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Comments: I was very happy with this swim. In the end I was 68 out of 379. Very satisfied. I felt great today and thought I was going to have a great race. Looking at the times of some of the elites I think this course was probably longer than measured. I find it hard to believe I can do 1:30's in the pool and 2:06 in a wetsuit. Not bitter, just seems curious to me. What would you do differently?: Nothing  Transition 1
Comments: Long run into transistion but things went well.  Bike
Comments: DID NOT FINISH!!!!! I think this is the most dissapointed I have ever been in a sporting event. I felt AWESOME on the bike. Legs were feeling great. At mile 4.5 I heard a high pitched twang and looked down to see a busted spoke. At this point I was averaging 22.1 m.p.h. according to my computer and I was feeling VERY strong. A volunteer rushed up to me and looked at it and helped me wrap the spoke around another spoke. I was in a really high gear because I had just started up a hill so I had a lot of trouble getting going. Almost crashed a few times because I just couldn't move. Figured out by the time I got to the top of the hill my wheel was taco'od. The wheel could barely get by and only with a ton of force. End of race for me. What would you do differently?: I wish I knew. I was on a pretty smoothe patch of pavement when it happened. Transition 2
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Warm down: Cheering on people for over an hour waiting for non existant sag support to help out with a ride back. I ended bumming a ride from two very nice volunteers when they were done with duties. What limited your ability to perform faster: Funny one. Event comments: I wish I could have completed this race so bad. It was great seeing the smiles and all the happy b.t.ers after the race. I was extremely happy for you all and am so glad you all had a great race day. The great thing about this is....Heart of the Lakes is only 2 weeks away. Side note. I want to give a big hand to Gear West. I showed up at their very busy facilty and within 30 minutes they had changed my spoke and trued the wheel.Grand total $15.00. Unfortunately he said the next spoke could snap tommorow because of wheel fatigue or I could have many miles left. Said if another one goes it is time to get new wheels. Now that will be on my mind everytime I ride. Last updated: 2007-01-26 12:00 AM
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 2007-06-30 5:00 PM |
Elite  3687     |  Subject: MinneMan Triathlon |
| 2007-06-30 6:27 PM in reply to: #867302 |
Regular 98 Eden Prairie, MN | Subject: RE: MinneMan Triathlon Ouch, Bryan! What a crappy way to have your day end. As for the "non-existent sag support", I did see the Penn Cycle van one time on the course. Once. Parked. At about the 9 mile mark. So if you were smarter, you would've broken your spoke there. Keep that in mind for next time.  Good meeting you before the race, and sorry it didn't turn out better for you! -Kevin |
| 2007-06-30 7:42 PM in reply to: #867302 |
Pro 4541 A farming town in MN | Subject: RE: MinneMan Triathlon Wow, the BT showing was great, wasn't it? Nice swim...yeah, I was thinking the same thing...I was at 2:13s on the swim IN A WETSUIT. I was disappointed in my time, but maybe it was a distance thing. Man, I felt for you as I rode past (you had Sheriff support by then). You must have been cranking if you were waiting around for support and support was there by the time I rode past. You had an awesome race! Not much you can do about mechanical gremlins. The money's in the bank. Fast swims and 22+ mph. Your race is coming, bud, your race is coming... |
| 2007-06-30 8:41 PM in reply to: #867302 |
| Expert 638 | Subject: RE: MinneMan Triathlon I bet we could create some sort of saying out of this: "There are two types of triathletes -- those you have posted a DNF due to mechanical problems, and those who will someday". I'm sure my time will come. Bummer! Sounds like your body is ready for HOLT though -- you were turning in some mighty fine times! |
| 2007-06-30 10:14 PM in reply to: #867432 |
Champion 10018 , Minnesota Bronze member | Subject: RE: MinneMan Triathlon Hey, at least you got this mishap out of the way on a little race. Now you know the situation at hand and you can make informed decisions about the wheel. But I do really feel for you, I am sure it was terribly disappointing. Always great to see you. |
| 2007-07-01 2:09 PM in reply to: #867302 |
molto veloce mama 9311 | Subject: RE: MinneMan Triathlon what a royal bummer. get that bike to a shop. nice to meet you! |
| 2007-07-01 4:19 PM in reply to: #867302 |
Master 2571 Tiger's Den | Subject: RE: MinneMan Triathlon that just sucks a$$ big time. I'd replace the wheels. Peace of mind, you know. Sorry your day ended so soon. I think we would all feel like crap with it ending that way. I think stuff like this is bound to happen to us all, so maybe you just got all your bad luck out of the way now! |
| 2007-07-01 6:16 PM in reply to: #867302 |
Extreme Veteran 502 Woodbury, | Subject: RE: MinneMan Triathlon Already gave you my condolences after the race. Great to hear GW fixed you up - better get some miles in to be sure your ride is okay for HOTL! |
| 2007-07-01 8:16 PM in reply to: #867302 |
Expert 743 Minnesota | Subject: RE: MinneMan Triathlon Bryan, I should have checked out your ride while I was at the race. I work at a shop and we see quite a few issues with road bike wheels and bigger riders (220+). If you broke one spoke, the next probably isn't far behind. I always caution riders over 200, but especially riders over 220 about the stock wheels on road bikes. I mentioned the HED wheels to you... You may be able to get them at a local bike shop. PM me if you have any questions or need any suggestions. |
| 2007-07-01 10:07 PM in reply to: #867302 |
Extreme Veteran 506 Twin Cities, MN | Subject: RE: MinneMan Triathlon I have two stock phrases on the bike course: "thank you" to volunteers and traffic cops and "on your left" as I pass. Yesterday I added a new one as I passed you (and you answered): "Oh no!" And after I passed, followed with "that sucks," since I figured it had to be more than a flat. Lessons learned, huh? We will all get there one day... It was great to see you and Kelly (thanks to her for awesome volunteering!) and I look forward to HOLT with NO MECHANICAL ISSUES for any of us! |
| 2007-07-01 10:23 PM in reply to: #867302 |
Master 1506 Minnesota | Subject: RE: MinneMan Triathlon Bryan - sorry about your bad luck. I'd definitely get a new wheel soon for peace of mind. You rocked on the swim! Glad you stuck around to chat with BTers and you got your bike fixed! Keep training! |
| 2007-07-02 9:00 AM in reply to: #867302 |
Extreme Veteran 454 Denver CO | Subject: RE: MinneMan Triathlon Oh, what a bummer! It's a sad reality of the sport of triathlon that bikes can break no matter what the rider has planned. Next race you can get your revenge! |
| 2007-07-12 7:14 AM in reply to: #867302 |
Expert 1059 Lakeville, MN | Subject: RE: MinneMan Triathlon Sorry to hear about your wheel and your DNF, but now you have wheels with out those pesky spokes...time to fly!!! |
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Met up with a lot of B.T ers. Too many to even mention right now. This was a great gathering.
Went for a short ride (In hindsite maybe it should have been longer.)