The end of the 2009 Tour of Sweden has come but it doesn’t mean all was calm. John McGovern reports of thick headed reindeer, a fast moving stream, a fantastic face plant and a sad drunk.
by John McGovern, May 31, 2009
The current Under 23 World Champion’s blazing 30:30 10km run blew away the field at the second round of the ITU World Championship Series in Madrid; Courtney Atkinson outsprints home country favorite Javier Gomez for silver.
Craig Alexander’s race-record run tops Chris Lieto’s race-record bike; Belinda Granger’s second-best-ever-Honu bike staves off Samantha McGlone’s comeback at Honu 70.3
John McGovern’s 13th day at the Tour of Sweden included strong headwinds, desolate roads, the midnight sun, stupid reindeer and frolicking rabbits. To close out this training camp, a big party is scheduled for tomorrow night.
A new cycling kit from Craft, the crossing of the Polar Circle and chattering teeth were among the highlights of day 12 of the Tour of Sweden. John McGovern keeps it short and sweet today.
With only a couple days left, John McGovern had to deal with a hard day. Sweet cinnamon rolls and hot coffee were looming on the horizon, but it was a long way to get there, plus the author is getting home sick.
Fecal coliform pollution following heavy rains the night before the race blamed for diarrhea, vomiting and fever afflicting about 20 competitors at the Oklahoma City Boathouse International Triathlon May 16
A run, bike and swim was on John McGovern’s program today but the banjo playing 180 proof reindeer poacher was not. The last day of the 2009 Tour of Sweden is now only 4 days away.
Clemente Alonso Mckernan of Spain outruns Timo Bracht of Germany to win Half Challenge Barcelona-Maresme; Germany’s Katja Schumacher out swims Yvonne Van Vlerken and holds off the Dutch star on bike and run.
While not eligible for Pan American honors, New Zealanders Callum Millward and Kate McIlroy take first place money at the Cap Tex Triathlon / Pan American Cup triathlon in Austin Texas on Memorial Day.
While not as old and famous as the Giro D’Italia, the weary participants of the Tour of Sweden were also allowed a rest day today. John McGovern used this opportunity to further investigate the whereabouts of Swedish beauties.
A pair of foxes, breaking the law, a wedding anniversary, a Burger King crown and a long breakaway were part of John McGovern’s 8th day at the Tour of Sweden. What more could he ask for?
Today John McGovern reports about an easy century and a most excellent BBQ. Total time in the saddle so far – 747 miles for our intrepid reporter.