From the category archives:

Triathlon

Lisa “Trixie” Taylor, Ultra duathlete, triathlete, doing it right one step at a time

26 October 2010

I am always on the internet, blogosphere, you name it, building relationships one at a time for KGS Bikes. My business is involved in helping others move forward through cycling and one of the joys of this job is crossing paths with people who are working incredibly hard for their passion. As my friends know, [...]

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This is what it’s all about. The essence of triathlon.

16 October 2010

I just got home from the Champion’s All Women’s Triathlon produced by Red Licorice Events at Pace Bend Park. The photo of two winners was nice enough to share. Here is the entire set on Flickr. Thanks for looking. I appreciate your comments too.

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Power Trumps Aero, to a point – Good news for triathletes and time trialists

6 October 2010

While bicycle technology has changed by leaps and bounds, fitting concepts, particularly with triathletes, have remained remarkably constant. Dan Empfield of slowtwitch.com writes in his article, F.I.S.T. Axioms, 1) Most pro triathletes ride alike, 2) Fit and trim age group triathletes can easily adopt the same positions ridden by the pros, 3) Bodies are smart [...]

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Triathlon as a spectator sport

3 October 2010

I have had a chance to get out of the studio and go to a few triathlons lately. I will be going to many more. I see why triathlon is growing while bicycle racing is not. The sight of all these people facing their own limits is very cool. Additionally, I have a new found [...]

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KGS Bikes – Comparing Lance, a Professional Triathlete and You

30 September 2010

Have you ever wondered what goes into Lance Armstrong’s bike? Do you know what separates his bike from his teammates? If you were a pro triathlete, and a bike manufacturer gave you a bike for sponsorship, how would that make you feel? As a “regular person” what kind of technology can you get in cycling, [...]

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Learn from Navy Seals – Compared to them, anything in cycling or triathlon is easy!

22 September 2010

“The only easy day was yesterday.” – Displayed at the Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. This statement gives a glimpse of the rigors of Navy Seal training, considered the toughest military training in the world. Active.com Triathlon featured an article on a couple of Navy Seals, SO1 David Goggins and CDR Keith Davids, Commanding Officer SEAL [...]

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Why does a triathlete need a road bike?

17 September 2009

Does a triathlete need a road bike? Well, of course not! You don’t “need” anything more than a bicycle to be a triathlete. If you are wanting to really improve your triathlon times, however, a good road bicycle is quite important. Taking the often used phrase I learned from an automobile racer, “The best you [...]

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From Austin to San Antonio to get Perfectly Fit

23 April 2009

I recently became friends with Eli Cohen who is the product expert at REI in downtown Austin. He is also part of Red Licorice Events, run by “Sweet and Twisted” Leilani Perry and Erin Truslow. I am a new sponsor for triathlons that the Red Licorice Events team produce and when Eli heard about my [...]

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Ride-me-pumps; Copenhagen Cycling Equipment

3 April 2009

Copenhagen Cycling Equipment Originally uploaded by [Zakkaliciousness] I am certain this woman saw the KGS Bikes ad campaign on Flickr and figured if it was good enough for us it was good enough for her! I absolutely love the photos from Copenhagen Cycle Chic. They remind us how bicycles really are a cool part of [...]

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From Dianne Villano – one woman triathlete making a difference for our troops

18 February 2009

I have seen a lot of unusual cycling garb on group rides and have to say that Dianne Villano got my attention. She does triathlons in 22 lbs of military combat gear to raise awareness and support for our troops overseas. My only thoughts are, “This is a badass woman supporting badass troops!” Dianne found [...]

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