http://natbikes.com/blog my vagabiking life Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:55:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I was off on a road trip this weekend, and had a great time. First stop was Rondeau Provincial Park in between Chatham and Ridgetown (a misnomer, and where my mother grew up). It's a beautiful venue, and reminds me of some of my first races I ever did. ... http://natbikes.com/blog/2008/08/31/the-bulldog-traithlon/ Hey there Sports Fans. After some ramped up training last week, family gatherings, and a night of gallivanting I am back in Hamilton starting my final 2 builds towards first IM Wisconsin, the Josh, and the big one... IM Kona. Yeah, I'm going to be there and I'm going to ... http://natbikes.com/blog/2008/08/22/up-this-weekend-2008-chatham-ymca-bulldog-triathlon/ I was talking to Marc tonight. He's spent most of the last 3 years riding in France and really enjoying the depth of life over there. He also had to take some time off of cycling - which really is an enjoyable for life type of sport. Otherwise I'm ... http://natbikes.com/blog/2008/08/15/life-with-out-cycling-is-really-boring-marc-lanoue/ So I got my new Hawaii TT bike yesterday, from Gears, which was really exciting. Swapped out the parts and got it rolling, just as the heavens opened. So I went out with Yorkie and some of the guys, of course with the rain and near darkness (yes ... http://natbikes.com/blog/2008/08/07/new-bike-not-for-long/ SO I finished the muskoka tri, hung out 5h for awards (plaque and socks) drove home slept 2h, ate supper, and jumped into the subie for the 5h drive to Ogdensburg NY and the start of my bike tour. I cracked after 4h and put the tent up behind ... http://natbikes.com/blog/2008/07/24/the-bike-tour-nashua-nh-via-adarondaks/ What's the latest? Other than running into bears... I'm limping. Coming from non-impact sports (you're only 'supposed' to increase activity mileage by 10% per season) the impact of running is hurting. I have given myself the start of stress fracture... so that means riding bike, and swimming. Ideally ... http://natbikes.com/blog/2008/07/20/oh-me-oh-my-oh-bear/ It wouldn't be July if there weren't cyclists getting popped for dope. Other years I would just watch the live coverage. Doping scandals can break at any time, so it's key tp check in regularly. Ricco, well he was too good to be true on those ... http://natbikes.com/blog/2008/07/17/156/ Yesterdays weather in Clermont FL : 91 degrees, and 73% humidity. The average temperature for Kona October 11th is 86 degrees, and 50-80% humidity. Of course in Kona I will be starting my run around 1pm. I've got my head down, running up the first hill on the dirt trail through ... http://natbikes.com/blog/2008/07/16/to-win-in-the-frying-pan-train-in-the-fire/ The Crystal River Sprint Triathlon took place on the Saturday following the 4th of July. 227 athletes registered for the 2nd race in the series and the entire day went very smooth. Everyone had fun and we saw some fast times at the finish. Nat Faulkner from Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada ... http://natbikes.com/blog/2008/07/08/crystal-river-sprint-tri-victory/ Though it's hard to judge this type of thing, I have heard from reliable sources that the Muskoka Chase, or Muskoka Long, is the second largest triathlon in Canada behind Ironman. I have been training, but not too much, as August and September will be really big months getting ready for ... http://natbikes.com/blog/2008/07/02/the-race-muskoka-triathlon/ So I got up to Chelsea Quebec yesterday for the Tuesday of the long weekend. I love this area, quiet clean. And last August this is when I get into the swim of things again. Most importantly my allergies are minimal up here. So I was pretty happy ... http://natbikes.com/blog/2008/07/02/happy-canada-day/ Home is Where the Heart Is for Triathlete By Darren Lum June 18, 2008 Like the wheels on his bike, his life has come full circle toward achieving a childhood dream.After several years making a living road cycling for various teams in the United States, including a short stint with the Trek Volkswagen ... http://natbikes.com/blog/2008/06/26/newspaper-story-home-is-where-the-heart-is/