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2012-03-22 3:40 PM

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Subject: How awesome is the BT community?!

...The answer? Really freaking awesome!!

I think it's pretty obvious how generous a lot of the athletes are on these forums with their time and willingness to share their experiences and tips. But I am just amazed at how far some of the posters will go to help out a fellow triathlete. I started a thread a few days ago about my trainer destroying my back tire and a long with a lot of explanations as to why this could have happened, one guy actually offered to send me a spare trainer tire that he had laying around...after giving him my address he said he'd send it the next day and sure enough, it was at my door step when I got home...I am absolutely amazed by the generosity of a complete stranger who was willing to not only offer his advice, but to send me the equipment that I needed. (Even my offer to cover his shipping costs were declined) Big shout to blbriley for hooking me up...I will now dedicate all of my trainer sessions to you. In other words, it's your name I'll be cursing when I stuck in my house for my long rides sweating like a pig. 



2012-03-22 3:47 PM
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Shucks!  Embarassed You're welcome.

This sport is hard enough.  The BT community (well, the 99% that don't need to "grab popcorn" when a newbie asks a question) have been very supportive of my efforts over the past two years.  I was just trying to help out another new guy.

Best of luck in your training!

 

2012-03-22 3:51 PM
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*** Likes alot! ***
2012-03-22 4:00 PM
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Subject: RE: How awesome is the BT community?!
I've been active on many forums (mostly car stuff) over the years and there is no group that even comes close to BT.  I've also had the pleasure to meet many BT'ers in person and all are just a great group of people.
2012-03-22 5:03 PM
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Abso-freakin-lutely awesome!!! It's better than my DVR on my HD Sat TV, couldn't live without either 'em! And the peeps are pretty cool too!
2012-03-22 5:48 PM
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That's really awesome!  BT needs a "like" button!

jami



2012-03-22 5:49 PM
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Cool, thanks for posting this. I saw your original thread and blbriley's offer. I'm glad you followed up and took him up on it. And this isn't the first time I've seen that kind of offer.

Yeah, BT's the best.

2012-03-22 6:05 PM
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Awesome.  Its always good to hear a good story. 
2012-03-22 7:51 PM
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Thanks for sharing the story! That was really nice of him to help you out like that. I've been here at BT since January or so, which is long enough to see some of the same threads get started and same n00b questions asked and you know, every time, there's the same people sharing their stories and helping to answer the same question. It's really great here!
2012-03-22 7:57 PM
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well done.
2012-03-22 8:03 PM
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Awesome!


2012-03-22 8:06 PM
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I'm just here for the pizza!

Actually, it is awesome!

2012-03-22 8:46 PM
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pga_mike - 2012-03-23 9:06 AM

I'm just here for the pizza!

Actually, it is awesome!

You called, Platyfoot?

Yes. BT is awesome. Sure, there are little nibbles quirks cliques and quacks like any community, but like others said ... it far exceeds any online forums / e-community I've been part of.

The people around here have literally saved my life. More than once. And moreover ... kept me going when I couldn't see how.

2012-03-22 10:16 PM
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This just started my day with a smile!!
2012-03-23 6:35 AM
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"LIKE BUTTON"
2012-03-23 8:23 AM
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Yeah.  This place has gots a lots of really cool folks.  A friendly and supportive gang we bees.

Pay it forward!

Laughing

 



2012-03-23 8:47 AM
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That is just awesome! and one of the reasons I am addicted to this site like crack Tongue out
2012-03-23 8:47 AM
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2012-03-23 9:02 AM
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Well if that is how this forum works then I have a few bike parts that broke on my trainer ride yesterday.

Awesome story!

2012-03-23 9:44 AM
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Couldn't agree more.  The support and advice received from total strangers is humbling.  I am thankful I found this place and look forward to making ya'll not so "stangerly".  Keep it up guys.
2012-03-23 11:09 AM
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LIKE A LOT! it's great to hear stories like this!


2012-03-23 12:04 PM
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This place is def pretty awesome. I have been around here since 2006 with a short break in the middle and have seen what you describe over and over again. I've had the opportunity to train and volunteer in the rain with many other BT'ers and it has always been a pleasure. Even had the opportunity to spend the night with DerekL and his wife tri_it_cajun_style for a race several years ago. Never met them before that. Drove to Dallas and spent the weekend in their home for a race. Awesome community all around!
2012-03-23 7:10 PM
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That's awesome!! Smile
2012-03-23 9:17 PM
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That's cool; a little while ago I posted about my tire slipping and squeaking on the trainer and had a BTer offer me their spare trainer tire.  This community is unique and awesome.
2012-03-23 11:57 PM
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Pay it forward!  I believe in Karma!
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