M GIVING UP BECAUSE AFTER SEVERAL SWIM LESSONS I STILL CAN'T SEEM TO SWIM MORE THAN 1 LAP. THIS BIKE HAS ABOUT 600 MILES ON IT AND I'VE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH IT. I'LL INCLUDE MY FIZIK TRI SADDLE WITH IT. NO PEDALS OR EXTRAS. IT'S A 61CM, I'M 6'4" AND IT FITS ME GREAT, I THINK WOULD FIT SOMEONE 6'1" TO 6"6" PROBABLY. IMFL 2009 www.ironmanadventure.blogspot.com www.TRImapper.com www.TRIjuice.com

I had a VERY bad experience back in April that almost ended my triathlon/cycling world. I'm too tired to repeat it all so here is a link to the incident. http://krazykitkat.blogspot.com/2008/04/so-what-now.html here is also a link to the ride. http://www.stmarysacademythedalles.org/60mileroute.pdf Pain is weakness leaving the body http://krazykitkat.blogspot.com/

I am doing an Ironman in August - I did a half in 2004 and used Zipp 404's with Tufo Tubulars and got a flat (had a spare, but it cost me about 4 minutes). Anyone have any suggestions as to the most puncture resistant tubulars on the market?

I found a hernia (bulge) right below my hip flexor above my groin. I was lucky to come across it as I have no pain, even on examination. I asked a PT and she said to refrain from activity for awhile and to ice. I will also be contacting a doctor. “I like a man who grins when he fights.”

Hey all- I did my first two cycling races this weekend, collegiate races. The reports can be found on my blog, here: krazyfranco.blogspot.com Any of you just do bike races? How would you describe them, compared to tri's and running road races? -Greg

Hi All - Currently, I have Computrainer, but am thinking about selling it to get a "discounted" SRM and perhaps a TACX for indoor training. This way I can get power readings indoors and out. Anyone have experience w/ the TACX trainers (like the Flow)? What's your opinion on SRM and other power measurement devices?