Brant Bahler | USA
I am a Velocite sponsored team rider in Indiana. My focus is on Olympic Distance, and Full Ironman triathlons. I am in only my second season of competitive triathlons. During my years prior to this, I was a Division I pole vaulter at Indiana University. It has been an interesting change in sport, but my competitive nature and strong will has shown tremendous potential.
City: Bloomington, Indiana
Country: USA
Discipline: Triathlon
My favorite riding, and where I do all my training, is around the rolling hills of Bloomington, Indiana.
About me
Strengths:
Biking: flat time trials, short hills
Weaknesses:
Swimming and long climbs
Goals
This season:
- Place in the top 3 of my age group in the Hoosier Man Olympic Triathlon
- Break 5:30 at the Muncie Endurathon (This is my first half IM)
- Break 12 Hours at Ford Ironman Louisville (This will be my first full IM)
Long term:
- Qualify for Ironman World Champs, Kona
- Place in the top 3 at Age Group Nationals
- Become a Pro Triathlete
Bike setup
- 09 Felt B16 TT
- Soon: Velocite Selene for training
- Soon: Velocite Noir 50/90T for triathlons
Favorite Velocite product:
Velocite Noir 50/90T
Favorite ride
As of now I haven't done any epic rides. I just enjoy getting out and riding hard.
Racing overview
Best race to date:
Carmel Sprint Triathlon 59:25 (2nd in my age group, 38th overall)
Race calendar:
- 13 June – Hoosier Man Olympic Triathlon
- 10 July – Muncie Endurathon Half IM
- 29 August – Ironman Louisville, KY
- 25 September – Age Group National Championship (I have qualified for this event, but have not entered yet)
Race results
2010:
- 18 April – Carmel Sprint Triathlon 59:25 400m/17K /5k (2nd AG, 38th overall)
2009:
(First season of triathlons. I had only had about 4 weeks for training in the swim and bike before the first one =)
- 9 August - 14Th Annual Columbus Challenge Sprint Triathlon 800m/28.1K/5k 1:41:41(12th AG 110th overall)
- 16 August - Tri Indy Sprint 500m/20k/5k 1:20:49 (11th AG, 65th overall)
- 19 September - Lake Lemon Sprint Triathlon 500m/25.7K/5k 1:39:44 (11th AG 71st overall)
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