Peter Reid

Triathlete, mtb biker, road cyclist, backcountry adventurer

Focused career on winning the Hawaii Ironman which happened 3 times, came close three times with (2nd place, three times and 3rd once), sort of close twice with 4th place and bombed three times with three DNF's.

Began as a pro triathlete: 1993

Retired as a pro triathlete:  2006

Years with Specialized:  10 plus

Favourite bike:  ENDURO

Bike I lust over:  2010 Stumpjumper FSR

Favourite get me going music:  Led Zep and Dead Kennedys

Where I want to be in 10 years - riding my MTB on a single track

What have I done since retiring:  became a fan of cycling and triathlon, flying as a bush pilot in remote British Columbia, Canada

It’s go time in BC!

February 24, 2010

It’s go time in BC!  We are in the middle of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games.  The snow has been lacking but the weather has been absolutely incredible with sunny skies almost every day and warm temperatures.  The vibe downtown Vancouver, Squamish and Whistler has been incredible.  So many people with huge smiles.

So far I have caught two Nordic events with one more to go this Tuesday for the Nordic combined.  Travel to and from the venues has been effortless and even though security has been a little too much on the intense side of my liking it’s been bearable with lines that are fairly quick to get through security screening which is very similar to airports.  At the Nordic events the Norwegians and Polish crowds are the spectating pros.  Although, the cow bells can be a bit irritating after 3 hours of non-stop clanking.  Beer at 10 AM and wine at 11 AM is the norm for the pros spectating.

The other beauty this month has been the conditions for mountain biking.  It is by far the best February for hitting the trails.

Enjoy the ride!

Peter

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