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Nevada Senior Games

Off the Rails: Derailleur Failure During 5K Cycling Time Trial

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At today's Nevada Senior Games 5K cycling time trial, I experienced my first ever "bike mechanical" -- when something goes haywire with one's bicycle. Luckily the issue wasn't a flat tire, but one that played havoc with my cadence and confidence about racing well. Last week, I checked out my older Trek FX 7.5, named Lil Raven, on the trainer (after inadvertently leaving my … [Read more...] about Off the Rails: Derailleur Failure During 5K Cycling Time Trial

Registration Extended for Nevada Senior Games Triathlon

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Registration for the Nevada Senior Games triathlon, the state qualifier for the 2019 National Senior Games, has been extended to Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018. "This change is to better align with the Las Vegas Triathlon organizer's registration time line," said Bonnie Parrish-Kell, the Nevada Senior Games triathlon coordinator. "Plus it gives triathletes age 50 or better another … [Read more...] about Registration Extended for Nevada Senior Games Triathlon

2018 Nevada Senior Games Track & Field Info

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After happily receiving so many inquiries about race walking, power walking, 5K and 10K running road races, and track and field events at this year's Nevada Senior Games, I created this handy guide to help answer the most common questions (info taken from various pages at NevadaSeniorGames.com). UPDATED SEPT. 3. 2018 Important Details: Deadline to sign up is Monday, … [Read more...] about 2018 Nevada Senior Games Track & Field Info

Last Day for Early Bird Registration is July 31; Nevada Senior Games Triathlon

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Active adults who love triathlon and want to save some serious money should sign up now as a Nevada Senior Games competitor in the Las Vegas Triathlon’s sprint race set for Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. Registration fees go up on August 1! If you’re age 50 or better, you’re eligible to compete in Nevada's state’s qualifying triathlon event for next year’s National Senior Games … [Read more...] about Last Day for Early Bird Registration is July 31; Nevada Senior Games Triathlon

Nevada Senior Games’ 2018 Triathlon Athlete Guide

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Editor's Note: The following is a full reprint of the athlete guide appearing on the Nevada Senior Games' Sports Information web page. Updated: July 17, 2018 The Nevada Senior Games is excited to partner with BBSC Endurance Sports to feature the Las Vegas Triathlon as the state’s first-ever qualifying race for the 2019 National Senior Games, and is also sanctioned by … [Read more...] about Nevada Senior Games’ 2018 Triathlon Athlete Guide