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Preparing for 2013 Ironman Coeur d’Alene (The Swim)

Posted on 14 April 2013 by admin

The best part of Ironman Coeur d’Alene is the swim! 2.4 miles of bitter cold in Lake Coeur d’Alene. It is two laps (1.2 miles each) with a quick run onto the beach and across the timing mat in the…

Preparing for 2013 Ironman Coeur d’Alene (Race Day Start)

Posted on 8 April 2013 by admin

Ironman Coeur d’Alene is fast approaching. Only 11 weeks away! Race day is Sunday, 23 June. The last two times I did this race, the weather was perfect for racing. Last year was a bit tenuous though, as there were…

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Using Presta Valve Extenders

Posted on 8 January 2013 by admin

I recently purchased a Zipp 808 rear wheel with a CycleOps Power Meter. One of the first things I found out was that the presta valves on my inner tube would not be long enough to pass through the rim…