Camelback Mountain

Kestrel Bicycle

Kestrel 1995 500 SCi - Time Trial

Going into my 4th year of triathlon my Cannondale touring bike wasn't cutting it.  Loving unique designs I found this bike without a downtube fascinating and moving to carbon was a big step forward as it was lighter and more cushioned.   It had 650 wheels which were great for quick acceleration.   A big improvement from the bike I was using for triathlon, however, this version of the frame had a lot of flex at the crank when I was pushing hard which I didn't care for so it only lasted me two seasons. 

Stock photo

Stock photo

Columbus Marathon (Ohio)

November 10, 1996	Marathon 4 (Age 28)
Columbus, Ohio	3:20:34

https://www.columbusmarathon.com/

 

Forty Under 40

 

Klein Bicycle

Klein 1998 Mantra Comp

I've always had an eye for unique things.  When I saw this bike in Tri-Tech Multiport it immediately caught my eye.   I now had a road bike so I decided to upgrade my hybrid bike that I was using for off road for a true off road experience with front and rear suspension.   This bike I got my money's worth as I had it for 22 years.  In 2005 I noticed disc brakes had become "a thing" so upgraded the front fork and wheel so I could have disc breaking in the front.   I had this bike from Ohio, thru Seattle, and even up until a year ago in California. 

Stock Photo of Someone else's similar bike

  

Original frame and forks.  Riding trails in Columbus, Ohio.

ITU Triathlon Wrold Championship

 

Muncie Endurathon 70.3 (Indiana)

August 1996	4th Half Ironman (70.3)
Muncie, Indiana	5:10:30 (Run 1:59:11)

Race	Swim	Bike	MPH	Run	Pace	City	State	Date	Time
Muncie Half Ironman	37:15	2:29:48	22.4	1:59:11	9:06	Muncie	IN	9/7/96	5:10:30