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Why I Won't Tri (Plus My Big Confession)

I'm a runner. There, I said it. Plus...the idea of a triathlon scares the living daylights out of me. You guys, triathletes have to be awesome at THREE sports. At the same time. Plus all the changing in between? Craziness. Plus.... No, I can't. I can't tell you my one flaw. (Promise, there's just the one. I'm basically perfect.) Alright, fine. But no laughing, ok? I. Can't. Ride. A. Bike.  Source Hey! I said no laughing! Somehow throughout my life I never mastered the art of biking. Have I ridden on a bike? Yes. Here's when: 1) When I was about 11, I rode my grandmother's bike with no problems. P.S. It had 3 wheels and a nifty basket. 2) On a trip to Europe with classmates, everyone decided on a bike ride around Salzburg. Rather than tell them I couldn't, I just got on and pedaled. And crashed. Repeatedly. For hours. I ended up walking it back to our hostel. 3) When I lived in Germany at 16, I finally decided enough was enou...