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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Pinarello Dogma Disc Brake Road Bike Coming for 2014

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Pinarello’s 2014 bikes are embargoed for a bit, but at least one has leaked out and is making the rounds. Spotted here on Competitive Cyclist’s Facebook page is the upcoming Dogma Disc road bike.

It’s built with the new SRAM Red 22 Hydro disc brakes,

with what looks like Vision Trimax Carbon TC50 wheels…except for disc brakes.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Get Fast!!

Cycling speed records are defined in many unusual way.

For purists, it’s about the athlete pushing themselves on flat ground to the utmost speed.

These mad men and women have pushed speeds of 83 mph (133 km/h) and 75 mph(121 km/h) respectively.

Then there are the paced records, where a cyclist utilizes a motor vehicle to minimize wind resistance.

The first record of this style was set in 1899, when Charles “Mile a Minute” Murphy convinced a railroad company to lay down plywood sheets between railroad tracks and draft a train.

He hit 60 mph (96 km/h) and became the first person to ride a mile on a bicycle in under a minute.

There are also the downhill records where riders hurtle down snow capped mountains (or sometimes a volcano) to reach speeds of over 100 mph (160 km/h)

Then there is this guy.

Who used a Swiss designed hydrogen peroxide powered rocket to propel himself to 163 mph (263 km/h) on a former military base in France.

Despite the auxiliary power, this daredevil still wasn’t fast enough to surpass the flat surface, motor paced record of 167 mph (268 (km/h) set by Fred Rompelberg (who was fifty at the time!) in 1995.

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Monday, May 20, 2013

Motivation....

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Sunday, May 19, 2013

Ironman Texas is always HOT

Again The Woodlands is a great location for an Ironman, after 3 years of hosting the Ironman you can bet it will be hot race day.

I have to thank a bunch of people who without them the race does not happen.

First off Michelle and my girls were troopers, they were out there as long as me!

My girls Emma Rose and Molly even ran with me for a minute, great experience.

That was a first.

Second my good friend and web master Ruud Vuijsters.

I had a calf issue going in and had not run for two weeks, and in the two weeks before the race Ruud had me on his table working out my calf.

He had come to the conclusion by the time I got off the bike the calf would be heated up and I would be able to go and he was right, Ruud I owe you!

Big thanks to Sean Schnur and Morgan Clarke who chased me all afternoon on the run, great support. Awesome running with man Ben Hawn also.

Did not see everyone from Lafayette but was able to hang with Double Down Dave Leblanc for a bit on the bike, great competitor.

Amy Leblanc stole the show finishing her first Ironman on a tuff day.

Frank Garber, Collin Burnham and John Bougeois were also first time finishers.

Great job guys.

Also finishing from Lafayette was Troy Roussel, Angie Fontenot, Keith Baras, Acadiana had a great showing. I am sure I have missed someone, congrats to all the finishers.

Friday, May 17, 2013

Tomorrow we'll ride

We'll be riding tomorrow,

SATURDAY

05-18-2013

Roll out from Red's at

7:00 AM!!!

Winds: 7 mph S

Temperatures: Lower 70's

Chances of precipitation: 10%

Possibility of Foggy Conditions

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2013

An early season event, IRONMAN Texas gives athletes a chance to head south to warmer water.

Just 27 miles north of Houston, The Woodlands is one of America’s first “master planned” communities, making it the perfect venue for a race of this magnitude.

The Woodlands is close to two major airports, numerous parks, a bustling downtown, and a luxurious resort for athletes and their families to enjoy.

With plenty of amenities within walking distance, this pedestrian-friendly community makes it easy for visitors to find their way around town during race week.

Athletes will begin with a 2.4-mile swim in Lake Woodlands.

The 112-mile bike course takes participants west through the scenic, rolling farmland of east Texas.

The day ends with a 26.2-mile run taking place entirely within The Woodlands and concluding with a spectacular finish on Waterway Ave.

There are 50 qualifying slots for the IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, HI.

To read more, please click here.

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There will be a great Lafayette representation in the Woodlands on Saturday May-18-2013

Precision Bikes wishes all safe travels and Godspeed on the race!

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Motivation for National Bike To Work Week

You’re probably already aware that May is National Bike Month.

Narrowing the scope a bit, this week is bike to work week, and even narrower still Friday is bike to work day. We hope that for most of you, commuting to work is no big deal, but if you’re still on the fence the info Stephanie Averkamp put together may just change your mind.

Why should you commute?

Please click here to find out why.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

New Belgium Shows their Love for bikes, Again!

Few things in the world go together like bikes and beer, especially good beer like that of

New Belgium Brewery.

Showing the proof right on their logo, New Belgium has always been an advocate for two wheeled human power and is showing it again for National Bike Month.

Until the end of May, you will find the smiling PeopleForBikes logo wrapped around every bottle of Fat Tire and Ranger IPA across the nation reminding people to join the movement.

Over the years New Belgium has helped bike related non-profits raise over $2 million through sales of their beer at the Tour De Fat Bicycle Carnival across the US.

It’s almost the weekend so go ride your bike, and toast National Bike Month after the ride.

And don’t forget to sign the pledge.