Thaw out your bike!

This year's first multi-sport event was the Greater Gator Winter Duathlon on Sunday, January 17, 2010. The event was staged as a response to a large number of requests for an encore this winter of the event that was held last November. Not even in Florida is triathlon a year-round activity and a duathlon like the Greater Gator Duathlon is the next best thing for those who have become addicted to wholesome, competitive sporting events.

You'll still not find many triathlons, even in the state of Florida, for several months. A marathon may not be a substitute for triathlon race but the traditional Ocala Marathon on January 31, 2010 was a huge success. Again, the weather gods smiled at us and, although there were storms brewing in the area, everything went fine.

Icicle Bicycle We are noticing an increasing support for Duathlons during the off-season and we understand that The Greater Gator Duathlons have something to do with it. What's your opinion? Please let us know. Just make a simple statement on our Feeback Page!

If you missed Ocala, you'll have another opportunity in Tampa on the 28th of February when the traditional Gasparilla Marathon takes place for the last time.

Then there's the Clean Air Bike Ride in March. The event is not a race but a fund-raising adventure where anyone, regardless of physical ability, can participate. Set your own goal for the day and ride almost any distance up to 100 miles on the scenic Witlacoochee trail in the Citrus, Hernando and Pasco counties. Make sure to de-ice your bike!