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The Pace is 3 Years Old and We Have Free Stuff to Help Celebrate!

The Pace is 3 Years Old and We Have Free Stuff to Help Celebrate!
This month marks the third birthday of Chicagonow and The Pace of Chicago. Three years ago, there was this crazy idea to give bloggers a community to blog in, let the experts share their expertise under one roof.  I was fortunate enough to be one of the initial 6 bloggers who helped launch the site... Read more »
By David Wallach,
May 17, 2012 at 7:05 am
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The Ride of Silence- Ride and Remember

The Ride of Silence- Ride and Remember
10 years ago, I was a newbie triathlete training with a group of cyclists who were much better than I was.  Getting dropped was a regular part of my group ride experience, I would ride as hard as I could for as long as I could, but eventually I would run out of gas and... Read more »
By David Wallach,
May 11, 2012 at 12:07 am
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Meet Pro Triathlete Julie Dibens in Highland Park

Meet Pro Triathlete Julie Dibens in Highland Park
The season is just getting started here in the Chicago area, as you set your calendar of races, make sure to also set aside time to meet and learn from the many pros. who are coming to the area to teach, train and share their knowledge with area athletes. One great opportunity is at the... Read more »
By David Wallach,
April 24, 2012 at 7:00 am
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Venus de Miles Announces Women's Only Ride in Illinois.

Venus de Miles Announces Women's Only Ride in Illinois.
There are women specific triathlons and running races in the Chicago area, now Venus de Miles is taking over the roads of the North Shore with their women’s only ride. Sunday, July 29, 2012.Venus de Miles, Illinois’ first all-women’s road bike ride will take place in Lake Forest. The inaugural race was announced by Teresa... Read more »
By David Wallach,
February 14, 2012 at 10:18 am
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3000 Miles in 10 Days- Bicycle Dreams is Coming to Chicago.

3000 Miles in 10 Days- Bicycle Dreams is Coming to Chicago.
Bicycle Dreams, the movie, captures the mental and physical nightmare that athletes put themselves through to race across America in 10 days. As one of the organizers put it, “it’s not a sporting event in the classic sense, it’s more of sending a gladiator into a pit with a lion!” 3000 miles in 10 days... Read more »
By David Wallach,
January 31, 2012 at 7:18 am
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Registration Open For The Tri-State Tour

Registration Open For The Tri-State Tour
The Tri-State Tour is exactly that, three states in one day!  Starting in Hammond, Indiana and ending in Kenosha, WI. The Tri- State Tour is a century ride that is one you want to add to your endurance “bucket list.” Bicycle Illinois presents the Tri-State Tour, which travels through three states in one day! You’ll... Read more »
By David Wallach,
January 30, 2012 at 7:11 am
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Meet Mat Steinmentz at the Trek Store in HP!

Meet Mat Steinmentz at the Trek Store in HP!
Mat Steinmetz is one of the top coaches in the endurance world.  Craig Alexander, Julie Dibens, Mirinda Carfrae and a host of other athletes turn to Steinmetz for coaching and performance advice.  Now it’s your turn. Steinmentz will be at the Trek Store of Highland Park on Wednesday, January 25th speaking about his coaching and... Read more »
By David Wallach,
January 18, 2012 at 10:11 am
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Time to Sign Up, Set Some Goals and Start to Train. Resolution and Registration.

Time to Sign Up, Set Some Goals and Start to Train. Resolution and Registration.
I have a friend who is a business consultant, when people ask him the secrets to success in business, his answer is always the same, “step #1 make a list, step #2, do the things on the list, step #3 once you are done, you will be successful.”  Simple. His business advice translated to endurance... Read more »
By David Wallach,
December 31, 2011 at 7:44 am
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Cervelo Makes Getting A New Bike Too Good To Be True.

Cervelo Makes Getting A New Bike Too Good To Be True.
As you head out to the mall to return your sweaters, skinny jeans and various electronics, you may want to take a detour to your nearest bike shop and check out the “too good to be true, but is actually true” deal from Cervelo Bikes. If you’re not familiar with Cervelo Bikes, then let me... Read more »
By David Wallach,
December 27, 2011 at 9:49 pm
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Give The Gift Of Zipp

Give The Gift Of Zipp
There are several people I know who are training for their first Ironman or 1/2 and have asked me about what they are going to need to race those distances. My short answer is always the same, “a coach, a proper bike fit and race wheels.” How do race wheels differ from the regular wheels... Read more »
By David Wallach,
December 19, 2011 at 9:42 am
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