Tag Archives: Austin

Welcome home, Bike (a glowing review of TriBike Transport)

Welcome home to my lovely companion!  You and I worked hard in Texas, put together a strong race, and hung a well-earned medal on the wall.  I’m glad you were there. I was on the fence about shipping my bike … Continue reading

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Race Report: Austin 70.3

There never really was a brotherly rivalry between me and Jon.  He was so good, I didn’t even compare.  I didn’t even try: as Jon went to States for wrestling and running, I did theater.  But after Jon introduced the … Continue reading

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I wonder where my bike is right now

“Your bike has been picked up” Last Thursday I wheeled my racing bike into the shop from which it came, Machinery Row Bikes.  I decided to ship my bike to the Austin 70.3 triathlon using TriBike Transport, a big name … Continue reading

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The last Aquathon (of the season)

I can’t believe that last night was the last aquathon!  The aquathon series is great: a race on the third Thursday of each month from May through August (2 in July), consisting of a 1000-meter swim and 5000-meter run.  (5k … Continue reading

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Balance in Halves

The sun has been up – and so has the temperature.  The tulips are coming up, too, and the lake looks like it’s about to turn back to liquid any day.  Yesterday afternoon when I arrived home from work, sap … Continue reading

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