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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, TrailI Compete: Criterium, Road Race, Time Trial, Road Running, Sprints |
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Lynn Smythe AKA the Bike DivaI'm a full-time freelance writer and amateur cyclist. A few of the sites I write for include the Bike Diva, Run Diva and Charity Fitness Events blogs. I am also the cycling blogger for the Charity Mile website. View my ABOUT ME page for additional details on my biking endeavors, hobbies and more. Q&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! I won my age group, at the second duathlon I competed in on March 1, 2009.
What are you planning for next season?
I've recently started to compete in duathlons, run-bike-run. I'm not a swimmer, so no triathlons for this chick. I competed in my first half marathon on December 7th, 2008 and am thinking about doing my first full marathon in January, 2010 at the Disney Marathon.
I'm also curiously interested in Cyclo Cross racing, and recently sold my mountain bike to buy a Felt Breed single speed cyclocross bike. Single speed!?! Pretty cool. I'm also in the market for a dedicated time trial bike, so if there are any bike manufacturers out there that would like to sponsor me, or offer me a really DEEP discount on a TT bike - 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 2009 EVENT SCHEDULE
1/25/09 - ING Miami Marathon - 1/2 marathon - Miami
2/08/09 - Tradewinds Park - Sprint duathlon - Coconut Creek
3/01/09 - CB Smith Park - Sprint duathlon - Pembroke Pines
3/08/09 - West Palm Beach Race Series - 15K time trial - Belle Glade
3/15/09 - Shamrock Run - 10 mile road race - John Prince Park, Lake Worth
3/22/09 - Tradition Town Center - Sprint duathlon - Port St. Lucie
4/19/09 - Pedal for PAL - 62 mile metric century - West Palm Beach
5/02 & 5/03/09 - MS150 - 2 day 150 mile road bike ride - Coral Gables
6/07/09 - America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride - 100 mile century ride - Tahoe, NV
6/21/09 - Mack Cycle Trilogy #1 - Sprint duathlon - Crandon Park, Key Biscayne
7/04/09 - Tradewinds Park - Sprint duathlon - Coconut Creek
7/12/09 - West Palm Beach Race Series - 15K time trial - Belle Glade
7/19/09 - Mack Cycle Trilogy #2 - Sprint duathlon - Crandon Park, Key Biscayne
8/16/09 - Mack Cycle Trilogy #3 - Sprint duathlon - Crandon Park, Key Biscayne
8/30/09 - Tradewinds Park - Sprint duathlon - Coconut Creek
9/13/09 - West Palm Beach Race Series - 15K time trial - Belle Glade
9/20/09 - Mack Cycle Trilogy Bonus Round - Sprint duathlon - Crandon Park, Key Biscayne
10/11/09 - West Palm Beach Race Series - 15K time trial - Belle Glade
10/18/09 - Tradewinds Park - Sprint duathlon - Coconut Creek
10/25/09 - West Palm Beach Race Series - 15K time trial - Belle Glade
11/08/09 - Miami Man - Half Ironman Duathlon - Miami
11/15/09 - 13.1 Ft. Lauderdale Marathon - 1/2 marathon - Ft. Lauderdale
12/06/09 - Marathon of the Palm Beaches - 1/2 marathon - West Palm Beach
BIKE DIVA'S 2008 EVENT SCHEDULE ARCHIVE
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
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 - 2:34:50
Recent Results
| Date | Event | Class | Result |
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| 10/18/2009 | Race the Troops Duathlon | USAT - 45-49 Women | 1st Place |
| 9/20/2009 | Mack Cycle Duathlon Bonus Round | USAT - 45-49 Women | 1st Place |
| 8/30/2009 | Tradewinds Park Duathlon | USAT - 45-49 Women | 2nd Place |
| 8/16/2009 | Mack Cycle Duathlon Trilogy #3 | USAT - 45-49 Women | 2nd Place |
| 7/19/2009 | Mack Cycle Trilogy #2 | USAT - 45-49 Women | 1st Place |
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| BIG EDDIE B says:
10/12/2009 5:19 AM |
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Hope everything gos good, 5*s 4ya |
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| Anna Boehmert says:
9/10/2009 10:35 AM |
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Hi!
thank you for adding!
Best wishes from Germany and 5 *****
Anna |
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| Chris Rogers says:
8/28/2009 6:55 PM |
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Love the page five stars, good luck to you with all of your training and racing!
Chris R
http://www.atriathletesjourney.com |
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| Bryan Ballart says:
8/21/2009 6:24 AM |
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Thanks for the add bud. Race hard and Race safe!
B |
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