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Any Cyclists or Triathletes out there?
Being new to the area, I've been doing some searches on Google on how to get in to any triathlon communities out here, but haven't been able to find much more than Delta Triathlon with Inside Out. There seem to be a few coaches out there - but are there any actual training groups?
I'm used to a lot of different training groups being around, tons of shop rides for cyclists, and competition between 4-5 tri shops. I don't really see the same activity around here - but I think I just don't know how to search for it!
Some help with search terms would be REALLY helpful! I've tried a few different search terms ranging from Triangle, Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and come up with different things each time. That is pretty good, and I did find a few cool things - but wonder if I'm missing a whole other side!
I haven't looked a lot into cycling yet, but the two communities are usually aware of each other.. so, if you have input on either, I'd love to hear it!
Re: Any Cyclists or Triathletes out there?
A really good friend of mine was into cycling until she hurt her neck and had to give it up. I'll check with her and try get some info for you. She lives in Durham so it would be in your area. My hairdresser is also an ironman triathelete so I can check with him as well.
Well, I will try to help you out if you can answer one question for me. Is your screen name "Orange felt" because you ride an orange Felt bicycle? If so, then you are awesome because I've always wanted an orange bicycle--hence my tiny orange bike picture (which was my dream bike)!! The year I did buy my road bike was 1 year too late for the manufacturer I was set on buying from...I was bummed, but still love the bike I do ride.
I'm in the Triad, so i can't speak personally about Tri groups in the RDU area, so my best advice would be to personally visit some of the LBSes in the area and inquire about rides/groups. I used to do a women's ride around here that was chock full of tri-gals and our area is significantly smaller than yours. I know I've heard a bunch about a group Triad cyclists on google groups as well--you may want to try and do a Google group search for your area as well.
Our areas are both very much cycling/triathlon friendly areas. In fact, if you weren't aware, the bike chain Performance is based in Chapel Hill, and they have a women's sponsored team based out of there as well. I can't fathom there NOT being any training groups in the area. HTHs.
HAH!! Yes it is! Its actually an entry level Felt bike from '08. I'm getting ready to upgrade but may have to keep it for its orange awesomeness.
Huh! I'll have to definitely look for that Performance women's team! I have not looked into Google Groups (Google has GROUPS?) but I definitely will today! Awesome, thanks for the help!
Here's a meetup group for triathletes I found out about for you....
http://www.meetup.com/RaleighTriathlon/calendar/13837018/
I know some of the people in the Raleigh Triathlon group. You should check it out. I know a lot of what they do is informal training, but they are active in other groups as well so maybe they can point you in the right direction.