Is this the first time Sanders will race Kanute?

I'm going with Lagerstrom & Ryf

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808 > NYC > PDX > YVR
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im really sad about this. i missed the pro panel last year and then he wound up being sick and not racing.

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Indeed, this might get interesting..

I think so. Last time was Islands House which does not count .

Lionel all the way. Just liked Frodo had something to prove the season following his Kona walk; now it's the Colonel's turn to at redemption and he's going to dominate -- despite who is or isn't at the start line. LS will have his best year to date. You heard it here on Slowtwitch mssg board forum first! LoL!!!

St George 70.3 2017. But Kanute was still pretty new to that distance at the time.

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Alex Arman

Strava

x2.

I think he's gonna get beat by lagerstrom and kanute

I would like to see Sanders again. I know a lot of people have issues w/ him, but he is really entertaining!

Same here.

didn't you watch Lionel's recent youtube videos...he doesn't pay any attention to ST'ers

So can we expect most of these guys to show up to St. George instead? Seems like the appropriate high profile/high money 70.3 alternative?

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But Talbot does! LS doesn't even want to tell people to subscribe to his channel. He's old school Burt Reynolds cool like that. It's just all about power and speed; everything else is noise.

Sanders and Kanute will be a good battle for sure.

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Washed up footy player turned Triathlete.

I like that Kanute is going to Oceanside for the competition, rather than back to Galveston to defend his win from last year.

Given that Ben has finished 2nd and 4th in the last two WC against some very good competition and he raced well in the Super League (not really his distance) you have to go with him?

If like to see Kanute win, BUT I think Sanders will take it. That's simply based on the look on his face last year on course as he was losing...

Ryf v Lawrence is the more interesting matchup.

YES!

agree

Chris Leiferman FTW.

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Canyon just posted that Patrick Lange is in town for Oceanside 70.3. It wasn’t clear if he was racing.
I know he is not in the list, but I doubt they tell him he couldn’t race if that is his intention.

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Team Zoot So Cal

Disagree. Ryf hasn’t been remotely challenged in years.

I’m predicting Kanute to win.

YAWN.....

Not unless you count jellyfish last year in Kona.

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Next races on the schedule: none at the moment

I think its just his bike

Well, last time they raced Holly beat Daniela by 4 minutes...so....

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I believe you are correct after re-reading the Canyon post

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Team Zoot So Cal

Don't look past Ms. Salthouse, Jackson, True, and Findlay.......

Chelsea Sodaro...

It's going to be an epic race. Best decision ever to go to SD for spring break with the fam to watch the race. Maybe see you down there!

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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!

HAHAHAHHAHAHHAH!

Hey babe want to vacation in SD during April 6th weekend. (Wink Wink)

See you there

My wife and my daughter are pretty big fans, plus it includes 4 other days lol. She knows haha...to be fair I paid with it with coaching money lol

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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!

We actually just posted his Speedmax CF SLX is currently in our showroom on display and will be here through 70.3 Oceanside. It's fast and all.... but it won't race by itself against Lionel. And it will give a terrible interview. ;-)

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Overheard Lionel today at pool saying he ran 150k last week and was in need of cane, jokingly.

I like Lagerstrom, but how would it play out? Maybe he runs better than Kanute, maybe, but Kanute seems like the better swimmer and biker. Right?

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Aaron Bales
Lansing Triathlon Team

LS rides and runs better than both of them.

If they work together on the swim and ride, they may be able to keep him away. I think you give the edge to kanute in that case as he’s competed very well and proven himself at 70.3 worlds.

Should be fun regardless.

Eric swam 22:24 last year. Pretty much came out right in front with Jan. He ran 1:13 low. Not sure what Ben normally bikes, but not gonna swim much faster then that.

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derekgarcia.com

Those are legit times - good for Lags!

Are you racing this year?

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Aaron Bales
Lansing Triathlon Team

No oceanside for me. I will be at Cda 70.3. Doing my first swim/run event this fall too!

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derekgarcia.com

Anyone know if the race will be streamed on FB Now or any other platform?

I know FB is streaming African Champs that weekend. Usually, FB chooses IM races to cover, and then will cover the 70.3 WC's.

If it plays out like last year, it's the bike that's going to be Lagerstrom's downfall. He gave up 6 minutes to the leaders. I would think Kanute's run speed would be similar to Lagerstrom. So my podium would be Sanders, Reed, then Kanute.

Yeah I thought so. But seen as i will be doing the African Champs i was hoping to watch Oceanside the night before to get the vibe going. Thanks anyway.

I’m a huge fan of Sanders. I hope he wins. Ironman races this year will be more interestering if he wins.

Jay,

I will be there. Looking forward to watching the racing. Keep in mind this is the first race of the season for many - so a bit a rust-buster. Will it tell us something - yes, but It's a long season and being fit now, and crushing it now, may not be the best strategy in you want to be doing the same in Early Sept (70.3 World Championships) or early Oct (IM World Championships). Long way to go!

What does Canyon have planned?

Not bringing my bike - was thinking there would be limited time to ride.

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certainly more accomplished athletes than the Men's race...

Ironically 30+ posts in and no one has mentioned the most likely winner if we are using recent history as the predictor.

?? On the men's side? Bowden?

Hopefully you mean men's side in the latter comment because barring bike mishap, Ryf is not going to have any issue with Holly

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808 > NYC > PDX > YVR
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Hey Steve, with racing being the centerpiece and athletes being pretty keyed up, we're keeping it pretty chill at Canyon.Home.

That said, we are inviting everyone in town for the race to come see the one and only Canyon.Home USA, the one spot to see our bikes outside Germany! We'll have quite a few things on display worth checking out, like Patrick Lange's and Jan Frodeno's Kona bikes, a few other provenance bikes, and our range of Speedmax bikes in stock. We've also got a range of Speedmax CF models on hand available to test ride.

Swag? Yep! Anyone can come see me at the Canyon booth at the Ironman expo to collect a card. With that card, we'll have some swag we'll be giving out to those lucky few (while supplies last) at our Canyon.Home showroom, which is just a few minutes drive down I-5 from the expo.

That's what we've got on... Steve, will look forward to catching up with you (and erryone else!)

-Jay

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yeah, (men's) Bowden.

Bummer. Guess he is not ready. Smart decision... Ben then Lionel. Thought I heard Sebi say he was going to do St George. Then again he was goofing off and his accent was full on German mode...