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My SportsI Like: Single Speed, Criterium, Road Race, Stage Race, Time Trial, Road RunningI Do: Single Speed, Criterium, Road Race, Time Trial, Road Running, Trail, Weight LiftingI Compete: Criterium, Road Race, Time Trial, Road Running |
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Lynn Smythe AKA the Bike DivaQ&A - Competition
How did you get started?
At the 2007 El Tour de Tucson (a 109 mile road bike race) I got the bug to get a new road bike. In February 2008 I got my brand new Trek Madone 6.5 from my local Bike America store. The new bike only weighs 14.1 pounds - talk about a SLICK ride! I thought I might have to try racing once my new bike arrived. Found out about a local time trial in my area and signed up for it.
List your competitive highlights:
On March 9th, 2008 I competed in my very first time trial and won 3rd place in my age group. Not too shabby for a 44 year old soccer mom!
What are you planning for next season?
I'd like to try a duathlon or two - run-bike-run. I'm not a swimmer, so no triathlons for this chick. Planning to do my first half marathon on December 7th, 2008 and my first full marathon on January 11th, 2009.
I'm also curiously interested in Cyclo Cross racing, but need to save up for an entry level cyclo cross bike. So if there are any bike manufacturers out there that would like to sponsor me - CALL ME!!!!
What has been your biggest accomplishment?
Getting off my butt, almost 5 years ago, at 40 years old and getting onto a bike. Yes, an old dog can learn new tricks!
Upcoming EventsBIKE DIVA'S 2008 EVENT SCHEDULE
3/09/08 - 15K time trial - West Palm Beach Race Series - 3rd place women 45-54
4/13/08 - 15K time trial - West Palm Beach Race Series - 5th place women 45-54
4/20/08 - Pedal for PAL ride - 62 mile metric century
5/3/08 & 5/04/08 - MS150 ride with the Office Depot Foundation Team - 150 miles
5/31/08 - 40K time trial - Florida State Time Trial Championship - 9th place CAT 4 women
6/24/08 - Freak Bike Militia Trailer Trash Tuesday
6/29/08 - Lauren Katzenstein Celebration Ride - 62 mile metric century
7/27/08 - West Palm Beach Race Series - 15K time trial - 6th place Women 45-54
8/17/08 - West Palm Beach Race Series - 40K time trial - Getting ready for tropical storm Fay
9/07/08 - West Palm Beach Race Series - 15K time trial - too tired to race, did 70 mile road bike ride the day before the race.
10/12/08 - West Palm Beach Race Series - 15K time trial - 4th place Women 45-54
10/26/08 - 20th Intracoastal Century Ride - 100 mile full century
11/02/08 - West Palm Beach Race Series - 15K time trial - 5th place Women 45-54
12/07/08 - Marathon of the Palm Beaches - 13.1 mile half marathon
BIKE DIVA'S 2009 EVENT SCHEDULE
2/22/09 - South Florida Tour de Cure - Pembroke Pines - 62 mile metric century or 100 mile full century
5/02 & 5/03/09 - MS150 - 2 day, 150 mile road bike ride
6/07/09 - America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride - 100 Mile Century Bike Ride - Lake Tahoe, NV
Recent Results
| Date | Event | Class | Result |
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| 11/2/2008 | West Palm Beach Race Series | USAC - Cat 4 | 5th Place Women 45-54 |
| 10/12/2008 | West Palm Beach Race Series | USAC - Cat 4 | 4th Place Women 45-54 29:23:93 |
| 7/27/2008 | West Palm Beach Race Series | | 6th place Women 45-54 - 29:23:13 |
| 5/31/2008 | Florida State Time Trial Championship | | 9th Place CAT 4 Women |
| 4/13/2008 | West Palm Beach Race Series | | 5th Place Women 45-54 - 29:47:32 |
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| Larry Bradley says:
11/24/2008 1:15 PM |
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No worries! Thank you for checking out my site and please drop me a note any time you want to talk Duathlon or the Canadian side of multisports!
Best of Luck!
Larry |
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| Josh Wilson says:
11/23/2008 8:57 AM |
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| Josh Wilson says:
11/23/2008 8:57 AM |
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An upset recovery/aerobatic ride will make a great Christmas gift for your husband - he'll learn a bit in the process about stalls and spins that will help him out in the future too!! Thanks for stopping by,
Josh |
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| Brian Nahas says:
11/19/2008 11:26 AM |
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Hey Lynn,
Yeah its freezing up north. Bring layer, especially if you are thinking about biking at all while you are here. I'm on Penn State's rowing team, and we have been dealing with ice and snow for the past few weeks out at the lake, so I'm ready for the holiday's and getting a chance to go winter train down in Orlando where its so much warmer.
-Brian |
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