"After a short, restful break, I’m officially un-retired and ready to share my next chapter! Growing up in Florida I swam and ran cross country competitively before picking up cycling. See where this is headed? Triathlon, and what’s often considered the ultimate test of mind, body, and spirit: Ironman.
Most often in life we are pulled towards the logical path, but I’ve always preferred to let my heart and intuition lead me. I’m fortunate to be able to follow my passion–that which inspires and motivates me–and take on the challenge of venturing into the unknown.
As I enter the world of Triathlon and Ironman I’ll be supported by a great group of partners who share my values, excitement, and commitment to this new adventure. I am also looking forward to using this platform to further my work with charitable causes that I feel strongly about.
With much to learn I’ll be in Hawaii checking out #IMKONA next week. Please say hi if you see me swimming, riding, running or out and about with my family and I hope you’ll follow along here to share in the journey."
I’m a lot more excited about Talansky than Tom Zirbel, that’s for sure. Otherwise, don’t really care.
Got a chuckle outta this:
“cjwurfGlad I’ll get one kona in before you start dominating!! Good on ya dude, see you next week!! Hope your there to support me 😂”
I don’t want to say who but I know somebody else in the same position as AT who toyed with that idea between world tour contracts.
Those guys risk life and limb for not much more than 150k-200k a year mostly. That’s a lot more than most pro Triathletes, but a much harder/riskier and short term job.
According to Instagram, it looks like he had a kid earlier this year. Having 2 kids under three, I can’t think of a worse profession for having a family than being a Wold Tour cyclist.
Without knowing anything about his personal finances, being able to race 6-10 weekends/year seems like a much better option if you actually want to see your kid.
He can also live wherever he wants - looks like Tahoe based on his photos. Not the worst.
This is super exciting and I can’t wait to see what happens
This. If he swam competitively as a kid, he should ultimately be fine in that department. Unlike former teammate cam wurf, the guy was one of the tour’s top time trialists. No idea about the run potential.
This is super exciting and I can’t wait to see what happens
This. If he swam competitively as a kid, he should ultimately be fine in that department. Unlike former teammate cam wurf, the guy was one of the tour’s top time trialists. No idea about the run potential.
We need to know how competitively as a kid. Swimming as a kid is huge, but I have seen plenty of big engines that swam as a kids and they still don’t swim that well. The influx of pro riders turning to triathlon is interesting, and while the idea of a less arduous racing seems appealing, the reality is the sport is very hard to make any money at. Meaningful sponsorship continues to dry up and you can’t make a living on racing because you just can’t race enough and it is too competitive.
I hear you. One need only read Cody beal’s year-end blog to see that reality. I’m guessing that he has some plans and/or hopes to monetize all the cycling contacts and goodwill.