Category Archives: Bike

Thorp to Tieton

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Will

A friend had a piece in the 10 x 10 x 10 x Tieton exhibition, so last Saturday a few of us went out to see it. I still needed to get my training in for the day, though, so I asked … Continue reading →

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Crash! (of fortuitousness)

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Will

I decided to try a new route for my evening ride the other day. I ended up with the choice of riding on a very busy road with no shoulder or bike lane, or on the ample and well paved … Continue reading →

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Heat Exhaustion

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Will

Every now and then I do something colossally stupid that probably ought to kill me but I somehow luck my way through and survive. Saturday was one of those days.

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Getting Fast, Scorpion, and Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Will

With my first half-iron completed, even though it took me forEVer to finish, I’m finally confident that I can survive the distance.  For the first few months of my training leading up to that event, I was hitting new distance … Continue reading →

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Getting Aero

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Will

If you want to win, you have to get aerodynamic. For dudes, an important aspect of this is making sure your facial hair is groomed in such a way that it directs airflow in an optimal direction. So make sure … Continue reading →

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Bike Advice

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Will

(I was recently asked for bike tips for someone just starting training for their first triathlon.  Here’s how I replied…) You should just get a standard road bike for your first tri (as opposed to a tri-specific bike).  Whether new … Continue reading →

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Beauty Makes for Better Training

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Will

Last weekend I had the opportunity to go to Leavenworth, WA, to make some new friends and do a bit of altitude training.  I used Google maps to plan out a route, then used USATF’s site to plot the elevation:

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Orca Tri Tank and Shorts

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Will

In an event, under my wetsuit, I wear my Orca Tri Jersey and Tri Pant (shorts).  When I finish the swim I just have to peel off the wetsuit, throw on bike shoes/helmet/gloves and I’m off. The shorts are like … Continue reading →

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