Portuguese triathlete Pedro Gomes is also known as Klep and Krepe, but recently he got in the news with his runner-up finish at the 2010 Ironman Florida. We had a few words with the very outgoing Pedro Gomes.
by Herbert Krabel, November 17, 2010We noticed the Bont Vaypor cycling shoes, the Sugoi RSE Windblock jersey, the Triathlon 2010 WCS review book, the finished Iron Blazeman song, an interesting 686 tool belt and a jar of Karmic BS.
Michael Raelert repeated his Foster Grant Ironman 70.3 World Championship title with a superb performance. Jodie Swallow was first out of the water, extended her lead on the bike and then ran to her first 70.3 Worlds title.
We recently came across the Onitsuka Tiger California 78, the AXTRI event in Norway, the Profile Design Volna aero bars, the Dextro Energy liquid gel and an inspirational image by Rich Cruse.
Alex Lloyd is one of several racing drivers who has been bitten by the triathlon bug. When he isn’t working his 650 hp Boy Scouts of America, Dale Coyne Racing IndyCar, you may find him swimming, biking or running.
James Cunnama ran down Pedro Gomes with a 2:43:09 marathon to win the 2010 Ford Ironman Florida in somewhat cool temperatures. Jessica Jacobs took the lead on the bike and held on for the win on the run as all possible challengers fell off the pace.
As one of the key sponsors of Chris McCormack, Conrad Stoltz and Shonny Vanlandingham, Clif Bar co-CEO Gary Erickson certainly had quite a bit to smile about recently, but it isn’t all about World Championship titles and racing.
In our tireless search for interesting products we came across the Clif Crunch granola bar, the Torhans AERO hydration system, the Trix Gear Aero t-shirt and the Thermajock protective gear.
When word got out that the Rohto Ironman 70.3 Miami event had some serious customer satisfaction issues, WTC quickly responded with a press release announcing swift changes and extended a nice offering to those who had raced in the event.
The inaugural Super Sprint Tri Grand Prix in Oceanside, CA was won by Filip Ospaly and Sara McLarty. Rich Cruse was there to capture the action.
Sylvain Sudrie led from start to finish and took the win at the Rohto Ironman 70.3 Miami in 4:00:41. Leanda Cave grabbed the win in the women’s race and managed a top ten overall pro time with her 4:21:21.
Orlando resident Rajesh Durbal recently finished the Ford Ironman World Championships in 14:19:12, a performance that is quite amazing for a triple amputee. We noticed Rajesh in Kona and finally had a chance to talk with him.
It is now confirmed that Interbike will stay in Las Vegas and keep that familiar time slot. Previously it was announced that the show would move to early August and Anaheim, CA and we had a few words with show director Andy Tompkins.
