Chris began his athletic career playing water polo at Long Beach State University. He turned pro in 2000 and has since become one of the most dominant cyclists in the sport of triathlon. Chris is never afraid to race from the front and always animates the race. He has a very distinguished list of victories, including several Ironman and Ironman 70.3 races, and was a runner up in Kona in 2009.
Training Log: Chris Lieto and Julie Dibens Ride On The Big Island
Chris Lieto and Julie Dibens, the male and female bike leaders from the 2010 Ironman World Championship, go for a ride together on the Big Island before the start of the Trek/K-Swiss triathlon team camp at the Mauna Lani Hotel.
Training and Racing
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Back in February, CycleOps attended the Trek/KSwiss training camp in Kona, Hawaii to support our athletes Chris Lieto, Julie Dibens, and Matt Lieto. (Special thanks to Trek and KSwiss for inviting us and being so accommodating.) While there we tagged along on some training rides, talked new products, and got to know the athletes a little better. (Did you know that triathletes eat donuts? Shocking!) We were able to meet the other members of the team as well, and they were all eager to try the PowerTap wheels and Joules that we brought with us. The team has great chemistry together, and there is definitely some friendly competition within the group. We're excited to continue to grow the relationships with the athletes and be a part of their successes in 2011.
We caught up with Chris Lieto after a training ride. Hear what he's got to say about riding with power, group rides, and 2011 goals.
Leading over 80% of the race was one step closer to taking it all.
I am back at home in Danville, and starting to unwind from all the travel. Kona was great this year. The whole experience was awesome starting with training in Hawaii in September to the 2 weeks before the race training in Kona. It was a great transition for me from my last bit of training and the taper and mental prep heading into race day. Race day came, and I was feeling very relaxed and calm about the day ahead. I never got caught up in the hype and stress of the event. My attitude was much more relaxed and the little things didn't bother me. I was there to enjoy myself and my family and race the best I could. I knew there was nothing more I could do to get ready for the day so I was confident with the preparation I put in and what was awaiting me that day.
Taking risks and pushing yourself is the only way to get to the top. I took my share of risks and pushed myself through some difficult times. I was not the first to cross the finish line but had my best finish in Kona by finishing 9th, as well as being the first American across the line.
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What a week of training. I decided to do my Ironman training a little different this year. Not your typical Ironman prep. I joined some of the top UCI Pro cyclists in the nation for a stage race in Utah. The Tour of Utah was a 6 day Tour with 6 stages. It started on Monday with a flatter 112 mile road race. It was very eventful with a wind and rain storm that blew through the first part of the day and put all of us in difficulty. There were times that you couldn't even see the rider that was right in front of you because of the dust storm blowing around. The race finished strong and very fast. I did well and finished with the group.
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Athlete Profile
Back in February, CycleOps attended the Trek/KSwiss training camp in Kona, Hawaii to support our athletes Chris Lieto, Julie Dibens, and Matt Lieto. (Special thanks to Trek and KSwiss for inviting us and being so accommodating.) While there we tagged along on some training rides, talked new products, and got to know the athletes a little better. (Did you know that triathletes eat donuts? Shocking!) We were able to meet the other members of the team as well, and they were all eager to try the PowerTap wheels and Joules that we brought with us. The team has great chemistry together, and there is definitely some friendly competition within the group. We're excited to continue to grow the relationships with the athletes and be a part of their successes in 2011.
