Columbia Team Thread (Page 7)

Thanks!  I was feeling like a slacker.  I have been getting the rides in, mostly inside, which is a bummer, but I will take them anyway I can get them, just can't for the life of me figure out how to get to the log. 

That trail behind adds about 50 extra pounds to the ride with my daughter...who, for some reason, most of the time, likes to just enjoy the scenery and not pedal.  . 

Again thanks so much! 

Friday, I have 2 rides, one outdoor, one indoor.  The first will be about 24 miles, the other will be about 20.  Can I count that as 2 stages and 2 separate rides?  Sorry, I am new to all of this and new to BT as well, so I appreciate your patience!

Also, was checking out your blog, if you don't mind and saw that you want to do a half IM in 2009!  Good for you!!!   That is my goal as well...although I haven't ever said it out loud or written it down...I guess it's too late now.  I am new to the sport of triathlons...did my first 2 in the past six weeks and love them.  Did the Oly for the first...everyone told me I was crazy, but I had a blast, then a sprint, and one more Oly in 4 weeks. 

Glad that is 2 different stages.  I will make my goal by the end of the challenge. 

I thought, I would just go for it, and did pretty well, if I must say so myself, and they had great swag!  An awesome bike jersey and running hat. 

Way to do your first 2 tri's.  Sounds like you have a schedule to keep you going and be ready to train for the HIM in 2009.

Jul 16 - Stage 11 - CSC’s Kurt Asle Arvesen emerged atop a successful 12-man break to take the 11th stage of the Tour de France Wednesday, outsprinting a group of four riders that gapped the group near the end of the 167.5km race from Lannemesan to Foix.

Cadel Evans (Silence-Lotto),  continues to hold a one-second lead over CSC's Frank Schleck, and 38 seconds over Garmin-Chipotle’s Christian Vande Velde.

The pack with Cadel Evans of Australia in his overall leader's yellow jersey, during the 11th stage of the Tour de France between Lannemezan and Foix, southern France,

The riders make their way down hill.

The tour, unfortunately, is rocked by another doping scandal.  French anti-doping authorities and Saunier Duval team officials confirmed that Italian climbing sensation Ricardo Ricco (Saunier Duval), winner of two mountain stages and ninth in the overall standings, has tested positive for the blood booster erythropoietin (EPO) and a new substance, CERA (Continuous Erythropoiesis Receptor Activator).  Within minutes of Ricco’s departure, his entire team voluntarily withdrew from the Tour.

Ricco becomes the third rider to fail a doping test in this year's race after Spanish riders Moises Duenas (Barloworld) and Manuel Beltran (Liquigas) both tested positive for EPO.

I can't believe they're still doping and think they can get away with it!

Last day of the Tour is Jul 27.  We still have 10 more days to go.

Hi team,

Here is the news, gossip and results from week 1 of the Tour De France bike challenge.

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=124076&posts=1#M1538976

Thanks to everyone for your participation so far

See you for the week 2 results next week

Cat