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froglegs - 2012-02-11 5:21 PM

I think the point here is that you want to be a neighborly triathlete.  At most tris I've done, there is barely enough space for everyone to fit their bikes on the rack.  Now imagine if everyone brought a bucket (or a big bag) or racked their bike by the handlebars.  There simply would not be enough room for everyone. 

Some people bring buckets, some people bring big bags, some rack by the seat, some rack by the handlebars, some have a towel, some have a pail of water....NONE of the arguments on this thread hold any weight at all because the races go off...and we all enjoy them.  You can try to make them all you want them to  be....but in the end, they will be what they are, and you'll deal with it just like always, which is part of the fun.

I'm sorry, there is ALWAYS enough room for everyone.



2012-02-12 5:22 PM
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Yup, I agree that there always ends up being enough room for everyone.  Even at a super crowded race, it works out because for every person who takes up more than their fair share of space, there are several who are willing to squeeze over to make some extra room (whether they like it or not).

2012-02-12 10:47 PM
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That's just not true.  What happens, if someone thinks they don't have enough room, is there is a discussion and it gets worked out.  I couldn't even count how many triathlons I've ran or watched in person....never seen a single issue.  I'm sure someone can come up with one, but to even pretend it's a problem in triathlon is ridiculous, and an unfair portrait to someone getting ready to run their first.

2012-02-13 4:40 AM
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japarker24 - 2012-02-10 12:28 PM

GoodStash - 2012-02-10 11:13 AM I don't care what ya'll think...I'm keeping the bucket, dammit!! After all the stickers I've put on it to make it look like I'm not a newb, I can't just put it in a dark closet now. I guess anyone who is laughing at me behind my back better make sure that I'm not passing them on the course...Because when I do, who looks like the newb then???. Cool

Newbiness has nothing to do with speed.........

On another note:  People keep saying the bucket makes for a good seat.  What I want to know is who sits down in transition?



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Wow.  Sitting down and wearing socks.  Newb.
2012-02-13 6:13 AM
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jdutton13 - 2012-02-13 6:27 AM Wow.  Sitting down and wearing socks.  Newb.

It was a HIM.  Most wear socks in long course.



2012-02-13 6:25 AM
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jdutton13 - 2012-02-13 6:27 AM Wow.  Sitting down and wearing socks.  Newb.

It was a HIM.  Most wear socks in long course.

I know, I was kidding.  

2012-02-13 6:29 AM
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jdutton13 - 2012-02-13 6:27 AM Wow.  Sitting down and wearing socks.  Newb.

It was a HIM.  Most wear socks in long course.

I know, I was kidding.  

Ah, I see.

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2012-02-13 6:44 AM
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Sorry. I was trying to figure out the red font from my phone, but was unsuccessful.
2012-02-13 9:40 AM
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Left Brain - 2012-02-12 8:47 PM

That's just not true.  What happens, if someone thinks they don't have enough room, is there is a discussion and it gets worked out.  I couldn't even count how many triathlons I've ran or watched in person....never seen a single issue.  I'm sure someone can come up with one, but to even pretend it's a problem in triathlon is ridiculous, and an unfair portrait to someone getting ready to run their first.

 

Whether you've ever personally witnessed a problem or not, I can't see how it's unreasonable to advise someone to be considerate of their neighbors and not hog more than their fair share of space.

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Fair enough.


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What are you bucket-heads bringing into transition that you need something that big in which to carry it all? For non-wetsuit sprints at the most I'll bring a small drawstring knapsack, and often will forego that. If you're sitting in transition ( pay attention Lance!) you're wasting time!
2012-02-13 11:41 AM
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jdutton13 - 2012-02-13 6:27 AM Wow.  Sitting down and wearing socks.  Newb.

It was a HIM.  Most wear socks in long course.

I know, I was kidding.  

Actually, he was a (quasi) noob - a noob that finished second, but a noob nonetheless

2012-02-13 11:59 AM
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the bear - 2012-02-13 11:04 AM What are you bucket-heads bringing into transition that you need something that big in which to carry it all? For non-wetsuit sprints at the most I'll bring a small drawstring knapsack, and often will forego that. If you're sitting in transition ( pay attention Lance!) you're wasting time!

 

I'm sure I bring as little as anyone can possibly bring...but as I said, I sit before the race. 

Towel on top of bucket is perfect. 

I don't socialize, I don't have to "be seen"....I sit, enjoy the show, and get ready to race.  I'm always going to bring my bucket to sit on.  This year I think I'll get a sharpie and write "I'm a new guy" on it just for grins.

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I won't address the noob/not noob aspect of my comment but I've never understood why some folks think they need to wrap their bikes (or sometimes just their seat) in 3 or 4 garbage bags or plastic tarps if rain is in the forecast (if you have to check in your bike overnight).  Rain won't hurt the bike and your seat is gonna get wet once you sit on it after the swim........ 
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Samyg - 2012-02-14 1:41 AM
jdutton13 - 2012-02-13 7:25 AM
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jdutton13 - 2012-02-13 6:27 AM Wow.  Sitting down and wearing socks.  Newb.

It was a HIM.  Most wear socks in long course.

I know, I was kidding.  

Actually, he was a (quasi) noob - a noob that finished second, but a noob nonetheless

Noob at that distance. He was a 2x national tri champ in his teens.



2012-02-13 2:38 PM
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pburnett - 2012-02-10 2:20 PM

Since we are playing with pictures:  Another totally Noob look:

But.. what if I ride a SS?..



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Left Brain - 2012-02-13 12:59 PM

I don't socialize, I don't have to "be seen"....I sit, enjoy the show, and get ready to race.  I'm always going to bring my bucket to sit on.  This year I think I'll get a sharpie and write "I'm a new guy" on it just for grins.

Have you seen the reclining camp chairs that have a footrest?  Those would be great.

 

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Left Brain - 2012-02-12 12:33 AM
froglegs - 2012-02-11 5:21 PM

I think the point here is that you want to be a neighborly triathlete.  At most tris I've done, there is barely enough space for everyone to fit their bikes on the rack.  Now imagine if everyone brought a bucket (or a big bag) or racked their bike by the handlebars.  There simply would not be enough room for everyone. 

Some people bring buckets, some people bring big bags, some rack by the seat, some rack by the handlebars, some have a towel, some have a pail of water....NONE of the arguments on this thread hold any weight at all because the races go off...and we all enjoy them.  You can try to make them all you want them to  be....but in the end, they will be what they are, and you'll deal with it just like always, which is part of the fun.

I'm sorry, there is ALWAYS enough room for everyone.

You are missing the point.  The question was asked "How not to look like a newb".....if you bring a bucket to transition you will certainly LOOK like a newb regardless of if you are a newb or not or if there is enough room or not for the bucket.

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Rickz - 2012-02-13 5:40 AM
japarker24 - 2012-02-10 12:28 PM

GoodStash - 2012-02-10 11:13 AM I don't care what ya'll think...I'm keeping the bucket, dammit!! After all the stickers I've put on it to make it look like I'm not a newb, I can't just put it in a dark closet now. I guess anyone who is laughing at me behind my back better make sure that I'm not passing them on the course...Because when I do, who looks like the newb then???. Cool

Newbiness has nothing to do with speed.........

On another note:  People keep saying the bucket makes for a good seat.  What I want to know is who sits down in transition?

When I saw that earlier today, I was like "WTF?????"

I'll bet you he doesn't do that(sit down) again.  I'll even bet you he doesn't wear socks next time..........

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BrianRunsPhilly - 2012-02-11 7:59 AM OK I need to ask. If you need to sit, why not sit on the grass in front of your bike?

 

Not only have I never participated in a tri with a grassy transition, but I've never SEEN a tri with a grassy transition...Of course, I live in AZ where our "lawn" is all rock.

IM Louisville is a very high profile race that has a grassy transition area..............



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Left Brain - 2012-02-13 11:59 AM

the bear - 2012-02-13 11:04 AM What are you bucket-heads bringing into transition that you need something that big in which to carry it all? For non-wetsuit sprints at the most I'll bring a small drawstring knapsack, and often will forego that. If you're sitting in transition ( pay attention Lance!) you're wasting time!

 

I'm sure I bring as little as anyone can possibly bring...but as I said, I sit before the race. 

Towel on top of bucket is perfect. 

I don't socialize, I don't have to "be seen"....I sit, enjoy the show, and get ready to race.  I'm always going to bring my bucket to sit on.  This year I think I'll get a sharpie and write "I'm a new guy" on it just for grins.

That's absolutely hilarious. I hope you do it, people will laugh with you (not at you).

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Left Brain - 2012-02-13 9:59 AM

 

 

I'm sure I bring as little as anyone can possibly bring...but as I said, I sit before the race. 

Towel on top of bucket is perfect. 

I don't socialize, I don't have to "be seen"....I sit, enjoy the show, and get ready to race.  I'm always going to bring my bucket to sit on.  This year I think I'll get a sharpie and write "I'm a new guy" on it just for grins.

 

I've already got a, "noob Bucket" sticker going to print...  



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BrianRunsPhilly - 2012-02-11 7:59 AM OK I need to ask. If you need to sit, why not sit on the grass in front of your bike?

 

Not only have I never participated in a tri with a grassy transition, but I've never SEEN a tri with a grassy transition...Of course, I live in AZ where our "lawn" is all rock.

IM Louisville is a very high profile race that has a grassy transition area..............

 

And IM Arizona is a very high profile race that has a concrete transition area......What's your point?

 

EDIT: Actually, that's incorrect...it's a dirt/dead grass transition. Not sure what is better...still don't know what your point is.



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haha Jasen! you have me cracking up over here...I remember when I first saw you at the JCC Firecracker sprint tri carrying your bucket into transition...i was thinking 'damn, beast mode, busting out a bucket to transition, he must be fast!'...not like my noob who bought a tri specific transition bag Foot in mouth

 

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JasenGuy - 2012-02-11 12:19 PM

BrianRunsPhilly - 2012-02-11 7:59 AM OK I need to ask. If you need to sit, why not sit on the grass in front of your bike?

 

Not only have I never participated in a tri with a grassy transition, but I've never SEEN a tri with a grassy transition...Of course, I live in AZ where our "lawn" is all rock.

IM Louisville is a very high profile race that has a grassy transition area..............

 

And IM Arizona is a very high profile race that has a concrete transition area......What's your point?

 

EDIT: Actually, that's incorrect...it's a dirt/dead grass transition. Not sure what is better...still don't know what your point is.

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