I think it's been noted that he suffers in the heat. Pretty sure it was mild in Brazil, Arizona - relatively - but I've read a couple interviews where he talks about not going well in the heat. Could be a Meredith Kessler type - great athlete - just unlucky that Kona, and the prevailing conditions, is the big race.


Brent,


It's a distinguished list - those who simply could not go in the heat and humidity and the general conditions in Kona. It's very selective!


I know it's blasphemy to even mention/suggest this, but take the same 25 best men or women in the world and put them on a similar course but with temperate conditions, I'm guessing the make-up and order of the top-10 to 15 would be different!

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VERY true - I shouldn't pick on Meredith - it just seems like the last couple years the two of them were listed as top contenders by "experts" but I don't think either one is set up to really ace Kona no matter how much they try.

The idea of a rotating IMWC is amazing - but the lure of Kona is enough at this point. But ultimately, of the group of athletes that are at the top right now, I think we would see similar results.

That said - I don't see AB winning Kona with both brothers not seeming to do well in the heat. Better preparation might help, and obviously the talent is there - but for some I think Kona is just too hard. What do you think?

Brent

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DFRU - Detta Family Racing Unit...the kids like it and we all get out and after it...gotta keep the fam involved!

Doesn't look as bad.

+1000

If the race went up Haselton all the way to Black Brook, it would exactly equal 112 miles by eliminating the leg to Ausable Forks. I hate that road - it's in a disrepair that seems to hit you every second with a new bump or diversion. Haselton is a beautiful ride on a road in perfect condition (they even just repaved half of it), plus there's almost no traffic to interrupt.