This is it people,. The time is drawing nearer. The Seguin Blue Norther is March 14th and the competition is heating up. If you are not familiar the race its a flat and fast course that always brings out a great crowd. Live music and good food is found at the awards ceremony along with the chance to win some raffle goodies.
Dancin' Don Ruthven has even made the claim that none or maybe just a few can possibly beat him on the bike. He is willing to put up a $15 gift certificate to anyone that beats his bike split. It looks like I will be getting a gift certificate.
If you are looking for that fun season kickoff race then check this one out.
WEBSITE: Blue Norther Duathlon
We also have a inter-store challenge on who will be the ATC victor. You can vote on the poll down below. All listed are contenders.
Austin Tri-Cyclist Blog
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Tri Team Transport
United and Delta Airlines are charging $175 EACH WAY to bring a bike on board. The cost of traveling to races is increasing and things are starting to get bleak....THAT was until TRI TEAM TRANSPORT came to the rescue (insert superman theme). This great Austin based business will take all the fret and worry of traveling with your loved one (the bike).
Tri Team Transport provides Texas triathletes with secure, cost effective, convenient, and time-crucial transportation service for their bicycles and race gear to destination events within the United States.
Tri Team Transport provides Texas triathletes with secure, cost effective, convenient, and time-crucial transportation service for their bicycles and race gear to destination events within the United States.
They will professionally transport your bicycle and race gear in our secure custom team bike trailer, aiding you in a worry-free and excess luggage-free trip. Your concern should be getting you and your family to the event and let us handle the bike.
Just drop off your bicycle, fully assembled, and exactly the way you would like to have it on race day. We are triathletes ourselves and understand the importance of having your bike set up exactly the way you have trained on it for your big race.
Check it out: TRI TEAM TRANSPORT
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Chiropractic Goodness
Yesterday I went to visit a local doctor for some neck and back pain. During some extreme discomfort I saw Dr. Ross Bomben at Performance Health Austin Chiropractic on facebook and said what the hell that is what I need. I need to quit being lazy and get fixed. I deserve to be pain free!
Not having any idea what Dr. Bomben was about I made my appointment and met up with him and his staff. I have been to other chiropractors in the past and felt it worked but it was so-so in the long run. What I really liked about Dr. Bomben was that he was an athlete that understood injuries and wasn’t a doctor that said a big word and added –itis to the end and told you to just stop working out. He asked me lots of questions about what was happening and went over what might be causing the problem. In the end he gave me several good exercises to FIX the problem not just relieve the pain temporarily.
He did the traditional chiro bone cracking and massage and left me feeling GREAT the rest of the day. The rest is really up to me to do what he told me and fix the problem at hand…I wish there was just a magic pill.
In the end I felt he wasn’t trying to sell me appointments but was actually trying to fix me as quick and as cost effectively as possible. So hats off to Dr. Bomben. If you have any problems I would highly recommend checking out his staff.
Website: http://www.phaustin.com/
-Adam
Not having any idea what Dr. Bomben was about I made my appointment and met up with him and his staff. I have been to other chiropractors in the past and felt it worked but it was so-so in the long run. What I really liked about Dr. Bomben was that he was an athlete that understood injuries and wasn’t a doctor that said a big word and added –itis to the end and told you to just stop working out. He asked me lots of questions about what was happening and went over what might be causing the problem. In the end he gave me several good exercises to FIX the problem not just relieve the pain temporarily.
He did the traditional chiro bone cracking and massage and left me feeling GREAT the rest of the day. The rest is really up to me to do what he told me and fix the problem at hand…I wish there was just a magic pill.
In the end I felt he wasn’t trying to sell me appointments but was actually trying to fix me as quick and as cost effectively as possible. So hats off to Dr. Bomben. If you have any problems I would highly recommend checking out his staff.
Website: http://www.phaustin.com/
-Adam
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Cronometro TT
So you have been putting in the winter training on the bike and spring is nearing..so what do you do? You do the Cronometro TT and hammer all the lazy winter folks. This is a great early TT, not too long, not too short. PLUS you get to roll down a fancy ramp just like in the tour de france. This is awesome.
12 Miles on a Challenging, Low Traffic Course (All Right Hand Turns) w/ traffic control
Super Cool Start House with ramp and fencing!
Raffle for Gift Certificates and/or Merchandise (Must be present to win.)
Special award to Fastest Male & Female
Professional Announcer
Great Music
Food and Beverages available!
First 100 registered receive a FREE “Ghost Burger”!!!
Free T-Shirts to the first 150 registered
Lots of Ghost Town Fun at the post event Party and Awards Ceremony!!!
Riders can race multiple categories at no additional cost (i.e., Age Group and then Single Speed, etc.)
*Contact Name: Paul Duva
*Contact Phone: 512.750.4633
Contact Email: AustinNats@gmail.com
The Cronometro
12 Miles on a Challenging, Low Traffic Course (All Right Hand Turns) w/ traffic control
Super Cool Start House with ramp and fencing!
Raffle for Gift Certificates and/or Merchandise (Must be present to win.)
Special award to Fastest Male & Female
Professional Announcer
Great Music
Food and Beverages available!
First 100 registered receive a FREE “Ghost Burger”!!!
Free T-Shirts to the first 150 registered
Lots of Ghost Town Fun at the post event Party and Awards Ceremony!!!
Riders can race multiple categories at no additional cost (i.e., Age Group and then Single Speed, etc.)
*Contact Name: Paul Duva
*Contact Phone: 512.750.4633
Contact Email: AustinNats@gmail.com
Monday, January 25, 2010
Spread some love
PLEASE DONATE TO A GOOD CAUSE
WEBSITE: 500 for the Heart
THE CAUSE
“Hope from the Heart” is an annual fund raising event that directly benefits victims of cancer. All of the donations received from you are administered by the Brady Clergy Association and given to people in McCulloch County who are battling cancer. Every dollar you choose to contribute to helping these victims, will help pay for expenses related to their treatments, including wigs, travel expenses, etc.
THE CHALLENGE
I have been offered the challenge, as a contestant of the “Mr. Heart of Texas” competition, of raising money from you to help people suffering from cancer. To honor this challenge, I have committed the next 25 days to covering 500 miles swimming, cycling, and running. My challenge to you is to make these miles VALUABLE! Please donate as much as you can right now to this challenge. Your generosity will be recognized at the culmination of this fund raising event, “Mr. Heart of Texas” competition, February 13, 2010. So please, meet the challenge of helping someone with cancer right now.
*AS A WAY OF THANKING YOU, I WILL GIVE EVERY DONOR A “LIVESTRONG” BRACELET WHOSE $1 WILL GO TO LIVESTRONG.ORG
A little about me...
I am a small business manager and a triathlete. I have been training and competing in triathlons for over 10 years and prefer long distance races. I hope you will help make these 500 of my miles on the road mean something to people who suffer.
-Heath
WEBSITE: 500 for the Heart
THE CAUSE
“Hope from the Heart” is an annual fund raising event that directly benefits victims of cancer. All of the donations received from you are administered by the Brady Clergy Association and given to people in McCulloch County who are battling cancer. Every dollar you choose to contribute to helping these victims, will help pay for expenses related to their treatments, including wigs, travel expenses, etc.
THE CHALLENGE
I have been offered the challenge, as a contestant of the “Mr. Heart of Texas” competition, of raising money from you to help people suffering from cancer. To honor this challenge, I have committed the next 25 days to covering 500 miles swimming, cycling, and running. My challenge to you is to make these miles VALUABLE! Please donate as much as you can right now to this challenge. Your generosity will be recognized at the culmination of this fund raising event, “Mr. Heart of Texas” competition, February 13, 2010. So please, meet the challenge of helping someone with cancer right now.
*AS A WAY OF THANKING YOU, I WILL GIVE EVERY DONOR A “LIVESTRONG” BRACELET WHOSE $1 WILL GO TO LIVESTRONG.ORG
A little about me...
I am a small business manager and a triathlete. I have been training and competing in triathlons for over 10 years and prefer long distance races. I hope you will help make these 500 of my miles on the road mean something to people who suffer.
-Heath
Saturday, January 23, 2010
ATC Saturday Ride
If you havent experienced the ATC Saturday ride just play along.
Its been awhile since I have done the ride due to injury/laziness/etc. but I jumped into the game today. I was hoping for a somewhat relaxed ride since the roadies would be at Copperas Cove Road Race.
We set out from the shop and sure enough I see Pro Triathlete James Cotter ride up on his Cervelo P3...dang it. Followed by Pro Triathlete Jason Mcmillan...dang it...and Pro Triathlete Chris Tremonte , and Pro Triathlete John Kenny...dang it. It was okay though since 4 tri pros just ride at a steady hard pace so its a not so easy draftfest for me. (thank you Pros Brandon and Amy Marsh for not showing up this time).
Two more blocks pass and Super Squadra apprears....things just turned ugly. Dave Wenger(2008 State TT champ and CAT 1 roadie), Phil Wicoff (scary fast CAT 1 Roadie dude) and another guy which I know meant trouble hopped on. It looked like the ease into it ride just turned into the sufferfest known as the ATC Saturday Ride.
The ride consist of a 5 mile warmup and then the turn onto Southwest Parkway which means GO TIME. I had my garmin on so here is a taste of the pace.
(very slight headwind going out)
Mile 1 of SW Parkway 22.9
Mile 4-5 at steady 19.5 up a solid hill
Mile 6,7,8 - 25 MPH, 29 MPH, 25.2 MPH
At this point I am starting to go cross-eyed....
I get dropped and somehow manage to bridge back up only to dropped again on the infamous (more than famous) Reflector Hill.
I catch DCR on the HWY 71 hill and we stroll back to the shop with a group of riders never dropping below 22 mph and hitting a 5 mile stretch never dropping below 27.1 mph.
In a nutshell it was a OUCH day.
If you havent done the ATC Saturday WORLD Championships its a lot of fun and a total painfest that only makes you stronger. I would highly recommend trying it over and over. It can be a bit scary going at it that hard, but it is worth it even if you get dropped a few times and come riding in solo.
See you next saturday at 8:30am!!!
-Adam
Its been awhile since I have done the ride due to injury/laziness/etc. but I jumped into the game today. I was hoping for a somewhat relaxed ride since the roadies would be at Copperas Cove Road Race.
We set out from the shop and sure enough I see Pro Triathlete James Cotter ride up on his Cervelo P3...dang it. Followed by Pro Triathlete Jason Mcmillan...dang it...and Pro Triathlete Chris Tremonte , and Pro Triathlete John Kenny...dang it. It was okay though since 4 tri pros just ride at a steady hard pace so its a not so easy draftfest for me. (thank you Pros Brandon and Amy Marsh for not showing up this time).
Two more blocks pass and Super Squadra apprears....things just turned ugly. Dave Wenger(2008 State TT champ and CAT 1 roadie), Phil Wicoff (scary fast CAT 1 Roadie dude) and another guy which I know meant trouble hopped on. It looked like the ease into it ride just turned into the sufferfest known as the ATC Saturday Ride.
The ride consist of a 5 mile warmup and then the turn onto Southwest Parkway which means GO TIME. I had my garmin on so here is a taste of the pace.
(very slight headwind going out)
Mile 1 of SW Parkway 22.9
Mile 4-5 at steady 19.5 up a solid hill
Mile 6,7,8 - 25 MPH, 29 MPH, 25.2 MPH
At this point I am starting to go cross-eyed....
I get dropped and somehow manage to bridge back up only to dropped again on the infamous (more than famous) Reflector Hill.
I catch DCR on the HWY 71 hill and we stroll back to the shop with a group of riders never dropping below 22 mph and hitting a 5 mile stretch never dropping below 27.1 mph.
In a nutshell it was a OUCH day.
If you havent done the ATC Saturday WORLD Championships its a lot of fun and a total painfest that only makes you stronger. I would highly recommend trying it over and over. It can be a bit scary going at it that hard, but it is worth it even if you get dropped a few times and come riding in solo.
See you next saturday at 8:30am!!!
-Adam
Monday, January 18, 2010
Cervelo Test Team
The Cervelo Test Team is gearing up for the 2010 season and below is the rides they will be sporting. Some changes are they are on SRAM Red instead of Shimano Dura Ace. Thor Hushovd will be looking to repeat his win of the green jersey and commented on last year saying that Cavendish is the fastest sprinter, but he is the best sprinter. It should make for a great rivalry and keep things interesting.
Here is the bike candy.
Here is the bike candy.
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