Team Evotri

New Line in '09!

2008-08-27T19:11:00.011-04:00

If you were dreading the off season, dread no more. In addition to an expanded line of PowerTaps this fall, which will result in a price range to accommodate both ends of the budget spectrum, CycleOps will be introducing many new members of their industry leading family - one of the greatest innovations being the Powerbeam Pro Trainer.

This new model will actually have a built-in PowerTap, and will self-adjust resistance in order to maintain a prescribed power output. Users will even be able to upload specific workouts in order to precisely dial in training, and with a sustained resistance of more than 1300 watts, it's set to accommodate everyone from Johnny Rookie to Chris Lieto. Also watch for Powerbeam Pro little brothers the JetFluid Pro and the SuperMagneto Pro to take fluid and magnet-based trainers to the next level by offering a more compact, functional design as well as souped-up performance settings.

These trainers, as well as the rest of the new line for '09 will be available in September. Be sure to visit CycleOps.com for specific release date and product details, coming soon.

Cooking with JP

2008-08-21T19:02:00.003-04:00

By JP "Pooh Bear" Severin

As we all know, triathletes can eat. I can’t tell you how many articles I have read that chastise triathletes for “training to eat” not “eating to train”. Well, quite frankly, I am basically training myself to eat and I think I am doing a bang up job. Restaurants and Beehives alike tremble before the horrible and tremendous appetite that is Pooh Bear. With that said, here is a recipe I recently tried that kicked the rumbly out of my tumbly.

Focaccia (Flatbread)

INGREDIENTS

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 package instant yeast
• 1 1/3 cups warm water
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 tablespoons grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• Pinch of Red pepper flakes

DIRECTIONS

• In a large bowl, stir flour and salt. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Sprinkle the sugar and yeast into that well. Pour the water into the well. ( No biggie if you destroy the walls of your well) Let stand until the yeast begins to act, about 5 minutes. Pour 2 tablespoons of the oil into the well. Stir and widen the circle of stirring until dough includes all flour.

• Knead on a floured surface. Keep the dough soft. Pour a bit of oil into a clean bowl. Place the dough in the bowl and cover outside with oil. Cover. Let rise until doubled which takes about 30 minutes.

• Punch the dough down. Grease baking sheet with oil, and place the dough on the sheet. Press the dough out to about 1/2 inch thickness. Brush some oil over the top of the dough. Cut several grooves in the bread. Sprinkle with the rosemary, red pepper flakes, and the cheese. Place in a cold oven on the center shelf. Place a flat pan of hot water on the shelf below the bread. Let rise until doubled, 20 to 25 minutes.

• Preheat oven to 375 F. Bake the focaccia for 20 to 25 minutes, or until browned on top. Remove from the pan, and cool on a wire rack.

• Eat yourself into a food coma.

*adapted from allrecipes.com

Catch the Last 2008 IMWI Preview Ride!

2008-08-14T16:18:00.002-04:00

Vision Quest Coaching will be hosting an epic day up in Wisconsin this weekend for both those interested in catching the Ironman course one more time before the big show, and for folks just looking to get out and enjoy a sweetly supported group ride. See below for details:

Final IM WI Course Preview Ride for 2008:

Come join Vision Quest on August 16th, 2008 for our final Madison Course Preview Ride of the year!

This is a great opportunity to get in your last long ride before IM Wisconsin.

For those of you who are doing IM Florida, it would be a great opportunity to get a long ride while it is still warm outside. For everyone else, let's just get out and ride!

Who: All levels of riders; triathletes and cyclists are welcome

What: Ironman WI course preview (40, 80 or 120 mile option) (get some hill work in, and some solid riding.)

· Fully supported ride
· SAG Vehicle
· Que Sheets
· Nutrition will be available
· Fully marked course

When: August 16th 7:30am (Sharp)

Where: Start will be at Fireman's Park - 570 Bruce St Verona, WI

In order to properly plan our resources, we are asking everyone to sign up for this ride so we have an estimated head count.

Click here to sign up now!

Going for Gold

2008-08-11T21:34:00.006-04:00

USAT catches up with Sarah Haskins as she gets ready to leave her mark in Beijing next week.

Our very own Simply Stu also catches up with Sarah gearing up to go for Gold. Tune in to hear what's on her mind and how she's preparing for this epic event on the latest Zippcast - Click here to listen now. Also, don't miss all the Olympic triathlon coverage on August 18 and 19; check out the entire schedule and event breakdown here.

Steelhead: 2008!

2008-08-04T14:03:00.005-04:00

Well what a wild and crazy ride it was to round out the team event for 2008. The Steelhead 70.3 (turned du) was definitely one for the books. With incredible team photographer James Korn along, we're fortunate to be able to show you the day in pictures:

A warm thanks to all who attended and cheered us on the entire day, namely Steve Stenzel, as well as new recruit JP "Pooh Bear" Severin's parents and his fellow Michigan State Spartans! There was certainly no shortage of Go Evotri shouted on the course from beginning to end, which only fueled the already high camaraderie. Once again, a big thanks goes out to all.

We're also proud to announce that many members of the crew completely shattered their bike splits on this course, which contributed to Rural-Girl claiming a Clearwater slot and Sweet wrapping up first in his age group! Way to go team!

Another highlight of the weekend was of course being able to officially meet and welcome JP to the group. He's as charming as he is tall, and as kind as he is wickedly fast. We're definitely looking forward to what looks to be an excellent team evolution in progress.

Be sure to check out each team members' personal sites (found under the team bios tab) for all the race details!

Nutrition Reminders for Steelhead (or Any Like-Distance Endurance Event)

2008-07-30T07:26:00.005-04:00

By Tri-Cajun

I've been reading through Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook, Fourth Edition for some pointers for my upcoming race, The Whirlpool Steelhead Triathlon 70.3, which is this Saturday. I came across some good information and wanted to share it.

Fueling Before Exercise

*Fueling before the event actually starts days before the event. Be sure to eat adequate high-carbohydrate meals to fuel your muscles so they'll be ready for action. Snacks eaten only within an hour before exercise primarily maintain your blood sugar and don't significantly replenish glycogen stores.

*Your pre-exercise snack should contain a little protein and a little fat for sustained energy. Try a poached egg on toast, a bagel with peanut butter, or some oatmeal made with low-fat milk.

*Limit high-fat foods right before the event because they take longer to empty from the stomach and may cause nausea.

*Allow adequate time for digestion. You should allow about an hour for a small snack to digest.

*If you know you'll be nervous and unable to tolerate any food before an event, be sure to eat well the day before. Have an extra large bedtime snack in lieu of breakfast.

*Drink plenty of fluids. Drink extra fluids the day before. The goal is to start the event with your body in water balance. Drink two-three glasses of fluid up to two hours before the event (so you can urinate off any excess before starting), and another one-two glasses five to ten minutes before the start.

Fueling During Exercise

*You should aim to consume about 120-240 calories (30 to 60g) of carbohydrate per hour while performing endurance exercise after the first hour.

*During a moderate to hard endurance workout, carbohydrates supply about 50 percent of the energy. As you deplete carbohydrates from muscle glycogen stores, you increasingly rely on blood sugar for energy. By consuming carbohydrates during exercise, your muscles have an added source of fuel.

*The goal of drinking during the event is to prevent excessive dehydration, as defined by more than two percent body weight loss from a water deficit. The recommended fluid replacer contains a little sodium to stimulate thirst, a little potassium to help replace sweat losses, and a little carbohydrate to provide energy.

*You can get a rough estimate of your hourly sweat loss rate by weighing yourself before and after an hour workout. This information would be helpful on race day to give you an idea of how much fluids you need to consume hourly.

*Keep in mind that too much sugar or food taken in at once can slow down the rate at which fluids leave the stomach, thereby delaying the availability of fluids for replacing sweat loss. Be more conservative with sugar-fixes during intense exercise in hot weather.

*Endurance athletes need to make a nutrition plan far in advance of the event and experiment during training to develop a list of several tried-and-true foods that taste good even when you are hot and tired.

Fueling After Exercise

*Muscles break down during a hard workout, but you can stop the breakdown mode by eating as soon as tolerable after the event. You'll be taking advantage of the 45-minute post exercise window of opportunity to optimally nourish, repair, and build muscles. Even as little as 100 calories within an hour of finishing can make a big difference in recovery.

*The recovery diet should include generous amounts of carbohydrates to replace muscles glycogen stores, and a little protein to enhance the process of building and repairing muscles, and reduce muscle soreness.

*A top priority after the event should be to replace the fluids you lost by sweating so that your body can get back into water balance. The goal during the event is to drink on a schedule and lose no more than two percent of your body weight (e.g. three pounds for a 150-pound person).

*Post exercise foods/meals are usually rich in electrolytes such as sodium and potassium, and more than replace electrolytes lost by sweating. Most people can recover with normal meals and plain water. Extreme endurance athletes and athletes who sweat excessively should be sure to sprinkle extra salt on their recovery foods/meals.

The Collegiate - Issue No. 1

2008-07-25T17:32:00.004-04:00

Team Evotri is proud to bring you the first address of our resident Spartan, JP Severin, in his new column, The Collegiate:

Opening Credits

You may or may not be aware of the largest growing sector of the triathlon community. I guess if I write this column properly and you still don’t know, then I would either be out of touch or a bad writer. Hopefully, I am neither, but I digress. Either way, the college triathlon crowd is one few people get to see, as there are only a scattering of collegiate races. Throughout the coming months, I will be giving you a taste of how exciting, dynamic, and fast these races can be, and I will be sharing news from collegiate racing at large.

However, the college scene is much more that just racing. Most collegiate racers are on their school’s triathlon club. These clubs are like families to the athletes, as Michigan State’s has been to me. Through the coming months I will introduce you to my family, MSU triathlon. I will show you what we do in the community, what we do for fun, and what it is like to race with 20-30 of your best friends screaming like banshees every time they see you no matter how bad they are hurting during the race. At times you may say, “How can this be? This is madness.” No, THIS IS SPARTA!

Opening Scene

The scene is set in Lake Placid, New York, 2008; however, it is anything but Placid. The MSU ritual shout erupts from the crowd.

“Spartans, what is your profession?”

Three staccato bellows answer the question.

“What makes the grass grow green?”

“Blood!”

“Who do we hate?”

“Our mothers!”

“What are we going to do?”

“Kill! Kill! Kill!”

As the Spartans enter the water, prepared to annihilate the Ironman course, the heavens opened up in anger. The storm began. Rain pummeled the racers' bodies and minds for 14 hours straight. Wills were tested and lesser individuals from lesser schools would have broken, but Spartans never surrender.

Nine representatives from Michigan State toed the line. Five were Ironman rookies but you would never know by how they raced. All are Ironmen now despite a combined five flat tires, one broken aerobar, one crash, horrible weather, and an incredibly difficult course.

MSU fans were all over Lake Placid. Cheers were varied and ranged from ‘Sparty on’, ‘Go Green’, to even promises of meeting the racers at East Lansing bars after the race was over. We ran all over God’s green earth, got soaked to the bone, yelled until we were hoarse, and banged empty Heineken bottles when our voices gave out. July 17th was a day that I was proud to be a Spartan.

One special award I would like to give out is the rookie of the year award, and that goes to Kristin Fredericks. While being relatively new to the sport of triathlon, and being introduced by her Ironman veteran husband, Tim, it was a tall order to take on an Ironman. After a blazing swim, she endured three flat tires on the bike course. One of which caused her to wait 45 minutes in the cold, pouring rain for support. It was enough to make anyone abandon, however, showing enormous determination, she made the bike cut by 15 minutes and set out on the run. I ran the last 2.5 miles with her and have never seen such heart. She crushed the hills of the last bit of the run to finish with 15 minutes to spare.

Congratulations to Joel, Tim, Weezy, Noll, Cindy, Kristin, Bogey, Josh, Scottie, and the Fredericks clan on great performances.

GO GREEN!

Congratulations, Triathletes!

2008-07-22T16:44:00.004-04:00

Evotri's newly minted youth triathletes showing off their markings just before the horn.

A big congratulations go out to Team Evotri's little sisters, whom, under the guidance of TriSaraTops, completed their very first triathlon just this past weekend!

The Ohio-based high-school girls were recruited as part of Sara's youth initiative, which she began upon being added to the team earlier this spring. Since then, she has been training with the girls each weekend, communicating in email newsletters, and teaching them everything from bricks to mindset. We're very proud of the girls, and of Sara for all their efforts!

Read Sara's entire race report, and see more pictures of the girls tackling the course here.

Once again, congratulations, ladies!

Join Us!

2008-07-17T13:17:00.004-04:00

Team Evotri will be heading to the shores of Lake Michigan in just a few weeks to compete in the Steelhead 70.3. If you'd like to be part of the team's pre-race festivities, drop a line to Team at Evotri dot com and let us know you're coming. We'll forward meet-up information as soon as it's confirmed, and keep you in the hook-up loop.

Thanks, and well see you at the beach!

Congratulations, and Welcome!

2008-07-12T19:51:00.008-04:00

With the help of Inside Triathlon Magazine, we scoured the nation for the just the right person to round out our 2008 team. It wasn't easy narrowing down so many incredible essays, but dang if one didn't fire to the front of the pack and keep gunning right through the homestretch. With a racing record to match, we're excited to announce that John Paul Severin - a senior Spartan from Michigan State University - is the next and final 2008 Team Evotri edition!

A regular Wolfgang Puck in the kitchen, the team is looking very forward to JP's culinary creations. In fact he'll be sharing regular recipes with the world at large in Tri-This, one of the two new columns coming soon to Evotri.com. John Paul will also report the latest happening from the college tri scene, as well as address not only his fellow Spartan triathletes, but clubs from coast to coast in another soon to air column, The Collegiate.

We hope you're able to make it to the Steelhead 70.3 on August 2nd in order to help us officially welcome John Paul to the team, but if you're not, he'll be tackling his first Ironman in Madison, Wisconsin alongside Iron veteran teammate Rural-Girl in just about 7 weeks, so be sure to come out and cheer them both on. In the meantime, have a listen to JPs reaction as he's asked to join the team by clicking here!

Thanks once again to Inside Triathlon Magazine, and to all the incredible athletes who sent in essays. If you'd like to follow along with JP "Pooh Bear" Severin's new journey, you can check in with him at poohbeartri.blogspot.com, which will go live in a few days.

Welcome aboard, JP!

Making the Team: 2008 Update

2008-07-09T12:51:00.004-04:00

We've received a deluge of fantastic essays for the third and final Making the Team: 2008 slot, and it's been an epic undertaking to narrow it down to our top three applicants. We'd like to extend a big thanks to Inside Triathlon Magazine for their partnership in this search, as well as to all the athletes who took the time and effort to apply.

In a few short days we'll be announcing our final 2008 selection, and extending an official invititation to the big race of '08, The Steelhead 70.3. The after race party on the shores of Lake Michigan will be one for the history books, so if you're in the area be sure to join the members Team Evotri, friends, and sponsors in welcoming aboard our newest recruit!

Stay tuned for information on how you can participate, and of course, for the long awaited announcement of who makes the team.

WIBA: 2008 in Pictures!

2008-07-07T15:38:00.008-04:00

Well a fun time was had by all who attended the 3rd annual Wisconsin Brick Adventure in Madison, Wisconsin a few weekends ago, and now the photo gallery is up to illustrate the highlights! Many thanks go out to J. Korn for the photos, as well as for the weekend SAG support.

TriSaraTops Takes a Spin

2008-07-03T21:49:00.005-04:00

By TriSaraTops

Aside from being on cloud nine from receiving my new BMC TT02, I was lucky enough to have this bike fit perfectly by the guys at Spin Bike Shop in Lakewood, Ohio. Spin is an area shop, and is rider-owned and operated, so I knew I was in good hands. Their shop has tons of fantastic gear, awesome rides, tools, clothes, and nutrition--not to mention a wealth of expertise and knowledge in all their mechanics! Greg and John were wonderful to work with and answered all my questions in a simple and easy to understand manner.

John was the one responsible for doing my fitting, and I could tell he had done his homework by all the framed certificates of his training seminars all around the room. He did a range of activities before I even got on the bike so that it would fit perfectly to my body, including flexibility and range of motion tests. He also looked closely at my feet, which, let's just say, have changed dramatically since my son arrived last October! After he added several layers of support and a new insole, I felt like I had a whole new pair of shoes. You know how you never know how old and worn out your running shoes are until you slip on a pair of new ones? Yeah, it was something like that.

Speaking of that feeling, it about sums up how I felt as I sat on my new Time Machine for the first time. I've been riding an entry-level road bike with aerobars I threw on there since I bought it for my first MS 150 back in late 2002. The feel of this new ride is so much sleeker and is such a different position than I'm used to, and John made sure that it was comfortable at every step of the way. He tweaked the pedals, saddle, and aerobars until the angles and measurements were perfectly aligned with my own frame. I've already added a few hundred miles on my TT02, and I feel better and more comfortable than ever!

Thanks so much to Greg, John, and everyone at Spin Bike Shop! If you're in Northeastern Ohio, be sure to check them out...you won't be disappointed!

Gearing Up for the Tour

2008-07-02T10:00:00.005-04:00

It's just a few days away now, and our very own Simply Stu has teamed up with Versus commentator and Vision Quest head coach Robbie Ventura, who will soon be bringing us the inside scoop from France. Have a listen as the preliminaries get underway by clicking here.

Also, be sure to enter to win the weekly Power prizes from Saris/CycleOps, including the first release 2009 PowerTaps and Pro Series trainers! Click here to enter now.

Big Evotri Weekends!

2008-06-30T12:17:00.007-04:00

Rural-Girl making some men nervous as she races out of the water to T1 at the High Cliff Half Iron triathlon on June 22.

Well it's been a very busy last few weekends for Team Evotri, Rural-Girl dizzied many women in her age group, finishing the High Cliff Half-Ironman in 5:20 - besting her PR on the course by 20 minutes, and setting a new overall PR by three minutes. Way to show them how it's done, Michelle! Be sure to check out here race report and view the video and pictures on her web site.

Sweet had an on again off again adventure with the iconic Hy-Vee triathlon the same day, planning originally for it to be the announced duathlon he'd skip in preference of doing a Midwestern cycling race the weekend before. Now as fate would have it, Sweet did the cycling race only to find out Hy-Vee would in fact be a triathlon after all, at which time the real event became the tap dance he'd do for his wife to smooth over back to back big race weekends - not an easy task with a brand new baby in the house. Be sure to check out the epic report of the day on Chris' web site.

And just this past weekend the whole crew, along with around 70 of their old and new pals, flocked to Madison, Wisconsin for the annual WIBA - Wisconsin Brick Adventure. Tri-Cajun had his first dairy christening in the great state Friday night after registration, which the team is sure gave him his mad climbing and running skills out on the course in the days to follow. Florida will be no match for him in November, nor will the Madison course itself when Rural-Girl returns in September on a mission for her Kona ticket.

Many thanks to event sponsors BMC, CycleOps and Angie Sturtevant, who gave an in depth and very informative Power presentation, 2XU, SRAM, Zipp, Vision Quest Coaching, and Endurance House of Madison. For the weekend play by play from all perspectives, be sure to check in with each team member's web site.

Wrenching with Sweet

2008-06-24T22:26:00.004-04:00

By Chris Sweet

It's been more than 15 years since I first started racing triathlons. For those first races I borrowed my mom's steel Ross 10 speed (that's 10 gears total for you newbies!). The bike was too big for me and never intended for racing in the first place. During one of my first kids triathlons my chain fell off at least two times during a six mile ride. I think I managed to win the race, but the important lesson I learned was about bike maintenance. While I was fixing the chain and getting passed, I vowed to learn everything I could about how my bike worked. After that race I began taking bikes apart and putting them back together so that I knew how each piece worked. In the long run, this has saved me a lot of money, but more importantly I have a dialed in bike on race day as well as the knowledge to handle almost any mechanical problem that may occur.

When I found out that my new Evotri teammate, Charlie who lives in the boonies did not have a BMC dealer anywhere in the vicinity to assemble his new bike, I said no problem, I'll put it together. This video compresses Charlie's bike build from a couple hours down to a couple minutes. Hey, I'm good, but not that good!

Here's how the 2008 Evotri Team Bikes are spec'd:

BMC TT02 Frame
Easton EC 90 Aero Fork
Zipp 606 clincher wheelset with Wireless Powertap
Zipp Vuka aerobars
Zipp VumaQuad Crankset
Full SRAM Force groupset

If you want to improve your wrenching skills I recommend either of these books: The Bicycling Guide to Complete Bicycle Maintenance and Repair (5th edition) or Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance (2nd Edition). A few of the best websites are: Sheldon Brown's Bicycle Technical Info and The Bike Website.

Don't be afraid to try something yourself. Yeah, you'll probably screw something up along the way, but figuring out what you did wrong is one of the best ways to learn!

2008 Contest #3

2008-06-20T07:46:00.004-04:00

Today is the day, if you haven't sent in your Inside Triathlon essay of 500 words or less explaining why you should be the next member of Team Evotri, please do so before 11:59 PM PST tonight. Essays will be reviewed until mid-July, at which time we may request a phone interview before making the final decision, along with the team sponsors. If you have submitted your essay already, please make sure that you have access to the email account from which you sent it in case we'd like to call you.

And if you haven't, what are you waiting for? Let us know you have what it takes to make the team!

Evotri Events Director Announced

2008-06-18T15:58:00.004-04:00

As the 2008 tri season unfolds, we're seeing fantastic progress and even greater potential for the Team Evotri Mission, so much so that we're already looking into planning the 2009 season!

With so much unfolding and so many opportunities on the horizon, it's our pleasure to welcome a new Events Director to the team. Robby B., as many know him, will now be coordinating all Team Evotri events, including working to develop some very special projects for the Team Ambassadors in the near future.

Robby comes to us from Madison, Wisconsin, and if you've ever done the Ironman there, chances are he and his wife Kris have probably stripped for you... as in your wetsuit upon coming out of Lake Monona that is. In edition to being captain of the peeling team, Rob is an accomplished swimmer and triathlete, and by day works as a traffic engineer planning and organizing the greater Madison metropolitan area. We think he has what it takes to do the same for the handful of us. To learn more about the man behind the clipboard and calendar, check out his web site.

Welcome to the team, Robby B.!

Sitting Down with Tri-Cajun

2008-06-16T21:11:00.005-04:00

Team Evotri Southern gentleman Tri-Cajun recently talked with local media about his contest and team experience, as well as his passion for fitness and sport. Tune in now to learn more about the man who won the hearts of so many!

Evotri Youth Initiative Takes Off!

2008-06-13T09:23:00.004-04:00

Having just recently joined the team, our newest teammate, TriSaraTops is proving her transition times are nothing flat. She already has a few summer races lined up for her youth triathlon initiative, as well as training plans in the works.

If you're in the area and would like to come out to support a bunch of great kids who have worked hard to finish their first ever triathlon, just follow the hoots and hollars of their mentor once you get to the gate of the Huntington Sprint Tri on July 20, and the Greater Cleavland Tri on August 10! Click here for more details on the training involved for Sara's inspiring plan.

70.3, Southern Style!

2008-06-10T08:44:00.005-04:00

Entries are going fast for the inaugural Ironman New Orleans 70.3 on April 5, 2009, which a good cut of the Evotri crew has already put on their calendars for the upcoming season. Come along as we make the commute to Cajun-country to soak up the culture, and most importantly, to race alongside 2008 Team edition Charlie Parsiola and his wonderful wife, Lisa. We're looking forward to meeting their entire family, as well all the awesome folks in Morgan City. And of course, to celebrating post race...Southern style!

Click here to join us!

Do You Have What it Takes?

2008-06-06T11:32:00.006-04:00

The deadline is drawing near for all those who would like to become the newest member of Team Evotri, who has proudly partnered with Inside Triathlon Magazine in announcing their third and final contest for the 2008 tri season.

The print article with all the contest guidelines is on the stands now, and you can also check out the bonus online article here!

All entries are due June 20th; do you have what it takes to make the team?

Online Registration Closes for WIBA: 2008

2008-06-03T14:46:00.009-04:00

Online Registration is now closed for the 2008 Wisconsin Brick Adventure in Madison, Wisconsin. All are welcome for the semi-supported workouts throughout the weekend; if, however, you would also like to participate in the free clinics and event meals, please email WIBAinfo at Gmail dot com to reserve one of the last few seats. Spots will be reserved on a first come first served basis. For more information, or to confirm your name is on the participant list, please visit WisconsinBrickAdventure.com.

See you in Madison!

Harness the Wind

2008-05-30T14:45:00.004-04:00

Unstoppable. By headwinds, by hills, by anything. It's official, parent companies Zipp Speed Weaponry and CycleOps Power are proud to announce the union of the sleekest wheels in town to the master of energy application. The offspring of such a partnership? Record smashing speed and precision performance analysis.

Finally available to the public are PowerTap fitted Zipp disk wheels, weighing in at just a fraction over the total weight of unTapped disks. Featuring a 2.4GHZ wireless transmission and absolutely no hindrance in strength or aerodynamic efficiency, the Power is yours.

Team Evotri partner Inside Triathlon Magazine details the several varieties of disk wheels now available, complete with price breakdown here. Have a look, and take the first step in harnessing the wind this season.

Evotri Hits Madtown!

2008-05-28T08:21:00.002-04:00

Teammates Simply Stu and Rural-Girl show off their bling post race!

What a rockin' weekend in Madtown ladies and gentlemen. Evotri teammates Simply Stu and Rural Girl hit the streets for the Madison Half-marathon this past Sunday where they both finished in blazing time.

Be sure to check out the ever-striving Rural-Girl's recap of the brutal race, as well as Stu's rundown on the rest of their holiday weekend adventures.

Well done, team!