Ready to get going

Hi Jess, welcome aboard. I am also from Ottawa and a (part-time university student at Carleton). If you could start a pre-training program before the spring at your universty gym, you could conceivably be ready for the Early Bird Tri at Carleton on May 22.

Welcome. Have fun, and let us know how you are doing...

Welcome Jess! this is a really good place to find motivation! I am usually on here befor I go work out to get all pumped up!! What races do you have picked out so far? Would love to know. Jack.

Actually, the only race that I'm looking at now is the Thunder Bay Triathlon in July (Thunder Bay is home in the summers). I think I have to start off slow so I'm going to do the sprint distance. I'd like to start training soon, but I'm studying Architecture at University and the courseload is huge and requires dedication of time.

Congratulations on taking the first step to successful Tri-ing--joining the forum. Best of luck to you.

Wow, I wish I would have gotten started when I was 20. That is great! Welcome to the group. I love this site and it keeps me motivated through the challenges. Just stay with it and GOOD LUCK in your studies and in your training.

Lee

Welcome Aye!

Hard your Tri-s and Training goes well Aye!

As one crazy Canuk to another (now in Toronto area) I say embrace the winter as a time to hit the gym and work on training that makes the tri much easier come spring!

Hi Jessie,

I TRIED REPLYING TO YOU TWICE, BUT IT KEEPS COMING BACK WITH A MESSAGE THAT THERE IS AN ERROR IN THE ADDRESS???? I even managed to send it to another forum member by mistake.......

When it comes to bike repairs, I have found over the years that most little jobs that need to be done can be done with simple tools and a little patience. For example, one of my clipless pedals was coming apart and I thought I would have to get new pedals. Before taking it in, I removed it from the bike, remove the top plate off and took a look. There are only 4 parts inside it, 2 springs, a tension indicator and the central pin that screws into the body of the pedal. I put everthing back together, tightened the pin and voila, the repair was affected. Had I not been successful, I would have brought it to the bike mechanic at Full Cycle.

You are lucky in that there are quite a few very good bike shops in and around Ottawa to choose from. The BEST of course is GM Bertrand, 167 Wellingotn, in Hull; their "Bertrand" brand bike is made by Marinoni of Montreal. GM Bertrand can also offer expert fitting and custom made bikes. There is also Cicle Bertrand (not the same as GM) at 136 Eddy in Hull which sells a decent custom bike and has (or used to when my brother worked there) excellent mechanics.

A few others: Full Cycle, 427 St Laurent (where I go) has good mechanics, great service.

Pecco's, 86 Murray, I bought my Pecco Eclipse there; good mechanic.

Cycle Logik, 358 Richmond Rd, don't really know much about this one but they sell Cervelo tri bikes as well as tri gear. I will be going over there some time between now and May to look at their one-piece Cervelo triathlon suit.

What kind of bike to you ride? Are you a triathlete and if so, are you entering any competitions here in Ottawa this year? What about the Early Bird on May 22?

Ciao...

Michel