What size is it?

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What if the Hokey Pokey is what it is all about?

Large if I remember right.

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**Note above poster works for a retailer selling bikes and related gear*

It's large.

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I just sold my bikes (Cannondale Multisport and a Schwinn Homegrown) to use for a down payment on a home. Even though I miss my bikes as you get older you realize that you think of other people instead of yourself. So I thought a home for my family vs. throwing money away on rent would be the mature thing to do. I'm very thankful for our new home....but I'm not gonna lie, I miss my bikes too.

ME.

<100 words.

However, don't bother judging as I already have a tri and road bike. I just like writing essays!

Chris

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“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”
― Hunter S. Thompson,

I�m an absolute newbie in triathlon, but I have always lived a very active lifestyle, and I tried many different sports since early childhood. I played soccer, competed in martial arts, raced mountain bikes, and I most recently got hooked on road riding. All of my idols possessed super human traits. Pele, Diego Maradona, Bruce Lee and Eddy Merckx had a few things in common; they were (are) worshipped for being stronger, faster and more talented than any of their competitors in the same era.

A few weeks ago, however, everything changed for me, and I no longer dream about beating my own peers. It happened instantaneously as I watched an Ironman video at my friend�s house. Suddenly, I realized why I love sports so much, and what makes me feel good about myself. It�s not about crushing opponents in a race or looking fit on my bike. It became so clear through a single person who couldn�t even finish the 2002 event in Kona. It was Marc Herremans that made it so clear: most athletes live to race, but triathletes race to live.

I learned so much about the special way of life in martial arts in the past, but I could never connect with the concept before seeing Marc on that DVD.

Tibbs, how about a picture? I hadn't seen it noted anywhere, but I believe Giants sized as a "large" are for lads between 5'10"ish and 6'3"ish.

I don't need the bike at all. My sister, though, would love to have a bike. Unfortunately, this one is too big, so what I would do if I got it, is post for a trade for a smaller bike for her.

Let me tell you about my sister. She's a divorced mother of two who lives in Santa Fe. She's primarily a runner but in the past was a swimmer and still swims for cross training. She's a TNT coach and works in a running store near downtown (if you can call it that).
Her big recent sports moments in life:
A couple of years ago, she was nominated for the Wheaties Everyday Champion contest. It was narrowed down to 5 candidates from all over the country, of which she was one. She didn't get the big one, but she ended up on the back of the Wheaties Energy Crunch cereal box. One standout nominee, that also didn't win was Cherie Gruenfield who has had an article written on her in Triathlete Magazine.
Because of that and her extensive community service, one day last year was declared in her name in the state of New Mexico by the Governor.
Just recently, she ran the marathon of her life. At 50 years old, she got second at St. George in 3:10.
My sister really wants to get into triathlon and I believe she'll be a masters champion. If she only had a bike. Finances are not permitting that as yet.

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Tibbs, I asked for it for my friend. He still needs it, can't afford one for himself. I'll still include the travel case for your P3 if you desire. I'm going out of town until Monday. Please hold the bike for me and we'll work out the details later.

If the nice way didn't work, just give us the fucking bike and the rest of you can go take a flying fuck at a rolling donut. Please don't take offense, I'm just not good at small talk.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Subtle, very nice.

So is this called off now Tibbs?

Does this include brothers/friends etc. of sometimes posters?


Seems like you are attaching more conditions that when you got it. You want someone to dance for you. Control freak.

That "Wiley" guy did that too, when he supposedly gave away the Forerunner 201.

That brother/sister/mom/dad/friend/gimp needs to become part of the family. This not only my idea but the orginal givers and he will take it back if it is not handed over to a regular.

How hard is it to post once a week and keep in touch?

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Bitch. Most professional "dancers" work their shit a lot harder than what it takes to type 100 words, and get paid a lot less. Make 'em dance Tibbs.

Love ya damn but damn man I am here to not be understood. Love ya tons though and good luck.

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I am a dick and everyone hates me, so I never get any free stuff. Doesn�t that mean it should be my turn? I have a nice race bike, but I'm looking for a spare that I can outfit with Power Cranks so I can get really fast and then I can blow snot over my shoulder at all of you. I deserve to get another bike, because I'm the nicest guy I know, but my GF says if I buy one, she'll dump me. Eleven words to spare!

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Brought to you by the good folks at Metamucil and Geritol...

That "Wiley" guy did that too, when he supposedly gave away the Forerunner 201.


There must be some story I'm missing about these Garmin units. Is there a secret handshake or something?

As for the bike . . . I need a medium, Tibbs. I swear, sometimes it seems like you can't get anything right. ;)

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"I am a dick and everyone hates me"

CE,

Relax. It's OK. I don't hate you. :)

"Relax. It's OK. I don't hate you. :)"

Dude, you're hatin' on my game. I'm playing the sympathy angle...

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Brought to you by the good folks at Metamucil and Geritol...

"I'm playing the sympathy angle... "

Well, didn't you notice that I said nothing about the "dick" part. hehehehe :)

I guess that qualifies--its better than my family.

However, it looks like you are still in the control mode.

Sounds like a win-win. Probably best for her, too.

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That "Wiley" guy did that too, when he supposedly gave away the Forerunner 201.


There must be some story I'm missing about these Garmin units. Is there a secret handshake or something?

There was a wealthy entrepreneur that used to post here named JoeMWiley whoe gave away a Forerunner 201 to whoever could come up with the best training mantra in some limited number of words. He's dead now.

Here's my appeal:

My business partner and I just signed an agreement linking our coaching/training service to a local juniors racing team. We are providing them with coaching services for the entire team for the full season. Do the math on what coaching services cost, and you can figure out how substantial a committment this is for a team of 20 or so.

If you send me the frame, I will pass it along to the kids. Someone new will ride the frame every season until it finally dies a heroic death.

MH

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Coaching and bike fit - http://source-e.net/ Cyclocross blog - https://crosssports.net/ BJJ instruction - https://ballardbjj.com/

I ride a steel frame that I can't even lift with 1 hand. It had double brake levers and foam-covered dropbars. It still has down-tube shifters. But, I hammer rides out with guys on p2k's and litespeeds, all hills, all 30 pounds. Luckily, I was able to squeeze on an 8-speed cassette, up from the 5. I've got it running pretty well, and love working with mechanical things- car maintenance, bike care, sewing projects, anything.

Why do I ride this steel-beast? I'm in grad school and bikes aren't free.

PS. My second water bottle cage is duct-taped to the frame.

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I'm 6'0". My bike is monstrous - maybe equivalent to XL, so this would fit MUCH better. Put 3200 miles on it last year, hoping for more this year, so I know what I am getting myself into.

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Founder, Prolong Energy
http://www.prolongenergy.com

Tibbo, I know it's not my business, but, fredly has been working on this coaching angle for quite a while. It's been a leap of faith for him in many ways, at least, it seems that way to me. Having this bike go to a bonafide coach of a bonafide junior's team could give you a boner...I mean a bonafide warm feeling that that could last longer than a 17 year-old that robbed the local pharmacy of all it's Viagra/Cialis. (Side note, the marketeers really came up with a good name for this drug, Cialis. It's pronounced "see alice", as in: Go "see Alice" for a good time.)

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Quid quid latine dictum sit altum videtur
(That which is said in Latin sounds profound)

If it's back on the block, I think technically it belongs to Jenny.

"Used to have a little now I got a lot
I'm still, I'm still Jenny from the block."

There was a wealthy entrepreneur that used to post here named JoeMWiley whoe gave away a Forerunner 201 to whoever could come up with the best training mantra in some limited number of words. He's dead now.

Whoa. Those Forerunners must carry some ancient curse- try to give one away for free, and WHAMMO!- you drop dead, never to be heard from again, still clutching the 201 in your cold, dead fingers.

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"People think it must be fun to be a super genius, but they don't realize how hard it is to put up with all the idiots in the world."

Bump you bitches bump!

One thing real quick. I will be taking size into account. The frame is large so the Giant rules say 5'10 to 6'2. Please update your posts with hieghts.

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tibbs, I vote for jhk2828. He is the best so far

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Vote noted and thank you for getting involved. It's a family project after all.

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6� have a 10 year old Huffy MTB, never been athletic 30 minute walk was my kind of exercise. Weight yo-yoed 4 times in past 4yrs between 240-190. With 3 kids under 8 I have to due something. I have told everyone I know I will do a sprint tri this fall.

2 promises:

I live 30 minutes from Bikesport so Tom will fit the bike.

If folks are interested I will post at least weekly on my Trials and tribulations / Progress preparing for the triathlon. If people are interested I�ll start the thread without the bike.

100 Words.

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Just Triing
Triathlete since 9:56:39 AM EST Aug 20, 2006.
Be kind English is my 2nd language. My primary language is Dave it's a unique evolution of English.

"If people are interested I�ll start the thread without the bike."

I'm interested. Post it on the Lavander page and help me change that place.

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Bumpy

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Tibbs, as you probably know, I don't need your bike, but I think if you are insisting that the person who gets in stays in the family, then we should all get to vote (1 each) on the winning entry.

Throw it open to the peaceful tribe mate and good things will happen.

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kiwipat

per ardua ad astra

You got it.

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Every one continue post for the bike. On the 19th of January voting will start at 0930 and end at 2130. The votes will be added up and the winner will be happy.

I will post a new thread for the voting and only votes on that thread count.

Since the orginal owner finds somethings very important, it staying in the family for example, I have the right to veto a vote.

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Write. Vote. Dance. Control freak. I'll bet your family hates you.

You have no idea.

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I say go with the kids team. We could also put together a TSR adopt a kids team and make this bigger than 1 bike.

Dave

You are forgetting most of us have problems with long term commitments.

I vote for DavHamm.

clm

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Nashville, TN
https://twitter.com/ironclm | http://ironclm.typepad.com

So far I'd toss my vote over to Fredly, it sounds like that thing will get tons of abuse.

People wait for the voting thread.

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Ditto. DavHamm gets my vote.

Can I say something about this sport of ours? Tonight at the pool I bumped into this very fine athlete here in NZ, Rob Dallimore. He is an excellent triathlete. I kind of know him through some mates...anyway, he comes up and talks to me, asks me how I did in my recent two half ironmans. So I tell him, and he asks a couple more questions, so we chat about my racing a bit more. Then I ask him about his effort at Tauranga a week ago, and he says, 'oh, I did about 4:30, 2nd loser in my agegroup(ie third!)', and I congratulate him and go off to swim.
But this keeps happening to me - it's happened recently with Jo Lawn, and Steve Nicholls, top athletes both, who are more interested in MY race than anything else when we chat. And believe me, I have a lot to be modest about in this sport! I mean, I love it, with all my heart, but those guys/girls are way better than me...but they are genuinely interested in how I am going - and I can't think of another sport where the bottom 20% gets respect from the top 5%.
It leaves me feeling truly humble.

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per ardua ad astra

la cucaracha, la cucaracha, ya no puede caminar, por que le falta por que no tiene mariguana pa fumar. Ya murio la cucaracha, Ya la llevan a enterrar, Entre cuatro zopilotes Y un raton de sacristan. Now let's consider the social implications of this well-known latin song in which a cockroache is said to be leg-less and can't travel because it hasn't got a class B drug - mary jane - to use. Who the hell penned this masterpiece that children for generations have sung without really knowing what they're saying? I say it is THE allegory of our times.....

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Gibraltar, Europe
graphics@gibraltar.gi

I love you dearly you freakin' nut job.

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We don't need no stinkin' voting thread.

That's right, we need a dancin' thread.

I vote we wait for the voting thread.

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"How bad can it be?" - SimpleS

Hey everybody,

While not an "active" (yet) member of this community, I'd like to throw my hat into this one!

A little background from me: I was an All-Canadian swimmer through university, took up Triathlon in 2002 and had a bit of success with AG wins through 02 and 03. In 2004 my girlfriend qualified for her 4th (and final) Canadian Paralympic team as a swimmer, I didn't have the cash to go watch in Sydney so there was no way I wouldn't be there in Athens.

To make a long story short, I sold my bike, bought a plane ticket and an engagement ring. My girlfriend (now fiance) won two medals (a bronze in 50m Fly and a silver on the Medley relay). I didn't pop the question over there (too predictable) the day after she came home I asked her to marry me. She thought that would be a good idea and August 19 '05 will be the big day!

Just throwing this out there because really selling that bike was the best decision I ever made, to see my girl on her stage with the best athletes in the world was worth a lifetime without wheels. Rest assured, if my cause is worthy, as soon as my lanky ass can afford a new bike the OCR will find a good home. Tibbs I'm 6'2" by the way :)

Ian

Good idea. OR do we have to wait for tibbs to tell us when we can vote for this?

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Another essay for you to consider:

I myself am a tri-newbie. My older brother got into it last summer and tried desperately to get me to join. I admit, while I enjoy watching the Ironman, I assumed most triathlons were either "kick your ass hard" like the Ironman or at least half an Ironman. To my naive surprise, not all tri's are that bad (I assume they don't want first timers to die). Not only did my brother live to tell the tale about his first tri, but he is now hooked. Needless to say, I am training for my first triathlon this summer and hope to participate in two total this year. And of course, as with any sibling rivalry, anything my brother does, I HAVE to do better. And while my training is going well so far, one thing I haven't purchased yet is a bike (with it being extremely cold here in Michigan, I have been training indoors on a bike rather than outside).

And from what I've heard, my 10 year old mountain bike won't cut it. =)

I just knocked over a bag of potato chips. Now I have to clean them up. Life isn't fair.

Tibbs you got pics of this rig?

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Wow,

Someone who knows my current situation emailed me about this thread. And well, hey, anything is worth a shot.

Years ago, I used to be into Rock Climbing, but found my way into computers, and really let my health go. Over the past 3 1/2 years, with the arrival of my two daughters, I've seen my health get steadily worse. This past January 2004, I decided I would do something about it. I have lost over 40lbs by starting out small and then building up to running and now swimming.

I am very happy and proud to say that I ran my first Marathon this past Saturday! I finished at around 4:46.

I have been out of work for about 2+ years. Aside for some side contract jobs building websites, I havn't been able to gain full time employment. This, as many of you know, is really hard since we have two very young children, and well, health insurance isn't cheap.

In order to pay for my Ironman florida entry fee I sold a lot of my musical equipment (I'm in a band), and it helped pay for the IMFL entry fee, and for this years local gym's fee so I can swim. I have been swimming, and did my first 2.5 mile swim about 2 weeks ago. The only thing I haven't been able to really do yet is biking since I don't own a road bike. I also sold my mountain bike in order to pay for running shoes and such.

Should I get this bike, I will follow the rules as laid out by the poster. I have nothing to offer, as I've sold everything. :) I can offer free music from my band however... http://theinterference.com/ (check out: "Sooner or Later" and "Don't Come Back")

I know I can do the Ironman this November, I just need a bike to help me achieve that goal. Should I get a job anytime soon, I'll gladly bring the bike back to the board or back to you Mr. Tibbs.

Thanks so much for making this offer, as there are tons of barriers to getting into this sport. There are those of us who have the desire, but not the financial means to enter.

Oh, I am 6'2" @212lbs. It sounds like this bike would be a perfect fit for me, but I've never owned a road bike.

Sincerely yours,
Trae "occy" McCombs
http://occy.net/
http://fitgeek.org/

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TSR - Sponsored by the Masses. Racing for the hell of it.
Ironman Finisher 2005 -- 14:09:18

Tibbs--I think you've got your winner. occy! That's my vote. Can you relate to this guy or what?

hell, if this is legit, I'll help with equipment. anyone want to go in on a Peaceful Tribe Long course if he goes through with IMFL?

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dude, the first ri I did, I got my ass kicked by some fat guy on a mountain bike

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froggy-O

It's legit--here is his post from the IMFL Message Board from before he came over to Slowtwitch. ANd I checked the IMFL participant list--he is on it.

I can't relate to this guy, he's poor. Now if you will excuse me I have to take the Bently to my private airstrip and fly my G4 to Maui for a training run.



Kidding occy!

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Give it to Trae.....if he's genuine....he deserves it.....okay, if I win it, it's his......

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Gibraltar, Europe
graphics@gibraltar.gi

Not my call.

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My vote is for Trae.

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Andy

'You'd be surprised how many people violate this simple principle every day of their lives and try to fit square pegs into round holes, ignoring the clear reality that Thinsg Are As They Are.'

nobody gonna join me here? I say give him the bike and we outfit him in Tribe stuff for the race. Either that or we shave his head and tell him he has to go as Mr. Tibbs.

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Hey again guys...

I'm more used to the world of IRC, and the threads on BB's are a wee bit awkward to me at the moment. If I'm posting in the wrong place, I apologize.

What a great group. You guys (and gals) seem to genuinly care and emptathize with my situation. Even if I don't get the bike, it is nice to know people understand where I am coming from.

I don't want to mislead anyone here. We aren't "poor" in any traditional sense of the word. We did fairly well in the tech business from 98' - 01' But then the bottom fell out. We have a goodly amount of equity in our home, but we can't get any out of it because I am unemployeed. I can't get a decent enough paying job because I have never finished college. We, thankfully, have no car payments, and a VERY low mortgage on our house, otherwise we would have been sunk a long time ago. 100% of our money goes to food/utilities. We've had to supplement that with our savings due to a lack of any substantial income. If something doesn't happen in a few months, I'll be down flipping burgers at McD's as our savings have almost depleted.

I'd like to think I'm a fairly decent web designer and computer professional. So maybe if any of you are in a position to hire, or need to contract someone, You could do yourselves a favor by getting a top notch graphics/computer/manager person like me, and maybe then I can afford to get a bike.

Some of my websites(hosted for free by friends):
http://fitgeek.org/ [a place for geeks trying to get fit or who are fit]
http://occy.net/ [my personal home page]
http://theinterference.com/ [my bands website]
http://gotnerd.com/ [a web design / development company I'm trying to start]

*note to Internet Explorer users, the above websites look their best, and any website for that matter, in Firefox, a free/open source and superior web browswer that is standards compliant: http://getfirefox.com/ -- You are less apt to be exposed to critical security issues under windows if you are using a browser like Firefox and not Internet Explorer * [Ok Ok, so I am a geek. ;)]

Anyhoo... I've rambled on more than enough here, and I hate spilling out our financial situation to the world, but... hey, things are tough all around in this current economy.

Thanks again for your time, and your kind words,
Sincerely,
Trae "occy" McCombs

PS. Feel free to hop on irc [ www.irchelp.org ] and chat with me. I think it would be cool if we could create a #slowtwitch channel . As a matter of fact, I'm going to do that. ( slowtwitch.com admins, I'll be happy to turn the irc channel over to you should you desire it )

server: irc.freenode.net
channel: #slowtwitch
My nickname: occy

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TSR - Sponsored by the Masses. Racing for the hell of it.
Ironman Finisher 2005 -- 14:09:18

nobody gonna join me here? I say give him the bike and we outfit him in Tribe stuff for the race. Either that or we shave his head and tell him he has to go as Mr. Tibbs.
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**Note above poster works for a retailer selling bikes and related gear*

Why do poor people like you smell like sour milk?

It's a joke! My god everyone calm down. Frog put down the lead pipe.

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Tibbs--you are a dung beetle. But a HOT dung beetle.

not sure if i get a vote - longtime lurker few time poster

this dude sounds worthy - if i get a vote it goes to him.

share the love guys



and tibbs you are a twisted sister

Jim--Now you have crossed the lines of human decency.

www.bump.com

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BUMP! If your essay isn't on this thread by 0930 tomorrow you are out.

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Occy's got my vote. Read his thread. 'Nuff said. And don't make me have to get rough with any of you ;-)

T.

But he's poor. He'll sell it for lottery tickets.



HAHAHAHAHA oh yeah! I'm the only one not tired of the poor jokes.

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Damn it Tibbs, I actually went to this site.

Oh ya Gotta go buy my Lottery ticket Its 130 million and its my wedding anniversary, gotta be a winner.

Oh I vote for occy even though I think Im the only one to follow the 100 word limit. And let me tell you it was tough. Ya I think it will be easier to do a sprint tri on and old mtb bike then a full fledge Ironman.


Ok time to go get my tickets a bottle of wine and get drunk while snuggling with the wife.

Oh ya I got the date of my Spring AUG 28th. My wife said she has to come because some one has to identify the body. Gotta love the support.

Chow all.

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Just Triing
Triathlete since 9:56:39 AM EST Aug 20, 2006.
Be kind English is my 2nd language. My primary language is Dave it's a unique evolution of English.

Whoever gets the bike can sell it for a lot of this



I know I would

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D., Triathlete magazine has an online article entitled "12 Weeks To Becoming A Triathlete". Seems to be right up your alley. It's in the "Tips/Training" link on the left side of the homepage.

Tony

is today the vote day ?

I vote for tomorrow being the vote day.

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All very worthy. Have to vote for someone. I vote for occy. Sounds like he has been having a tough time, but decided to get back up off the canvas and start throwing punches again. I can relate.

occy occy occy oi oi oi

My vote goes to itzeasy. He sold his bike to give his woman a shot at making her dream come true. Also he has been on this forum since March which I think beats all the other applicants.

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