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My Journey to a Triathlon

TomCarlsbad

Posted: 11 December 2006 12:21 AM

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I forgot to mention in my posts that in each section of the triathlon, I dedicated it to Sheryl.....thought of Scott and the kids with her on Friday (for Christmas).....she is in our hearts, and was a part of the Tinsel Triathlon in Hemet CA this weekend....
I have to admit.....when I thought of her....I went faster!! (must have been something in the exercise drink I was drinking)

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liveoutloud

Posted: 15 December 2006 10:26 PM

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I noticed this forum on biking Tom:

http://bikezoneinc.com/bikespeak/index.cfm?forumid=1

It might give you some info

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TomCarlsbad

Posted: 30 January 2007 01:52 AM

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Okay, an update.....towards my tri

When I was riding my friends ‘borrowed bike’ yesterday, I was feeling very good and wondering what a better bike would be like, I imagined riding the one that was on sale at Performance bikes that I had my eyes on.....

When I got home from work today, and told my wife about what I had been ‘dreaming’ about on the bike, she said I should just go out and get it, that I had ‘earned’ it......(she didn’t have to say it twice......I was out the door in seconds)....

Wow.....my reward came early....and I don’t have to pay for it for 6 months.....(i’ll just save 330.00 per month and pay it in full!)

So the new Fuji ‘Team Pro’ is in my living room (hmmmm does it add to the decor?), but it’s raining in San Diego tonight, so no riding until tomorrow… (that’s just RUDE!)....

I wieghed the bike, and it’s 6 lbs lighter than the Canondale I have been riding (it actually LOOKS fast!) LOL

just some exciting news I wanted to share!

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paula9717

Posted: 30 January 2007 02:14 AM

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Tom I can echo your wife - You earned it. Enjoy

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TomCarlsbad

Posted: 30 January 2007 08:16 AM

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Thanks Paula.....

It’s pretty cool!

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Julie

Posted: 31 January 2007 10:20 PM

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Sounds great, Tom! I hope you have many happy rides!

Cheers,
Julie

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TomCarlsbad

Posted: 31 January 2007 10:31 PM

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Thanks Julie........

It’s been tough....I have had to work everyday from before the sun comes up and by the time i get home the sun is down, so all i can do is circles in the cul de sac.....

but it looks soooooo fast sitting in our living room......(my wife wants it in the garage already....can you believe that!@)

looking forward to daylight saving time starting on March 11.........riding after work!!! yeah!

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Bree

Posted: 31 January 2007 10:44 PM

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That’s almost painful to hear about, Tom. You get your dream bike, and can’t even ride it. At least you have it, and you’re going to be flying in no time. But that really sucks.

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TomCarlsbad

Posted: 31 January 2007 10:46 PM

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thanks for the sympathy.....but it does ride very nice in circles around the cul-de-sac

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Fi B

Posted: 31 January 2007 11:01 PM

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Yes, Tom, but what colour is it???

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TomCarlsbad

Posted: 01 February 2007 07:30 AM

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Hi Fi....

They are calling the color ‘carbon’.......here’s a link to a picture of it!

http://www.fujibikes.com/2006/bikes.asp?id=122

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Julie

Posted: 01 February 2007 08:19 AM

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You’re right, Tom: it does look fast! Way cool!

Cheers,
Julie

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judypatooty

Posted: 01 February 2007 10:49 AM

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There ought to be flames shooting out of the back of that bike!

Too cool, Tom!

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TomCarlsbad

Posted: 01 February 2007 11:59 PM

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Had to work late, but did get some ‘aero bars’ for the bike and some very nice carbon pedals… with a great ‘computer’ which measures my cadence, MPH, distance, odomiter, high speed, average speed (and a couple more things).....

Rode it around the cul-de-sac........up the street....maybe I need to get a light? LOL