Tritons Announce New Bangtail Bikes Sponsorship

Riding the New Trek Speed Concept, Trek/K-Swiss Triathlete Chris Lieto Had the Fastest Bike Split at the 2009 Kona Ironman World Championship. According to the August 2010 edition of Triathlete Magazine, “The Speed Concept 9 Series’ combination of fit, adjustability, aerodynamics, drop-dead good looks, and usability make it the best tri bike on the road today.”

TRITONS ANNOUNCE NEW BANGTAIL BIKES SPONSORSHIP
Experience the Same Fast Rides as Lance, Team RadioShack, Trek/K-Swiss Triathlon Team
Member Discounts Now Available on the New Trek Speed Concept, Specialized Shiv
Establishing Another Triton First – The Triton “A” Team

The Club is pleased to announce that Bangtail Bikes is elevating its sponsorship of the Bozeman Triathlon Club. The sponsorship provides a new, two-tiered platform of support for the Club and its members from Bangtail Bikes, Trek Bicycles, and Specialized Bicycles. This approach provides generous support for both Club general members and a newly established Triton “A” team. Discounts will be available to all Tritons on Trek Bicycles, Specialized Bicycles, and all other Bangtail Bikes triathlon and cycling gear and accessories.

To qualify for these Bangtail Bikes sponsorship benefits, Tritons must be members in good standing with the Club and be proactive in supporting triathlons and cycling in the Bozeman community. The Bozeman Tritons appreciate Bangtail’s ongoing and growing commitment towards the Club, our Treasure State Triathlon and Headwaters Half Iron, and our local triathlon and cycling communities. Stop by the store in downtown Bozeman, and say hi to Chris, Stan, Mason, Al, Rob, John, and Mike, and be sure to thank them!

Lance Hammerin’ on His Trek Speed Concept – Team RadioShack, 2010 Tour de France, Stage 19 Time Trial

 

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Trek Speed Concept Press Release

BANGTAIL BIKES SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
For Triton Members Only

CATEGORY I – TRITON GENERAL MEMBERS

TREK OR SPECIALIZED BIKES
10% OFF Current Bangtail Retail Price
Bike discounts are available for Triton members only, on bikes for personal use. Models include tri bikes, racing bikes, and mountain bikes, as long as these bikes are used for the purposes of personal triathlon racing and training.

TRIATHLON & CYCLING GEAR, ACCESSORIES
20% OFF Current Bangtail Retail Price
Group discounts will be available for Triton members only, on all gear, clothing, parts, and accessories, in stock or on order, for personal use, twice a year, at planned Triton Nights at Bangtail Bikes events! The schedule for these Triton Night events will be mutually determined by the Tritons and Bangtail Bikes. Orders will be limited to standard Bangtail Bike suppliers, and additional shipping charges may be necessary.

CATEGORY II – TRITON “A” TEAM MEMBERS
On an annual basis, the Triton Board of Directors will select up to six Triton core team members for the Triton “A” Team roster. Triton “A” Team members must compete in approximately 4 to 6 triathlons per season.

TREK OR SPECIALIZED BIKES
10% Over Bangtail Cost
These bike discounts are available for Triton “A” Team members only, on bikes for personal use. Models include tri bikes, racing bikes, and mountain bikes, as long as these bikes are used for the purposes of personal triathlon racing and training.

TRIATHLON & CYCLING GEAR, ACCESSORIES
10% Over Bangtail Cost
Group discounts will be available for Triton “A” Team members only, on all gear, clothing, parts, and accessories, in stock or on order, for personal use, twice a year, and will be handled as a Triton “A” Team group order. The group order schedule will be mutually determined by the Triton “A” Team and Bangtail Bikes. Orders will be limited to standard Bangtail Bike suppliers, and additional shipping charges may be necessary.

LINKS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Bangtail Bikes – www.bangtailbikes.com
Trek Bicycles – www.trekbikes.com
Trek Speed Concept – www.trekbikes.com/speedconcept
Trek/K-Swiss Triathlon Team – www.trekbikes.com/us/en/team/trekkswiss/
Trek Bikes YouTube Channel – www.youtube.com/user/trekbikesusa
Specialized Bikes – www.specialized.com

Thank You Triton Volunteers for Supporting the Headwaters Half Iron

Thanks to all of our Triton volunteer members who made this year’s Headwaters Half Iron a wonderful success. BRENDA, SUZIE, BECKY, KARA, MARY, AUBREY, MARTIN, DAVE, MARGO, JENNA, JON, FURRY, ALANNA, BRYCE, LAWRENCE, MILICA, JULIE, LAURIE, TONY, AND BOZ — YOU ARE ALL ROCK STARS! The Bozeman Triathlon Club appreciates you supporting the event, and giving back to our local triathlon community. What an experience, and inspiring race day! I’m feeling really good about it, and still smiling. Without question, the event was a Triton love fest, 21-strong, with heaping amounts of positive energy. I know I appreciate each and every one of you, and your contributions. Overall, my takeaway from the race was the good vibe atmosphere — the smiles and laughter, the cheering, and seeing teammates really enjoying and appreciating each other, developing friendships. There is a tremendous amount of team enthusiasm and support for the Tritons hosting and directing the Headwaters Half Iron and Treasure State Triathlon, commencing 2011. Creativity, the sharing of ideas for future races were bursting at the seams. A few teammates even had mini novelettes underway. Well, not quite, but megabytes of brain drives were definitely in use. If you’re inclined, and while it’s still fresh in your mind, please go ahead and jot down your ideas, suggestions, lessons learned, etc., and send them to Laurie, Lawrence, and me. The race day experience in the years ahead will definitely benefit from your input. Remember. Next year. It’s our party, in our house. Thanks again for your tremendous support, have a great week, and TRAIN ON.

Headwaters Half Iron Course Map, Schedule

Full Size Course Map — 2010 Headwaters Half Iron Course Map

Entire Bike Course — www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/mt/bozeman/406127973249778395

Thanks to Triton Coach Tony Thatcher and DTM Consulting for preparing the 2010 Headwaters Half Iron Course Map!

HEADWATERS HALF IRON SCHEDULE

Race Registration Closes — Midnight Tonight, Thursday, July 22. Register here — http://bit.ly/baeLTg

Packet Pick-up, Pre-Race Meeting — 5:30 PM, Saturday, July 24, East Gallatin Recreation Area

Volunteers Meeting — 6:30 PM, Saturday, July 24, East Gallatin Recreation Area

Transition Area Opens — 6:00 AM, Sunday, July 25, East Gallatin Recreation Area

Race Start — 7:00 AM, Sunday, July 25, East Gallatin Recreation Area

Headwaters Half Iron News

 

HEADWATERS HALF IRON
Sunday — July 25th, 2010 | Swim 1.2 — Bike 56 – Run 13.1 | Race Starts at 7:00 AM

RACE SHIFTING TO BOZEMAN
It’s official. With the ongoing I-90 overpass construction in Three Forks, the Headwaters Half Iron is being relocated from Three Forks to Bozeman. This fun and challenging new venue features 3 laps around the East Gallatin Recreation Area pond, an out-and-back ride on Bridger Canyon Road (State Route 86) with plenty of steep climbs, and a two-loop run along the Cherry Creek trails, Manley Road, McIllhattan Road, Story Mill Road, and East Gallatin Recreation Area trails. Packet pick-up will be at 5:30 PM, Saturday evening at the East Gallatin Recreation Area.

WE NEED YOU! A TRITON CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Show your appreciation. Take your turn. Volunteer to support your fellow triathletes racing at the Headwaters Half Iron. Tony Brendgard is the race director again this year, but the Tritons will be taking over this race and the Treasure State Triathlon next year. This is a great opportunity for non-racing Tritons to give back to our local triathlon community,  support our local race and set the stage for the Tritons next year. Just recall how much you appreciate the volunteers when you are racing! Full and partial race day volunteer assignments are available. To volunteer, please contact Laurie Thatcher at laurie.thatcher@gmail.com or 580-9160.

Treasure State Triathlon, Headwaters Half Iron, Bozeman Running Company!

By now, many of you already know that Tony Brendgard recently sold Fleet Feet. Fleet Feet has been a solid fixture in the Bozeman triathlon community for years. The establishment founded and directed our local Treasure State Triathlon and Headwaters Half Iron. Casey Jermyn is the new owner, and now operating the store as the Bozeman Running Company. Tony, rather than the Bozeman Running Company, will continue to direct the Treasure State Triathlon and Headwaters Half Iron.

Naturally, given the multifaceted transition at the store, the Bozeman rumor mill is running on overtime, especially with respect to the status of the races. Seeking the truth, I recently spoke with Tony and Casey. Here’s the short story, including welcoming remarks from the Bozeman Running Company. Good luck to Tony and Casey in their new endeavors, and to all racers participating at the Treasure State Triathlon on Sunday! Race on.

TREASURE STATE TRIATHLON
The race is definitely ON for Sunday. Given his sale of the store, Tony is currently “critically shallow” for volunteers. 5 volunteers would work. 15 would be better. On pace with recent races, approximately seventy five racers have already signed up. Packet pick-up will continue to be available at the store. To volunteer, please contact Tony at mtmultisport@gmail.com. Let’s support the race!

HEADWATERS HALF IRON
The race is definitely ON for July 25th. Well ahead of last year’s pace, approximately twenty five racers have already signed up. If the I-90 bridge reconstruction at Three Forks is not completed by race day, the event will move to Bozeman. Likely, two and half laps around the Pond, and a bike loop up Bridger Canyon. Current entrants are aware of this possibility, and on board.

BOZEMAN RUNNING COMPANY

Hello Triton Members,

My name is Casey Jermyn and I wanted to send you a quick email to introduce myself. I just recently purchased the Fleet Feet store here in Bozeman and am now operating under Bozeman Running Company. I would like to extend an invitation to develop a working relationship between the Bozeman Running Company and your club.

My number one priority with the Bozeman Running Company is to become more involved in the running and triathlon community. Going forward we will continue to carry triathlon gear, as well as an extensive collection of nutrition products. By next year, we hope to be able to support local charity races and events by providing timing equipment, course markers and packet pick up. If there is anything that I can do to help support the Triton club please let me know.

To kick off new beginnings, I would like to offer current Triton members a 10% discount on all footwear, apparel and nutrition products in our store.

We look forward to meeting your club and supporting your events in the future.

Happy Running!

Casey Jermyn

bozemanrunningcompany@gmail.com