About Nat
Hi I’m Nathaniel
I’m a vagabond. I’m an elite triathlete
I travel the world on my bike. I race bicycles. I tour. I train hard. I
I sleep on couches.
This Blog started to keep my mom posted on where I am, what I am up to, and that I am still alive, and more than kicking.
The C3 triathlon team, and my other supporters make this possible.
After having dedicated over half my life to elite level athletics I have roomed, raced, traveled, and trained with Tour de France riders, World Champ medalists, and 58 year olds attempting their first IronMan. I have a huge knowledge, and passion for sports, and will be helping personalbest.ca run their training camps and events throughout the 2009 season.
Previously on Nat-Life:
I went to University of Victoria for 2.5 years. I never decided what I wanted to study, so in 2000 I went to a training camp in Tucson AZ, with no car, no team, and no where to stay. The adventure kicked itself into high gear then. I’ve survived though, and through this diary I’ll let you see how it works.
I bike race full time but I’m not a pro. I was a pro once, but most of the amateur teams I’ve ridden for since then have had larger budgets…
Since 2000 I have worked less than 12 days a year, and never in my life have I had a job for longer than 2 months. If I need money I work, otherwise I don;t. As a result, I have no fixed address, but kinda prefer it that way, no cell phone plan, and no fixed bills. I have some great stories from the scenario’s I get into and the friends (characters) that I meet along the roads.
From 2000-2002 I raced on the Kissena Cycling team based out of NYC. We had an apartment near the city, I had a garden. 2003-04 I rode for Trek VW New England.
2004 I was going to quit, so decided to ride Race Across AMerica (RAAM) and ended up setting a world record with the help of 3 other riders, and a fantastic crew.
2005 I returned to a Canadian Pro team, which I was excited about, but things never clicked, and over the winter I chose to spend my time bike touring… and now I’m here. Here are my bike results from when I was there.
When I quit road racing in 2005 I made list of things ‘I think would be cool’. I’ve been steadily picking them off and adding to the list.
In the late Summer of 2007 after a lot of bike touring (check the archives) I decided to start swimming and take up IronMan triathlon after 14 years out of water, and avoiding running. For 2008 was almost a fairy tail season, and I am more excited than ever for the prospects of 2009.
A huge thanks to my parents, friends and families, and anyone else with a guest room that I’ve slept in. Also I have some really cool sponsors. If you are looking for stuff, I have tested lots, and this is what I found to have worked. No one is paying me, I choose them because I believe that they are the best in their fields. I’ll happily give feedback/ answer questions if you send me a line.
14 Comments
J on January 20th, 2007
on second look , its pretty cool
J on January 20th, 2007
sorry I was wrong
Miller on February 2nd, 2007
Huh…who knew focker had a site… sweet..
Mike McCann on March 21st, 2007
Noticed you sold a Trek SSL 6.9 fframe on EBAY – should have checked there earlier – if the deal falls through let me know and I’ll purchase.
IC on November 16th, 2007
Hi Nat – Finally found your website (I think that’s you in the pictures). For the record, I like the misty pic. Your taller younger brother’s contact info please?
Scott Doran on August 3rd, 2008
Hey Nat
Just finished a 140km ride this morning, in the shower @ 11:30 AM
Who would have thought that I would get in to your sport>
By the by came first at the Mudslinger Series this week and 9th at the Canada Cup>
Ride on.
Scott
John Hiley on September 24th, 2008
Hey bud I still have that birthday card you gave me at 40. Only 10 to go for you. You’re not quite in the Geezer class yet, but it won’t be long.
Good luck in Hawaii. Kick some butt.
Kurt Nielsen on October 11th, 2008
AS this I write this, I’m watching the live results for the Hawaii Ironman. Jan and I were out for a bike ride and your dad caught up to us, and was buzzing with excitement at what was going on. Good luck Nat, we;re doing our best to send some good Kharma your way ..Kurt
Mark Jurgeneit on October 14th, 2008
Hey Nat,
Awesome job at Ironman. What an incredible achievement. Let the words, “Best in Canada” ring in your ears for a while, you deserve it! Looking forward to seeing you on the stage next year at the awards night.
You may not remember, but I am the Ironman volunteer who congratulated you at the end of the race (a fellow Bracebridge resident).
TriGy on April 2nd, 2009
Hey Vagabiker. Bob Philp and I are in South Carolina at a house with a crew of cyclists including Crazy Jack Sochocki.
After no time on the bike we crawled up this freeking mtn the likes of which us flatlanders have never seen. Jack says do more.
JWH
laferic on April 27th, 2009
Nat,
I found about you at slowtwich review that you posted..specialized transitions.. i’m looking for a TT bike.. i’m between the P2 and Transition Expert.. i just tried the bikes today.. very happy with the transition.. however..the P2 felt lighter.. any advise will be appreciated.. … i read your blog..awesome.. cool life! ..hey..i’m in Greenville, SC.. so if you ever stop in the area..let me know! take care.. and good luck in your adventure!
Eric
Renee Ferguson on September 22nd, 2009
Hey Nat,
I just found your website-don’t know why it took me so long. Anyhoo, I am so happy for you-you are living one fantastic life! Even in highschool, you had such an incredible motivation to succeed at whatever you put your mind to. I have no doubt that you will acheive all that you set out to do. All the best!
Pam Awe on January 22nd, 2010
Hi Nat. My husband, Joe Awe, spoke with you at spin class at Action Sports about my wanting to do a triathlon. He said you wouldn’t mind if I contact you from time to time if I have some questions. What is the best way to contact you? BTW…great website.
J on January 20th, 2007
Nat your website header pictureis to”beautiful” and “sensitive” with the “mist” and stuff and that makes it look Gay. Otherwise very cool, Right On!
Hope you are rock’n it TBay style like me.