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Preparing for 2013 Ironman Coeur d’Alene (Transition)

You’re out of the water and into T1 (transition 1 – swim to bike) at Ironman Coeur d’Alene.  First you have to run up the beach, across the sidewalk and hundreds of spectators, and onto the grass of City Park.

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

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

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

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Presta Valves

Presta change-a

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