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fiamme red
10-11-2006, 11:35 AM
Seeing the thread mentioning "Saved by the Bell," I thought I'd post a link to these interviews of Mark-Paul Gosselaar, for those who haven't seen them:

http://www.fixedgearfever.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=254

http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/?pg=fullstory&id=3769

(Check out his "personal refreshment stand"!!!)

Another celebrity, or rather great pro athlete in a different sport, who took up racing is Mike Richter. He became a student at Yale after his hockey career ended, and he started racing with the team. You can Google his race results. He climbed Mt. Washington this year in 1:22:29, not bad for someone who weighs 185 lbs (http://www.coolrunning.com/results/06/nh/Jul8_Newton_set1.shtml). More about Mike Richter in this article: http://www.nhregister.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=16027736&BRD=1281&PAG=461&dept_id=7592&rfi=6.

Any other celebrities you can think of who raced or race?
Ken Lehner
10-12-2006, 08:35 AM
Alexandra Paul (Baywatch non-modified lifeguard) has done triathlons (including IM Hawaii) and is an open-water swimmer. She and her husband (a triathlon coach) just did the Maui Channel Crossing (9.5 miles); took her over 8 hours in rough conditions.

http://www.alexandrapaul.com/gallery/tri_working18.jpg
justinf
10-12-2006, 08:39 AM
American Flyers! God she was smokin. This has been the week for childhood cycling hotties.
swoop
10-12-2006, 09:03 AM
i race against mark paul a lot. he's a great guy. the first time we were shoulder to shoulder in a sprint and throwing bikes at the line.. i looked over and saw it was zach from saved by the bell that pipped me for the podium and i just about fell over. it was surreal. he's a tough trackie, nice guy, and crit solid sprinter. no fancy pants needy look at me actor stuff at all. he should become a 2 this season (not an easy task on socal).
catulle
10-12-2006, 09:27 AM
Alexandra Paul (Baywatch non-modified lifeguard) has done triathlons (including IM Hawaii) and is an open-water swimmer. She and her husband (a triathlon coach) just did the Maui Channel Crossing (9.5 miles); took her over 8 hours in rough conditions.

http://www.alexandrapaul.com/gallery/tri_working18.jpg

I wonder what bicycle she is riding. She's got Campy and cool silver bars (if only those mp aero-bars weren't there). The frame looks "modern", though; I wonder what it is.
Ken Lehner
10-12-2006, 09:33 AM
I wonder what bicycle she is riding. She's got Campy and cool silver bars (if only those mp aero-bars weren't there). The frame looks "modern", though; I wonder what it is.
Kestrel. This is from Kona:
http://www.alexandrapaul.com/gallery/tri_working16.jpg
BoulderGeek
10-12-2006, 09:46 AM
While I like the cycling photos, I'm also a big fan of Ms. Paul's swimming abilities. ;-)

Beautiful faces with short hair are my preference, as well.

Too much information? :confused:
catulle
10-12-2006, 10:04 AM
Kestrel. This is from Kona:
http://www.alexandrapaul.com/gallery/tri_working16.jpg

Oh, cool. Thanx.
Bill Bove
10-12-2006, 12:10 PM
I got beat by Edward James Olmos from Miami Vice a couple of times. I think he was doping though, ever look at his complexion?