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 2005-08-09 4:57 AM |
Master  1932     Savannah, |  Subject: Triathlon Practical JokesOkay, being a prankster and being new to Tris, I see a potential for some serious practical jokes (in theory, I would never really DO any of this). I have come up with a handful, but I bet those of you who have actually participated in a tri have some better ones.......... How about relpace the body glide with a glue stick? Shoe swap at T1? Come on, make me laugh. |
| 2005-08-09 6:22 AM in reply to: #220137 |
Master 2314 Gulf Shores, AL | Subject: RE: Triathlon Practical Jokes If your next to someone who has never raced with a timing chip, ask them did they remember to call in and activate there chip. |
| 2005-08-09 7:06 AM in reply to: #220147 |
Elite 2421 | Subject: RE: Triathlon Practical Jokes Manatee Express - 2005-08-09 5:22 AM If your next to someone who has never raced with a timing chip, ask them did they remember to call in and activate there chip. Nice one. My favorite actually happened to me at an off-road du. We were late getting there and didn't have time to warm-up. I had gone to check us in and my training partner was assembling the bikes. Only problem was, he failed to reconnect the front brakes on my mountain bike. I didn't notice it until I was on a steep downhill that ended in a sharp turn. He swears on pain of death that it was an accident so I guess I have to believe him. bts |
| 2005-08-09 8:43 AM in reply to: #220170 |
Master 1889 Ann Arbor, MI | Subject: RE: Triathlon Practical Jokes I like the "tying their shoes together in the T area" idea found in another post. The Body Glide one is good too. Itching powder in the ole wetsuit. Icy Hot in the tri suit |
| 2005-08-09 8:49 AM in reply to: #220137 |
Expert 1274 Jackson, Mississippi | Subject: RE: Triathlon Practical Jokes seat on backwards.. energy gel all over the handlebars.. hehe.. Nair inside the swim cap.. chain grease inside the gogles An entire t-area move all together.. (hrmm.. no i'm not sure where you put your stuf..  ) |
| 2005-08-09 8:49 AM in reply to: #220137 |
Master 1210 Saskatchewan | Subject: RE: Triathlon Practical Jokes Thsi was someone's idea in my club...black or brown shoe polish on the bike seat and handlebars. (I hope they like me!) |
| 2005-08-09 8:50 AM in reply to: #220137 |
Champion 7036 Sarasota, FL | Subject: RE: Triathlon Practical Jokes Knowing how much effort goes into preparation and training for a triathlon, not to mention the cost, I can't even imagine pulling a deliberate prank that would potentially jeapordize someone's race. Sorry, but it just doesn't seem very funny to me. I think most people here probably have a lot of humorous stories about things that have happened to them while racing or training, either the result of chance or self-inflicted, but not as the target of someone's practical joke. Mark |
| 2005-08-09 8:51 AM in reply to: #220137 |
Queen BTich 12411 , | Subject: RE: Triathlon Practical Jokes Hide their helmet after they go to the swim start. If you want to be "nice" during this joke, replace it with a kiddie helmet (flowers, characters on it, etc) |
| 2005-08-09 8:55 AM in reply to: #220273 |
Expert 1274 Jackson, Mississippi | Subject: RE: Triathlon Practical Jokes TriComet - 2005-08-09 8:51 AM Hide their helmet after they go to the swim start. If you want to be "nice" during this joke, replace it with a kiddie helmet (flowers, characters on it, etc) hehe.. and while you are at it.. you should attach some pink and blue streamers to their bar ends.. |
| 2005-08-09 9:03 AM in reply to: #220282 |
Queen BTich 12411 , | Subject: RE: Triathlon Practical Jokes waskelton - 2005-08-09 9:55 AM TriComet - 2005-08-09 8:51 AM hehe.. and while you are at it.. you should attach some pink and blue streamers to their bar ends.. Hide their helmet after they go to the swim start. If you want to be "nice" during this joke, replace it with a kiddie helmet (flowers, characters on it, etc) What you talking about? I have those on my bike anyway? Whats wrong with those, they match my big bell. |
| 2005-08-09 9:05 AM in reply to: #220296 |
Expert 1274 Jackson, Mississippi | Subject: RE: Triathlon Practical Jokes TriComet - 2005-08-09 9:03 AM What you talking about? I have those on my bike anyway? Whats wrong with those, they match my big bell. Well.. I guess thats ok just as long as you have aero streamers and a carbon fiber bell. Edited by waskelton 2005-08-09 9:32 AM |
| 2005-08-09 9:31 AM in reply to: #220302 |
| Veteran 285 Michigan | Subject: RE: Triathlon Practical Jokes This isn't a practical joke, but at my tri on saturday, a guy was putting his bike on a rack and knocked the bar off. There were about 20 bikes that went down like dominoes. Kinda funny. |
| 2005-08-09 9:33 AM in reply to: #220270 |
| Veteran 285 Michigan | Subject: RE: Triathlon Practical Jokes RedCorvette - 2005-08-09 9:50 AM Knowing how much effort goes into preparation and training for a triathlon, not to mention the cost, I can't even imagine pulling a deliberate prank that would potentially jeapordize someone's race. Sorry, but it just doesn't seem very funny to me. I think most people here probably have a lot of humorous stories about things that have happened to them while racing or training, either the result of chance or self-inflicted, but not as the target of someone's practical joke. Mark Mark, the origional posters said, he would never do any of these. This is all hypothetical. Lighten up a bit. |
| 2005-08-09 9:39 AM in reply to: #220270 |
Master 1889 Ann Arbor, MI | Subject: RE: Triathlon Practical Jokes RedCorvette - 2005-08-09 9:50 AM Knowing how much effort goes into preparation and training for a triathlon, not to mention the cost, I can't even imagine pulling a deliberate prank that would potentially jeapordize someone's race. Sorry, but it just doesn't seem very funny to me. I think most people here probably have a lot of humorous stories about things that have happened to them while racing or training, either the result of chance or self-inflicted, but not as the target of someone's practical joke. Mark No one here would do any of this. This is supposed to be a lighthearted look at some of the things we could do if we wanted to. I would be horrified if I thought anyone would really do any of this but this is not that kind of group. |
| 2005-08-09 11:10 AM in reply to: #220359 |
Champion 7036 Sarasota, FL | Subject: RE: Triathlon Practical Jokes nliedel - 2005-08-09 10:39 AM RedCorvette - 2005-08-09 9:50 AM Knowing how much effort goes into preparation and training for a triathlon, not to mention the cost, I can't even imagine pulling a deliberate prank that would potentially jeapordize someone's race. Sorry, but it just doesn't seem very funny to me. I think most people here probably have a lot of humorous stories about things that have happened to them while racing or training, either the result of chance or self-inflicted, but not as the target of someone's practical joke. Mark No one here would do any of this. This is supposed to be a lighthearted look at some of the things we could do if we wanted to. I would be horrified if I thought anyone would really do any of this but this is not that kind of group. Sorry if I'm coming across as a bit of a curmudgeon. For whatever reason, the whole premise just didn't sit well with me. Guess I've always considered practical jokes to be a bit cruel and sophomoric. Y'all go and have your fun and I promise I won't bother you anymore... Mark |
| 2005-08-09 12:10 PM in reply to: #220137 |
Master 2288 Katy, TX (West of Houston) | Subject: RE: Triathlon Practical Jokes How about black shoe polish on the seals of the goggles. Replace the bike with a tricycle. Replace running shoes with clown shoes. Sew the finger holes on gloves shut. Remove pedals from bike. Tie one shirt sleeve in a knot. Muwhahahahaha....I gunna get in trbl.... Edited by Freeswimmingfish 2005-08-09 12:12 PM |
| 2005-08-09 12:20 PM in reply to: #220302 |
| Extreme Veteran 464 San Clemente, California | Subject: RE: Triathlon Practical Jokes waskelton - 2005-08-09 7:05 AM TriComet - 2005-08-09 9:03 AM What you talking about? I have those on my bike anyway? Whats wrong with those, they match my big bell. Well.. I guess thats ok just as long as you have aero streamers and a carbon fiber bell. The last Oly I did, there was a guy doing the bike with his kid in a baby seat on the back of the bike. My wife did her first tri on a comfort bike with a little bell and a rack for a baby seat on back. |
| 2005-08-09 12:21 PM in reply to: #220137 |
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| 2005-08-09 12:23 PM in reply to: #220624 |
Expert 1274 Jackson, Mississippi | Subject: RE: Triathlon Practical Jokes - 2005-08-09 12:21 PM "Manditory HIgh FIVES at the bouys" "So which bike are you going to ride? I saw some good ones in there, I hope i'm out of the water in time to get that Carbon Cervelo" Great ones... especially the bike one.. LOL |
| 2005-08-09 12:28 PM in reply to: #220137 |
| Member 215 Houston, Texas | Subject: RE: Triathlon Practical Jokes this was mentioned on OLN during the tour coverage. they mentioned one cyclist who years ago would go on breakaways suddenly and get a mile or so up the road, then pull off and hide behind a rock or something waiting for the peleton to give chase and after it would pass him he would slip back in from behind. lol. i found that really funny. they didnt like it, chasing someone who wasnt really ahead of them and apperently did some things to his bike that showed they didnt appreciate this kind of humor. |
| 2005-08-09 12:36 PM in reply to: #220629 |
Master 1889 Ann Arbor, MI | Subject: RE: Triathlon Practical Jokes Switch bikes in the transition area! |
| 2005-08-09 12:38 PM in reply to: #220137 |
Master 1932 Savannah, | Subject: RE: Triathlon Practical Jokes Replace hydration with Tequila-yes, I capitalize Tequila...I learned to respect it's wicked power long ago. |
| 2005-08-09 12:39 PM in reply to: #220137 |
| Member 67 Douglasville, ga | Subject: RE: Triathlon Practical Jokes Leave an "extra" machine screw/bolt/washer underneath their bike, and then watch while they try to figure out where it goes. |
| 2005-08-09 12:49 PM in reply to: #220629 |
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| 2005-08-09 1:10 PM in reply to: #220682 |
Pro 4578 Vancouver, BC | Subject: RE: Triathlon Practical Jokes - 2005-08-09 10:49 AM Yeah, can you imagine.. "UHH thats my bike your getting on" "NO WAY MAN! I GOT HERE FIRST, GUESS YOU SHOULDA SWIM FASTER!.. SUCKA!" Uh, would you abondan Dave Scott? Or maybe someone who got out of the water faster than you took it?  |
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