Category Archives: Sprint

Second Life “Ecoman” triathlon now a monthly series

October 9, 2007 –

You may recall a prior post regarding the Second Life virtual “Ecoman” triathlon… Suzy contacted us today to let us know they’ve now turned it into a monthly series. The next event will take place on Oct. 20 at 11am PDT (7pm GMT). Preregistration is required.
Additionally, there are “real” spinning classes every Tuesday and Thursday […]

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Interbike - Day 1

September 27, 2007 –

Unfortunately I wasn’t able to attend this year (next year!) but here’s part one of a continuing series this week about what others are reporting on from the show ….
Bike Radar reports FSA is introducing a new hydration system that mounts under you aerobars - of course it’s carbon… dual reserviors and expected in market […]

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Challenged Athletes Foundation needs your help

September 24, 2007 –

This group does a wonderful job and now they need our help. Please pass the word and do what you can…
A fire at the foundation’s main office on Saturday destroyed an estimated $600,000 worth of property, equipment and banners which had been donated for their largest annual fundraiser - the 14th annual San Diego Triathlon […]

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Calling all armchair quarterbacks…. er, um triathletes

September 19, 2007 –

And now for something completely different.. Second Life, the virtual world sporting upwards of 9 million users, is going to be hosting the Ecoman Triathlon on September 23rd at 11AM. According to the press release “The swim will take place in Etopia’s bay, followed by the bike portion along the island’s Train Track and finishing […]

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