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2013 Races & Revolutionary Stuff...

Monday, 03 December 2012 02:20

2013 MINNESOTA TRI / DU CALENDAR - Dates and links to approximately 70 events on MTN's 2013 Race Calender are now posted, and we hope to have info for the remaining races posted before the end of this month.

Many athletes have begun constructing their personal '13 race schedules and we remind those of you who haven't done so as yet to remember that many of our state's favorite events will fill early. Northwoods and Lake Minnetonka, for instance, should fill before Christmas. And note that there will be some new events that you may want to consider and that early registration discounts are currently available for some races and Series.

So, visit MTN's Calendar Page and link to the events that interest you.

Multisport Expo!

Sunday, 02 December 2012 01:10

Kick-off the 2013 Season with the Midwest Cycle & Multisport Expo

By Kris Kuhn

At the 2013 Midwest Cycling & Multisport Expo, you can discover new brands, emerging trends and learn new ideas from experts in the cycling and the multisport industry. Whether you are new to the cycling or multisport world or are an established athlete, there is something for everyone. The Event Schedule will be updated as more events are added.

As we recap all the great memories surrounding our bicycle activities, stay tuned for the new gala event planned for the 2013 multi sport season. Partnering with the USA Triathlon Midwest Region, the bike expo that HaveFunBiking.com has produced for several ...

Dan's Wines Don't Suck...

Friday, 30 November 2012 01:10

ED. Dan Sobiech is a Minnesota triathlete and professional "Wine Guy."

What gave you the idea of Finisher wines?

I think anybody who has an interest in wine at some point longs for the idea of making their own wine. I was no different. I see wines introduced into the market all the time and I taste hundreds of wine each year. In the back of my head I always thought,

Heart Listening & Teutonic Thighs...

Wednesday, 28 November 2012 01:10

Going Off Course - Like tens, perhaps, hundreds of other people who were conscious in the 70s, Minneapolis triathlete Amy Bauch totally adores Todd Rundren's music. (FYI, so do we!) She even owns an "Official" limited edition Todd Rundgren bobble-head (photo L), which she purchased at one of the 200-or-so small-venue TR concerts that she has attended over the last 35 years. It's really cool. Amy is one of eight people who own this particular treasure.

Why does Amy like Rundgren's progressive rock/pop/slightly proto-punk stuff so much? We suspect it's because she listens with her heart, which does not mean that she doesn't also listen with her ears. She does that, too.

What is "Heart Listening," you ask? We're not sure, but we suspect that one has to be into romantic stuff before they can do it, that way their hearts can metaphorically be "touched" or even "melted" by romantic lyrics and melodies. Heart Listeners think that love and romance is good....