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Bridgeland Swim and Triathlon Clinic July 30, 2011

By tjfry | July 27, 2011

This weekend I will be out in Cypress, TX for the Bridgeland Swim and Triathlon Clinic. (I will be handling the swim part of the clinic). If you are new to the sport and have been struggling with the open water swim, then come out and let’s see if I can help. You don’t have [...]

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The Problem with Power

By tjfry | July 14, 2011

Power is hot. It’s the new it. And I’m the first to agree that it’s a great tool. One of the best. For those scratching their heads, I’m referring to bike training with power (or a power meter). It’s a great tool, as it measures the energy output that you’re putting out during your ride. I will [...]

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How Safe is Cycling?

By tjfry | July 10, 2011

Recently, with the help of some friends, I was able to find a route that I could use to ride my bike to work. Obviously, safety was my main concern. It’s something that cyclists and their families think about a great deal. I know that in our house, my wife always worries as I leave [...]

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The Importance of Flip Turns

By tjfry | June 30, 2011

There are a few endurance sports related websites that I haunt from time to time. In the various discussions there are a few topics that show up on a regular basis. Flipturns are one of them. It usually starts with someone asking about tips to learn or improve their turn. The general response from the [...]

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