Bikes for Kona 2011.

[CAAD4]

I heard that the headset setup on this bike is not UCI approved. Doesn't it matter for Kona? Awesome looking bike though. Check out this matt black version

Is that a Black Blue with Yellow Red?

[Garfield2010]

Andreas Releart for the win..

 

Hopefully Ray recovers and can make the podium as he deserves it the most.

[gadget]

I'll go Crowie, Van Hoenecker, Realert.

 

Our man Tissink did not seem too happy and I think he might call it on the bike if it does not go well. No need to put you through that heat if the body is not ready.

[AndreZA]

Is that a Black Blue with Yellow Red?

 

No it's a black Blue with black Red.

[gummibear]

I'll go Crowie, Van Hoenecker, Realert.

 

Our man Tissink did not seem too happy and I think he might call it on the bike if it does not go well. No need to put you through that heat if the body is not ready.

 

With Raynard having been sick i will now root for Macca.

[Garfield2010]

Well Ray has been feeling crap since he arrived in boulder months ago. He did however race very well at the 70.3 champs a month ago and if it wasnt for the drafting penalty he would have gotten 2nd.....

 

So I guess it is all about how you feel on the day....

 

Maybe the few weeks off is a blessing in disguise??

 

I think he should try and go with Leito on the bike. At least he will get some serious air time so that even if he blows up or quit due to illness, he did get his sponsors some exposure!?

 

It will be an interesting race. I think Vanhoenacker has had his race for the season Austria. Should end top 5.

 

Alexander is very consistent but as Macca says, he will always give you a 08h15 race.

 

Releart on the other hand...............

[Garfield2010]

With Raynard having been sick i will now root for Macca.

 

Macca is not racing.

 

Apparently he is concentrating on shorter distances. Wants to go to the olympics next year...

[Garfield2010]

Kona race starts friday night at midnight..... I wish ESPN could broadcast it live....

[gummibear]

Macca is not racing.

 

Apparently he is concentrating on shorter distances. Wants to go to the olympics next year...

 

Me being doff.saw a pic of him with a friend of mine in Kona and thought he was racing.

 

Going to be a good race

[TuinSlang]

Me being doff.saw a pic of him with a friend of mine in Kona and thought he was racing.

 

Going to be a good race

 

I want to meet your friends...

 

ANY way of watching it live??

[TuinSlang]

That Shiv does look awesome!

 

http://www.slowtwitch.com/Products/Tri_Bike_by_brand/Specialized/Specialized_Shiv_Tri_unveiled_2368.html

 

Agreed?

[majestic]

I'll go Crowie, Van Hoenecker, Realert.

 

Our man Tissink did not seem too happy and I think he might call it on the bike if it does not go well. No need to put you through that heat if the body is not ready.

Andi Boecherer as a dark horse Tissink just beat him in PE.

[SwissVan]

With Raynard having been sick i will now root for Macca.

 

So far RT doing ok, good swim (52:08) and in the main bunch train just behind the leader

[SwissVan]

The men at the turnaround at Hawi:

03:14:51 6 Vanhoenacker, Marino 35 Jabbeke W.V BEL

03:14:53 00:00:02 19 McKenzie, Luke 30 Bend OR USA

03:14:55 00:00:04 25 Lieto, Chris 39 Danville CA USA

03:14:57 00:00:07 1 Alexander, Craig 38 Boulder CO USA

03:15:00 00:00:10 5 Al-Sultan, Faris 33 Al-Ain ABU ARE

03:15:02 00:00:11 10 Raelert, Andreas 35 Rostock MV GER

03:15:09 00:00:19 2 Tissink, Raynard 38 Port Eliza EC RSA

03:15:14 00:00:23 33 Bockel, Dirk 35 Bereldange LUX LUX

03:15:16 00:00:26 31 Boecherer, Andi 28 Freiburg YES GER

03:15:18 00:00:27 18 Twelsiek, Maik 31 Tucson AZ USA

Edited October 8, 2011 by SwissVan

[Smiles]

so which of the leaders are the strongest runners?

[Thug]

Lucie is also doing great!