The swim, bike and run scene in Austin is not only a good way to get in shape, it's also a great way to meet people. With tri season coming to an end, as Olympian Sarah Haskins discusses in Training 101, there are still many fun ways to stay active and social in the cooler months. From a Taco Run to Rockin' Strong and a Bike Film Fest to a Dirty Du, Austin has a lot to offer.

Jack and Adam's Bicycles will be closed Saturday and Sunday, Sept 27-28 for ACL Fest. We will re-open on Monday, Sept 29 at 10AM. We apologize for any inconvenience.

We want to be your friend, fan and follower! No, that's not a new U2 song, that's online social network lingo. Jack and Adam's has set up accounts on MySpace, Facebook, Twitter and Flickr, so join the fun in our virtual world!

If you prefer the real world social scene, then join J&A's as a volunteer on the bike course at the 70.3 Longhorn Tri. We'll throw a big volunteer party afterward!

Looking for fun way to end your season? Then check out the Dirty Du Weekend! The Dirty Du is a unique, fun, and laid back event. The perfect end to the long tri season. Come spend the weekend at beautiful Rocky Hill Ranch. The weekend activities include 12 & 3 mile trail runs, a cyclecross race, camping, campfires, cookouts, flybar contest, bike toss, and of course, The Original Dirty Du. This event is perfect for relays too. So find a friend to bike or run and take part in a central Texas multi-sport legend. November 22-23, 2008.

In the virtual world you may not need to smell good, but in the real world, it's probably a good idea. At J&A's we have a product that will help get the funk off after your workout. It's called Rocket Shower and it's made in Fredericksburg, TX!

This spray body cleaner in a non-aerosol pump is comprised of mostly natural ingredients such as Vitamin E, essential oils and highly effective skin cleaners. It has a pleasant scent and comes in 8oz and 4 oz sizes. Try out the "Tester" next time you're at J&A's.

There is a slight chill now in the early mornings and we are not far from the leaves on the trees changing. All of these changes around us also signal a time for us as athletes, race season is about to end! After a few weeks of rest and recovery, our bodies are yearning to get back into some training.

What type of training should we do in the infamous "off-season"? Although some athletes are very eager to get right back to where they were at the end of the season, it is important to ease back into training to avoid injury and get your body ready for an even better 2009 season! Off season is also a great time to pull out the mountain bike, go for a hike, or enjoy a little cross-training. During the off-season, take advantage of staying inside when the temps are cold and build up your strength training in the gym or at home. There are many exercises you can do to help improve your power, build strength, and prevent injuries for the upcoming season. Not to mention, strength training will improve your swim, bike and run!

Just what type of training should you be doing during the winter months? To find out about more off-season training tips and many more triathlon secrets, please join the fun from November 14th-16th for the Sarah Haskins Triathlon Clinic here in Austin brought to you by Trifacts.com .

Test out your grease monkey skills with a wrap (not a rap!)

Remove Old Tape: Flip back both brake lever hoods and remove the old tape.

Align Brake Levers: Check the alignment of your brake levers. The bottom of each lever should be in line with the bottom of the handlebar and they should also be in line with the side of your bars. Make sure the cables are securely fastened to front side of the handlebar using electrical tape.

Begin Wrapping: Start with the right side. Your new tape should have come with two extra 3″ strips of tape. Wrap this around the bottom of the brake clamp from the rear end. Unpeel a bit of the adhesive backing and start by placing the end of the tape under the end of the bars. You'll want to leave about half of the tape hanging over the edge on the first wrap. The most common direction to wrap the tape is clockwise on the right side, and counter-clockwise on the left. While you're wrapping, make sure each rotation overlaps itself about 1/3. You'll want to make sure the middle section of adhesive on the backside of the tape is always contacting the bars. Pull on the tape evenly through the process to keep the wrap tight, but be very careful not pull too hard or the fragile tape will snap. Pull off the adhesive backing as you go, as this will keep it from getting dirty until you're ready to apply it.

Wrap Around the Lever: When you get to the brake lever, try to make sure the top edge of the tape overlaps a little bit of the bottom of the brake lever in order to avoid leaving a gap. Then pull the tape around the back end of the brake clamp and over the top. Now pull the tape around and continue wrapping the top section of handlebar. Stop wrapping when you get about an inch from the stem

Cut and Tape: Holding the tape in place, cut the remaining angled section of tape away, then secure it with a few wraps of electrical tape. Make sure to pull the tape so that it stretches nice and evenly. Overlap the end of the handlebar tape and completely seal it with the electrical tape.

Bar End Plugs: Once the wrapping is done, go back to the bar end and tuck the extra tape into the handlebar using the bar plug. To wrap the left side, repeat the same procedure but remember to start wrapping the tape counter-clockwise instead. Flip your brake hoods back to where they were.

How can you choose between the hemispheres, man-eating lizards, underwater shots and gigantic tortoises? You can't - that's why we've included all the photos from September Photo Contest Winners Nicole Flores and Dan Aja's trip to the Galapagos Islands.

See all the submitted photos so far on Flickr! And get ready to VOTE for your fave, because the deadline for this year's submissions is October 15.