Thursday, January 24, 2008
The Bend Bulletin ran an article this morning by reporter Mark Morical about winter triathlon. The story features tips from pro triathlete Matt Lieto and Nordic skier, Marshall Greene - both excellent competitors in the white stuff. Have a look here; it's a good read.
For those not familiar with the sport, winter triathlon athletes compete in a cross-country skiing leg instead of hitting open water. Competitors race mountain and cyclocross bikes with, as Lieto puts it, "squishy" tires instead or road and TRI bikes. Nearly flat tires prevent the bike from slipping on snow, but don't try it on the road or you're destined for a flat!
This is insane! I Love it! Anybody out there with any experience in this?
For those not familiar with the sport, winter triathlon athletes compete in a cross-country skiing leg instead of hitting open water. Competitors race mountain and cyclocross bikes with, as Lieto puts it, "squishy" tires instead or road and TRI bikes. Nearly flat tires prevent the bike from slipping on snow, but don't try it on the road or you're destined for a flat!
This is insane! I Love it! Anybody out there with any experience in this?
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