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25058 joseph
joahearn22101 Offline Send Email
Apr 4, 2010
7:05 pm
In the range of $2K what bike would you advise to take for a test ride and are there any other shops besided Bonzai and Tri-Speed that I should be visiting,...
25059 Jeff Bickart
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Apr 5, 2010
12:42 am
Tri Bike? Road Bike? Mountain Bike? -- Jeff Bickart jeff@... Mobile: 703-303-4511 LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bickart ... [Non-text...
25060 Christopher Wiggs
LAMarathonMan Offline Send Email
Apr 5, 2010
1:12 am
I'm having a problem with my Achilles. It looks like I have bursitis or something with similar symptoms (swollen lump, tenderness). I have been off it since...
25061 Debi Bernardes
grtrunner22485 Offline Send Email
Apr 5, 2010
1:35 am
Trigger point therapy tools. Use them - especially up around the anterior tibialis, then behind the knee (upper calf) where the hamstrings attach, and of...
25062 Rich Gendron
RGGENDRO Offline Send Email
Apr 5, 2010
2:44 am
Cervelo road bike - test at Conte's and buy off Ebay. If you get something like a soloist, you can even change it out from Road to TT setup. Sent via...
25063 Keith Bohnenberger
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Apr 5, 2010
10:01 am
I second that recommendation. Although the soloist has changed names recently and is now called the S1. If you are a paid RATs member, I believe you get a...
25064 robertzm@...
mroberts_1999 Offline Send Email
Apr 5, 2010
10:26 am
Jeff: Rich gave excellent advice regarding which bike manufacturer provides performance and versatility. Cervelo is world class bike manufacturer and has been...
25065 Heather
her_liberty Offline Send Email
Apr 5, 2010
12:52 pm
I did an extensive search before buying my bike last summer (tri -- Cervelo P1), and looked at Conte's, Big Wheels (Arlington), and Bonzai. Bonzai was very...
25066 M. King
monjking Offline Send Email
Apr 5, 2010
3:04 pm
Big Wheels does have a good selection, so you can try-out a lot of bikes.  Personal preference (and frankly budget) is crucial on bike selection...
25067 Michael Tine
mike_tri71 Offline Send Email
Apr 5, 2010
9:28 pm
If you test at the local bike shop, try to order from the local bike shop. Certainly do your research online regarding pricing first so you can talk/negotiate...
25068 Rich Gendron
RGGENDRO Offline Send Email
Apr 6, 2010
2:06 pm
So maybe you shouldn't test ride at a local shop. I tested my teammates R3 and bought from Ebay. Bike shops have their place, but IMHO not with the informed,...
25069 M. King
monjking Offline Send Email
Apr 6, 2010
2:38 pm
I've bought several bikes from ebay and generally had a good experience.  Having said that, unless you know exactly what bike you want, there is a risk...
25070 Kevin Kunkel
ktkvaus Offline Send Email
Apr 6, 2010
3:53 pm
True. 10% off bikes and 15% off gear. The S1 would meet that criteria. Bonzai has it in a number of sizes right now. On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 6:01 AM, Keith...
25071 Jeff
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Apr 6, 2010
7:18 pm
[Amaiza Fitness] <http://www.amaizafitness.com> Whether you are just starting out in triathlon or are an experienced triathlete, Amaiza Fitness's training...
25072 Keith Bohnenberger
kbohn66 Offline Send Email
Apr 7, 2010
12:18 pm
If you're looking for a late season spring to fill out your race calendar I recommend the Taylor Love Race at Worldgate. ...
25073 andrea
awicks67 Offline Send Email
Apr 7, 2010
7:47 pm
For anyone interested in some Skyline training (which I am, since I'm doing Tour de Skyline in a few weeks), I'm planning a group ride Wednesday morning of...
25074 Kevin Kunkel
ktkvaus Offline Send Email
Apr 8, 2010
3:25 pm
Waynesboro is hosting a 1/2 marathon the morning of day 2 right out the hotel. I'm thinking about it. Check it out: ...
25075 Jack Marmorstein
jmarmorstein Offline Send Email
Apr 8, 2010
3:53 pm
I did this half marathon last year. It's a well-organized event with a challenging, rural course. It should be noted that the finish is far from the start....
25076 casciodm Offline Send Email Apr 9, 2010
2:04 am
I'm game....
25077 katie.davison@...
katiegage78 Offline Send Email
Apr 9, 2010
11:21 am
Mad Dog is game. ... Date: Thursday, April 08, 2010 10:04:53 pm To: trirats@yahoogroups.com From: "casciodm" <casciod@...> Subject: [Tri RATS] Re: Want...
25078 Jack Marmorstein
jmarmorstein Offline Send Email
Apr 9, 2010
2:05 pm
Late notice, but we host a super-fun, informal but high-quality bike race/ride out here on Sunday. It's a great vibe and a challenging ride with great people...
25079 Kevin Kunkel
ktkvaus Offline Send Email
Apr 9, 2010
4:17 pm
Camping is only for Saturday night. And you really don't have to RSVP. You'll just be part of the RATS Camp. We'll take a head count a week or two out....
25080 Kevin Kunkel
ktkvaus Offline Send Email
Apr 9, 2010
6:22 pm
Wow! I sort of meant this as a joke but you guys are running (pun intended) with it. Now I guess I will have to. It looks like it's an easy 1 mile warm up...
25081 Michael Tine
mike_tri71 Offline Send Email
Apr 9, 2010
7:09 pm
You're all certifiably insane. To: matiaspala@... CC: katie.davison@...; casciod@...; trirats@yahoogroups.com From: konakev29@... ...
25082 Kyle Yost
kyleyost Offline Send Email
Apr 9, 2010
7:25 pm
For all those who think the SavageMan bike course is too easy. http://www.winthefight.org/granfondo.htm [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
25083 Nathan Miller
nathanrmiller Offline Send Email
Apr 9, 2010
7:51 pm
Kunk, I'll be sleeping in bed.. wake me when you get back =) -nate ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
25084 Kevin Kunkel
ktkvaus Offline Send Email
Apr 9, 2010
7:56 pm
Just like ole times in the Pyrenees.....slacker! ... -- With Regards: Kevin Kunkel [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
25085 Matias
matiaspala Offline Send Email
Apr 10, 2010
1:53 am
My guess is we won't be on our bikes until noon. That's what lights are for, could be epic. Matias ... From: Katie Davison To: casciod@... To:...
25086 Slow Twitch
slowtwitch2010 Offline Send Email
Apr 10, 2010
2:28 am
If you're looking to take your training to the next level, get a power tap wheel. I bought this at Bonzai a few months ago but have used the wheel a few times...
25087 Gary
tr6ownr Offline Send Email
Apr 10, 2010
10:02 pm
All I have a bib I cannot use - a persistent leg injury that my better half has convinced me that I should treat rather than letting rest for a couple of weeks...
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