Packet pick-up and pre-race party for the 25th Annual Heatwave Classic Triathlon was held at Indian Cycle and Fitness last night. During the party, someone took a Trek Madone 5.9 ($4100) off the rack and rolled it out the side door without paying for it. THEN, the bike shows up in the transition area this morning. The athlete (23-years old) said he got it as a gift. When the police showed up his story changed. He was last seen in the back of the police car in handcuffs, still wearing his bike helmet. He does NOT get a refund on his entry fee.

I have been racing 23 years and this is one of the wildest things I have seen at a race. I cannot believe he actually showed at the race with the stolen bike.

Anyone have stupid tri-tales to share?

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Habitual line stepper.