Subject: Topeka Tinman! I was out there watching my wife at Topeka Tinman today. Lots of good performances out there and I didn't envy any of you who were out on that hot run. Looked pretty brutal. I saw jayhox take off with a giant swim lead and hold onto it onto the bike. What's it like riding out there in front with clean road ahead?
I have to say, last year I was pretty vocal on my criticism of Silverback. It seemed the entire event was ho-hum with no buzz at all. I was pretty skeptical that "Legend/Silverback" would do better this year. While I think their pre-race communication still has lots of room for improvement, this year was a much better production (in my mind ). Lots of little things made the atmosphere seem more exciting. The medals were unique, the PEM/Hy-Vee announcer Matt was good (or, at least, existent ), Gatorade on course and post-race, post-race food and PBR (how can you complain about PBR!!!?? ) etc. I thought they did well. I think the Free-State tri from a few weeks ago is their flagship event, but if their other events this season (Ad Adstra, Cap CIty ) are put on like today's event, I'll be a fan. |