New bike safety laws implemented this week in the wake of two cycling fatalities in the last fortnight are causing controversy, reports Doug Landau from Australia. The new requirement means that cars and trucks must keep a certain distance when overtaking these non-motorized vehicles. The distance is set at a minimum of one metre (a…
Continue readingWhile Doug Landau leaves nothing to chance for triathlons, he opted not to ship his bicycle on the way to the land “down under”. Rather, the Triathlon Trial Lawyer rented a bike from Raceday Transport In this photo, Landau is shown testing out the bike for which he sent his measurements weeks earlier so that…
Continue readingAfter competing against the best multi sport athletes in the world, Doug Landau went to the best pub in Adelaide in order to unwind. The General Havelock Hotel is renowned throughout Southern Australia for the depth of its bar offerings and wide variety of foods. Doug and Melissa Landau not only had the kangaroo appetizers,…
Continue readingCompeting against the best age group multisport athletes, Doug Landau made his World Championship debut over the weekend. Starting in the very last heat of the Sprint distance event, Landau ran a strong and controlled opening run. A quick transition lead to bike laps of 34 & 36 km/hr on a rented bike with…
Continue readingBeing followed by a hoard of Australians in a native garden, Doug Landau participated in his first “Parade of Nations” prior to the opening ceremonies of the DUAthlon World Championships in Adelaide, Australia. In addition to the over 500 athletes, the Brazilian team had exotic feathered dancers and drums, and other teams’ garb was as…
Continue readingJust as he prepares trials for court, Doug Landau laid the groundwork for learning the terrain of the course and meeting with other professionals at the DUathlon World Championships in Adelaide, Australia. Lawyer Landau was pleased to meet Matty Smith, whose articles he had read in Australian triathlon magazines as well as online. Smith and…
Continue readingWith the DUathlon World Championships a week away, Doug Landau decided to get in one final race on American soil after driving to New York to catch an international flight to join the rest of the TeamUSA. So Landau drove from Virginia to the Big Apple to test his fitness in the New York City…
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As perhaps one of the best Half & Olympic Distance urban triathlon courses in Virginia, the HCA Sports Medicine Richmond Rox Triathlons were rescheduled to this past weekend, following on the heels of the UCI World Championship Bike Races in and around the city. With the addition of Sprint and Aquavelo competitions, the four late season…
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Fielding calls and e-mails from all over the Mid-Atlantic, Doug Landau became acutely aware of race cancellations and end of season disappointment for many athletes. Hurricane Joaquin caused rain to pour down on Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia for almost an entire week. Race Directors Lawyer Landau spoke with were concerned with the…
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The last race of the Virginia Triathlon Series brought athletes from all over the Commonwealth to compete at Lake Anna State Park, in rural Spotsylvania. The Giant Acorn races are an end of season ritual for hundreds of Mid-Atlantic triathletes. The shallow water swim, sandy beach start, challenging bike course and great venue in a…
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