Do DuathlonRun. Bike. Bradley.2012 National Championships Dates Posted
USA Triathlon has the dates for the 2012 National Championships available.
4/28 - Duathlon Nationals - Tucson, AZ 6/3 - Long Course Duathlon Nationals - Cambridge, MD I'm hoping to make it to Tucson! I just need to ride my bike a few times before then!
2011 Duathlon Nationals Review
I hope I can make it next year!
Duathlon Tshirts
Choosing a Bike for Your First DuathlonYou’ve decided to do your first duathlon. You need a bike. What do you choose? Your first and least expensive option is to pull out that your old junker from college wipe off the cobwebs, spray some WD-40 on the chain, and hope that the tubes will hold air. If you’re smart, you’ll do this at least a couple of days before your event (hopefully sooner).  The problem with this approach is that the bike in the garage probably didn’t fit you in the first place. FIND A BIKE THAT FITS. If you’re just aiming for the fitness challenge, the type of bike is irrelevant - unless you’re doing an off-road duathlon. For an on-road duathlon course, a mountain, road, or hybrid style bike will do the job. Don’t be intimidated by the $10,000 machines at the transition area when you show up to the event. This is about you meeting your goals and completing the task. There are countless systems of bike fit, but the folks at your local bike shop should be able to get you comfortable. 
If you decide that you enjoy the sport and want to upgrade your bike, I suggest purchasing a road bike then adding clip on bars [Bias notice: I was a road cyclist long before I was a multipart athlete]. I find a pure road bike more comfortable and easier to train on. I do have a pure triathlon bike that I use for competition, but I’m aiming to be quite competitive. In my limited experience with duathlon and triathlon, beginners generally don’t need a faster bike to improve their times, they need to ride more. 
After some time, the endurance sport virus will infect every cell in your body. At this point, you might consider that owning a bike more expensive than your car is perfectly normal. Before you get to that point, several bike manufacturers are making "entry level" triathlon bikes. As an example, for just under two grand, the Jamis Comet comes with all the major features (namely, aerodynamics) that make a triathlon bike unique.  I did my first duathlon on an old Guercotti cyclocross bike. It had thin walled aluminum tubing. With a frame my size, it rode like a wet noodle. I didn’t have any aero bars, and the back brake was fashioned to look like it would work. It didn’t matter though. I had a blast. 
What was your first duathlon bike? Let us know in the comments.
Duathlon Promotion
I found this video of the 2009 Duathlon Nationals in Richmond, VA. I'm in it! I wish I could have done this race in 2010. I enjoyed course and James River ambiance in 2009. Makes me think of Old Crowe Medicine Show:
Duathlon Trends
Since my bike accident in 2009, I haven't participated in a single duathlon, and by the looks of it the general interest in duathlon is down as well: 
What's your experience? Is duathlon fading while triathlon surges? Are you planning on entering any duathlons this year?
Duathlon Nationals to Tucson
I don't know how I missed this bit of news, but I'm stoked! Read on... USA Triathlon announced Wednesday that the scenic city of Tucson, Ariz., will host the National Duathlon Festival in 2011 and 2012.
Exact race dates have not been set, but organizers expect an April event for both years. Duathlon races consist of a run-bike-run format. "USA Triathlon is thrilled to be bringing our National Duathlon Festival to Tucson in 2011 and 2012," said USAT executive director Skip Gilbert. "Given the tremendous reception we received from Richmond, Va., for the past two years, we are confident that our nation's 32nd-largest city and its active community will roll out the red carpet to help support and showcase our sport." "The selection of Tucson/Oro Valley to host the 2011 and 2012 USA Triathlon National Duathlon Festival provides the perfect opportunity to prove to world-class athletes and trainers how our community lives up to the title of 'America's Winter Training Capital,'" said Vince Trinidad, director of the Tucson Sports division for the Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau. "Additionally, the event will be an example of the seamless cooperation and collaboration between Tucson Sports, Oro Valley and Ventana Medical Systems, a private organization for which our destination is becoming well known." The 2011 and 2012 USAT National Duathlon Festival will consist of three duathlons in the Oro Valley - the Age Group National Championship, a sprint-distance Citizen's Race and the Off-Road Championship. The 2010 event is slated for April 24-25 in Richmond, Va. Joerie Vansteelant to race Powerman AlabamaFebruary 10, 2010 9:27 AM Joerie Vansteelant to race Powerman AlabamaPowerman Alabama Multisport Weekend New Location Outside of Birmingham - March 27/28th 2009 LADIES WINNER JESSICA JACOBS COMING BACK AS WELL AS WORLD CHAMPION DUATHLETE JOERIE VANSTEELANT OF BELGIUM! Team Magic is excited to confirm the return of our 2009 Elite Duathlon National Champion Jessica Jacobs as well as the entry of 2009 Powerman World Champion Joerie Vansteelant of Belgium. Jacobs is returning to claim her crown as USA Triathlon Elite Duathlon National Champion once again, and along with Joerie, will be competing in the 10k/60k/10k distance for and a piece of the $5,000 cash purse. The Elites will race on their own Saturday to make a great spectator friendly race. Joerie Vansteelant has a quite an impressive resume and is known as a clear champion across the world when it comes to duathlon. Therese Bynum and Faye Yates, directors of Team Magic, Inc. that hosts Powerman Alabama, knew duathlon champion Benny Vansteelant before his tragic loss and are looking forward to meeting his brother Joerie while he enjoys some training in the Birmingham area prior to the event. In addition to winning the Powerman World Championship in Zofingen, Switzerland, Joerie won 9 out of 12 events in 2009, capturing 2nd place in 2 and 3rd place in the other. Jessica Jacobs, local to the Birmingham area, took an impressive victory with Team Magic not only at the 2009 Powerman Alabama Elite Duathlon National Championship, but also won her 1st triathlon as a professional racer at Team Magic's Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon in 2008. Jessica’s career has really taken off since that win, with a 3rd at Ironman Florida and Wisconsin. In 2009, she was 6th at Germany's Quelle Challenge and 21st at the Hawaii Ironman Championships. Team Magic Fueling Sponsor Quintana Roo Bicycles has just announced its sponsorship of Jessica. Chris Hewings, Sales & Marketing Director for ABG, said, “Jessica is a superb Triathlete who has put together a string of very impressive results over the past few years. She's the perfect match for Quintana Roo, and we are looking forward to her incredible bike splits being improved now that she'll be riding the QR Cd0.1.” Other pros confirmed for the Elite Duathlon Championship are: John Phillips, Ryan Giuliano, Robert Wade, Guy Petruzzelli, Jennifer Garrison, Anne Curi Preisig and Rachel Chambers. Along with the Powerman Alabama Elite Competition, a host of amateur events will take place during the weekend. With its' nationally acclaimed off-road trails, Oak Mountain State Park opens the door for the addition of our new XTERRA Off-Road Duathlon and Trail Run to be held on Saturday along with the PowerKids Duathlon and Elite Race. The Powerman Alabama Duathlon Amateur Race (10k/60k/10k,) the NEW Team Magic Signature Duathlon (5k/40k/5k) and the Double Oak Duathlon (2.5k/20k/2.5k) will all take place on Sunday morning. Visit www.team-magic.com for complete information and online registration links. Sent from my iPhone
Another Powerman in the USA!
The World Returns to Muncie for POWERMAN MUNCIE Steve and Tammy Tomboni, owners of Muncie Multi-Sport, Inc., announce the signing of the contract to host Powerman Muncie, a duathlon event that includes the multi-sporting races consisting of run/bike/run in October 2010. Powerman Muncie will be held at Prairie Creek Reservoir in Muncie, Indiana, USA on October 2, 2010. It has been the race site for over 30 years for the Muncie Endurathon and other multi-sports events. Muncie has served as host of many national championships and the ITU Long Course World Championships in 1996. Get the full scoop here. Powerman AlabamaThis just in from Duathlon247.com: Mark your calendars now for March 27th and 28th... Changes with administration in the City of Birmingham (USA) have once again sent Team Magic searching for a new location to keep the Powerman Alabama tradition alive. The new location is Oak Mountain State Park, just south of downtown Birmingham. Team Magic chose this location based on a positive history with the long-running Buster Britton Memorial Triathlon and close proximity to metropolitan Birmingham. Top billing for the weekend events will be the USA Triathlon Elite Duathlon National Championship. The race will go the Powerman Alabama Distance of 10k/60k/10k and offer a $5,000 cash purse. The Elite Race will be held as a stand-alone event on Saturday. With its nationally acclaimed off-road trails, Oak Mountain State Park opens the door for the addition of our new XTERRA Off-Road Duathlon and XTERRA Trail Run to be held on Saturday along with the PowerKids Duathlon and Elite Race. The Powerman Alabama Duathlon Amateur Race (10k/60k/10k,) the NEW Team Magic Signature Duathlon (5k/40k/5k) and the Double Oak Duathlon (2.5k/20k/2.5k) will all take place on Sunday morning. Online registration and complete event details will be available at www.team-magic.com soon. |
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