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Re: RALEIGH 70.3 [bangwhistle]
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Re: RALEIGH 70.3 [eisforurgent]
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eisforurgent wrote:
I signed up for this race because I heard good things about Raleigh and wanted to check it out as a potential future relocation option. I can't say I have the best impression so far: http://abc11.com/...s-on-bikes-/3531418/
Comments on this article posted on the station's FB page are as expected - https://www.facebook.com/ABC11/
One of the gems:
Brian Porter We have too many of those dumb yuppie races and marathons every weekend during the Spring
Re: RALEIGH 70.3 [Mark Lemmon]
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"An NCDOT spokesperson said the signs do not belong to their agency. ABC11 reached out to the Ironman organization to see if the signs belonged to them.
The signs have since been fixed."
I love the plausible deniability, and yes I'm sure Ironman would this directly insult their patrons ha.
Coming in from Nebraska this isn't a new sentiment, still looking forward to this race.
The signs have since been fixed."
I love the plausible deniability, and yes I'm sure Ironman would this directly insult their patrons ha.
Coming in from Nebraska this isn't a new sentiment, still looking forward to this race.
Re: RALEIGH 70.3 [rightontom]
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That’s complete BS by the state of NC. Not their signs? Oh yeah cus they’ll let anyone put out big ass flashing signs without them knowing or aware. What a complete joke.
And to everyone coming in, I’m sorry. Makes us like like Shit.
Brooks Doughtie, M.S.
Exercise Physiology
-USAT Level II
And to everyone coming in, I’m sorry. Makes us like like Shit.
Brooks Doughtie, M.S.
Exercise Physiology
-USAT Level II
Re: RALEIGH 70.3 [B_Doughtie]
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Does it matter whose sign it is?
It's not surprising, if you follow the news on Road.cc they have something like this posted almost weekly from over in the UK.
I guess evolution hasn't taken care of ignorance yet.
My thing is, a lot of these rural country road people fancy themselves as "Christians" that would die for their rights for a gun or to not sell a gay person a wedding cake or the rights of an unborn child. But as soon as it involves taking a single minute of attentive driving to prevent deaths, all that morality disappears.
Also, the childish nature of their dissent is pretty telling. Most of the bike community seeks change through advocacy with representatives for lanes, design, and enforcement.
The other side smokes people out with diesel trucks and tries to taunt or kill people on the road.
Such such Christ like behavior there.
It's not surprising, if you follow the news on Road.cc they have something like this posted almost weekly from over in the UK.
I guess evolution hasn't taken care of ignorance yet.
My thing is, a lot of these rural country road people fancy themselves as "Christians" that would die for their rights for a gun or to not sell a gay person a wedding cake or the rights of an unborn child. But as soon as it involves taking a single minute of attentive driving to prevent deaths, all that morality disappears.
Also, the childish nature of their dissent is pretty telling. Most of the bike community seeks change through advocacy with representatives for lanes, design, and enforcement.
The other side smokes people out with diesel trucks and tries to taunt or kill people on the road.
Such such Christ like behavior there.
Re: RALEIGH 70.3 [burnthesheep]
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No all this means is IM can’t wait to get fuck out of here. This community can’t get out of its own way. I do find it funny that the state is saying it’s not it’s sign but video of a state employee working on it.
But yes it doesn’t matter, my community just looks like a bunch of backassward idiots. IM is counting down the days til it’s not “their” problem anymore.
Brooks Doughtie, M.S.
Exercise Physiology
-USAT Level II
But yes it doesn’t matter, my community just looks like a bunch of backassward idiots. IM is counting down the days til it’s not “their” problem anymore.
Brooks Doughtie, M.S.
Exercise Physiology
-USAT Level II
Re: RALEIGH 70.3 [Mark Lemmon]
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I ventured over there to see the comments for a split second and just as I thought. So instead of replying I just left that alone. You can't fix stupid.
Re: RALEIGH 70.3 [TriathlonJoe]
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Raleigh has a lot of running and cycling events. Slowly, the redneck morons are fading away. Don't let it discourage you. Raleigh loves triathlon.
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Make Inside Out Sports your next online tri shop! http://www.insideoutsports.com/
Re: RALEIGH 70.3 [burnthesheep]
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burnthesheep wrote:
Does it matter whose sign it is? It's not surprising, if you follow the news on Road.cc they have something like this posted almost weekly from over in the UK.
I guess evolution hasn't taken care of ignorance yet.
My thing is, a lot of these rural country road people fancy themselves as "Christians" that would die for their rights for a gun or to not sell a gay person a wedding cake or the rights of an unborn child. But as soon as it involves taking a single minute of attentive driving to prevent deaths, all that morality disappears.
Also, the childish nature of their dissent is pretty telling. Most of the bike community seeks change through advocacy with representatives for lanes, design, and enforcement.
The other side smokes people out with diesel trucks and tries to taunt or kill people on the road.
Such such Christ like behavior there.
The irony is incredible.
Re: RALEIGH 70.3 [BryanD]
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Thanks Bryan. Def keep that in mind. The in laws live in Raleigh which is one of the reasons I'm coming up to do the race. Are you doing the race?
I'm not sure I'd venture out on the roads on a bike in Raleigh, but I do love the incredible trail system that's in the metro area, minus the fact that there's hardly any bathrooms! LOL
I'm not sure I'd venture out on the roads on a bike in Raleigh, but I do love the incredible trail system that's in the metro area, minus the fact that there's hardly any bathrooms! LOL
Re: RALEIGH 70.3 [TriathlonJoe]
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Yep, I've raced it since 2013. I'll be there!
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Re: RALEIGH 70.3 [BryanD]
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Awesome. Look for me on the run course running in a Flash running shirt. I'm wearing it for a buddy of mine that I met at the race in Raleigh last year (he wore a flash top at his triathlon races) and was killed by a driver a few weeks later on a bike ride.
Re: RALEIGH 70.3 [B_Doughtie]
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B_Doughtie wrote:
That’s complete BS by the state of NC. Not their signs? Oh yeah cus they’ll let anyone put out big ass flashing signs without them knowing or aware. What a complete joke. And to everyone coming in, I’m sorry. Makes us like like Shit.
No, the DOT said it wasn't their sign (like the NCDOT would proactively do anything). It's definitely a state/county owned sign though, WTVD just did not go through all of the state agencies to figure our who's it was (or look at it to read who it belonged to).
Re: RALEIGH 70.3 [B_Doughtie]
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From my time working with race management DOT and town have required us to rent signs and notify the public by other means. Sign could have been rented from third party. Also, in the video I saw, it looked like a park ranger’s truck. Could not fully see the logo on the door, but it looked like a park logo.
Re: RALEIGH 70.3 [triguy1956]
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Saw another post that said the bike course had tacks/spikes on the course... Don't forget to pack your extra tube!
Some of these North Carolinians are real gems huh?
Some of these North Carolinians are real gems huh?
Re: RALEIGH 70.3 [MikeM126]
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Can you link the post?
Make Inside Out Sports your next online tri shop! http://www.insideoutsports.com/
Make Inside Out Sports your next online tri shop! http://www.insideoutsports.com/
Re: RALEIGH 70.3 [MikeM126]
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I dont know if that was a very weird incident, as I don't remember actually much issues during the actual event over 5 previous years. I think 1 car got on the "closed" part of some road a few years back, but race day has traditionally gone off very smoothly for the athletes.
Brooks Doughtie, M.S.
Exercise Physiology
-USAT Level II
Brooks Doughtie, M.S.
Exercise Physiology
-USAT Level II
Re: RALEIGH 70.3 [BryanD]
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Re: RALEIGH 70.3 [MikeM126]
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People around here are idiots but most of the city loves being fit and active. The rednecks are out away from the city where the course is.
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Re: RALEIGH 70.3 [BryanD]
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Of course. It's like that in every city.
Looking forward to the event, weather should be ideal! Assuming if the rain stays away.
Looking forward to the event, weather should be ideal! Assuming if the rain stays away.
Re: RALEIGH 70.3 [MikeM126]
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It looks like the weather forecast has changed to a typical Raleigh 70.3 day.
Good luck to everyone out there!
Good luck to everyone out there!
Re: RALEIGH 70.3 [BryanD]
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Bryan,
Is there anyone over at in and out that can help me tomorrow with etap? My shifters aren’t working
Is there anyone over at in and out that can help me tomorrow with etap? My shifters aren’t working
Re: RALEIGH 70.3 [TriathlonJoe]
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Yes! Inside out sports can help. Give them a call tomorrow. They open at 10 am
Make Inside Out Sports your next online tri shop! http://www.insideoutsports.com/
Make Inside Out Sports your next online tri shop! http://www.insideoutsports.com/
Re: RALEIGH 70.3 [nikane]
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Went to the volunteer captains meeting the other night. The run aid stations are going to be chaotic just because of the way the course is designed, so I apologize in advance. We’ll figure it out tho!
Looking forward to tomorrow! Good luck to all you athletes!
Cheers,
thechromedome
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"there are no drafters in heaven" - C Bonner
Looking forward to tomorrow! Good luck to all you athletes!
Cheers,
thechromedome
http://www.favoritefinishlines.blogspot.com
http://www.cupcakecartel.org
My 20% off code for 2018 FS Series races: tricred18
"there are no drafters in heaven" - C Bonner
Well I want to thank you again for being out there and I’ll look forward to saying hello tomorrow! THANK YOU!