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2010-09-29 1:10 PM
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Subject: RE: TriSports.com Halfmax Naitonal Championship : Official Thread
b2673ad - 2010-09-29 9:07 AM Hello

Just my opinion but with the way the weather has been here on the coast (Charleston) I think the race will be wetsuit legal on Saturday.  

Kevin


I think you might be right.  According to the site, the temp was 79 degrees on Sept 16.  That seems low to me, but maybe they're sticking the thermometer deep into the inky darkness to get a temp.  Anyway, all the rain and cooler temps could easily bring it down that last degree.

So now I have to go repair my wetsuit...


2010-09-29 2:11 PM
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Hey All,
Any one want to give advice on my race wheels?

Option 1- HED 3 rear and stock bontrager 28 mm on front.

Option 2-60 MM front and 80 MM rear tubulars (Gigantex/Equinox carbons rims with sapim aero spokes)

Have ridden both setups, but never used either in a race. I know the deep rims are supposed to be faster, but am not sure about tubulars. I have fix a flat goop just in case. 
2010-09-29 5:44 PM
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eliwashere - 2010-09-29 3:11 PM Hey All,
Any one want to give advice on my race wheels?

Option 1- HED 3 rear and stock bontrager 28 mm on front.

Option 2-60 MM front and 80 MM rear tubulars (Gigantex/Equinox carbons rims with sapim aero spokes)

Have ridden both setups, but never used either in a race. I know the deep rims are supposed to be faster, but am not sure about tubulars. I have fix a flat goop just in case. 


Maybe I'm stating the obvious, and if so, I apologize.  Here's how I'd think about it:

Are you comfortable changing a flat tubular?  If so, go with those.  They are almost definitely faster.  If not, are you willing to risk hanging out on the side of the road for a while?  If not, go with Option 1.


2010-09-29 6:12 PM
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I definitely like the deeper option BUT if you aren't ready to change a tub then well are you ok with a dnf or waiting for support??  Not that it matters but I'm running a wheel cover with PT rear and 808 up front...


Well the van is packed---first time traveling to a race with the family (and bringing the inlaws too)--the bike was the first thing in though---is that wrong?!!?  Leaving in the am...
2010-09-29 6:22 PM
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Skippy74 - 2010-09-29 7:12 PM I definitely like the deeper option BUT if you aren't ready to change a tub then well are you ok with a dnf or waiting for support??  Not that it matters but I'm running a wheel cover with PT rear and 808 up front...


Well the van is packed---first time traveling to a race with the family (and bringing the inlaws too)--the bike was the first thing in though---is that wrong?!!?  Leaving in the am...


I just know there's an in-law joke in there somewhere, but I like my in-laws so I've never been good at those....

Have a safe trip.

Is there a meet-up planned, or is that disintegrating?
2010-09-29 7:19 PM
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Experior - 2010-09-29 7:22 PM
Skippy74 - 2010-09-29 7:12 PM I definitely like the deeper option BUT if you aren't ready to change a tub then well are you ok with a dnf or waiting for support??  Not that it matters but I'm running a wheel cover with PT rear and 808 up front...


Well the van is packed---first time traveling to a race with the family (and bringing the inlaws too)--the bike was the first thing in though---is that wrong?!!?  Leaving in the am...


I just know there's an in-law joke in there somewhere, but I like my in-laws so I've never been good at those....

Have a safe trip.

Is there a meet-up planned, or is that disintegrating?


Yeah I get along with my in-laws too so....

As for the meet-up....I say we shoot for something before the meeting/beginning of the meeting---I'm planning on doing packet pick-up tomorrow so maybe I can figure out a place to meet just outside the room....


2010-09-29 7:27 PM
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    As for the meet-up....I say we shoot for something before the meeting/beginning of the meeting---I'm planning on doing packet pick-up tomorrow so maybe I can figure out a place to meet just outside the room....


Good idea Skippy74 , about scoping out a place tomorrow. I like the before hand meeting idea too. Hopefully, internet will work in my hotel room so I can find out where!

I called Ruth Chris to see if I could get one of those race pasta meals carry out. They said no. So, I'm going in search of food right away after the meeting, someplace near my hotel. My hotel is about a mile from the race site, and there are plenty of eating spots there. Ocean Sands.

I haven't yet figured out about getting to the race on the morning of. I was thinking I'd bike in, but then realized I won't have my bike! 1 mile seems too far to walk. Hate to get into traffic jams in my car. Anyone have a plan for that?




2010-09-29 7:44 PM
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I also like the meeting before the meeting.
I don't even know where my hotel is in reference to the race start. My friend made the reservations.
I am going to plan on a quick meal and early bed on Friday as well.
Wheeeeeee
Trying not to hyperventilate all day tomorrow. Driving tmr. Night. 
2010-09-29 8:20 PM
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OK so I know the place I'm staying since it's where we stay when we go to Myrtle...on the ocean and away from the race---still close enough though---and I'll have internet and I'm bringing the computer so if all goes as planned I'll post something tomorrow afternoon/night about a meeting location...

Carol---hmmm how to get there---guess I should think about that.........
2010-09-29 10:11 PM
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I'd love to meet you guys before the meeting.  I'll check the forum from my hotel room to try to figure out where you guys will be and how I will know you.

The car is half-way packed.  Driving down by myself to be joined by my husband on Friday, so off to get some sleep....
2010-09-30 7:45 AM
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I wonder what the heavy rains has done to the quality of the water in the waterway? Whenever it rains hard here, Jordan lake is extra icky to swim in.


2010-09-30 8:20 AM
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keyone - 2010-09-30 8:45 AM I wonder what the heavy rains has done to the quality of the water in the waterway? Whenever it rains hard here, Jordan lake is extra icky to swim in.


I haven't spent time in the ICW around Myrtle Beach, but in places where I've spent time around it (further south), the rain doesn't affect it for long, if at all.  And if the rain dropped the temp below 78 then as far as I'm concerned, bring on the ick!
2010-09-30 8:30 AM
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Experior - 2010-09-30 9:20 AM

keyone - 2010-09-30 8:45 AM I wonder what the heavy rains has done to the quality of the water in the waterway? Whenever it rains hard here, Jordan lake is extra icky to swim in.


I haven't spent time in the ICW around Myrtle Beach, but in places where I've spent time around it (further south), the rain doesn't affect it for long, if at all.  And if the rain dropped the temp below 78 then as far as I'm concerned, bring on the ick!


Very good point!!!!

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2010-09-30 8:54 AM
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For the pre-meeting BT gathering, I'll be wearing a t-shirt with a big Rev3 logo on the front. I figured that will be easy to spot. (Those are cool races, btw. I am not affiliated with that team, tho I was on it last year, fyi)



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2010-09-30 12:11 PM
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Hello

Here is the current water buoy update.

http://www.wunderground.com/MAR/buoy/MROS1.html

If we get down in the 50's tonight we may just get our wish.


Kevin

2010-09-30 1:03 PM
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I'll keep my fingers crossed for the water temperature, but won't hold my breath!

I changed my mind what I'm wearing tomorrow. I found my favorite race tshirt! Yellow with a nuclear symbol on it.



Wish we could delete posts on here or edit them beyond 30 minutes!





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2010-09-30 3:35 PM
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Hello

Where & when is the the BT meeting?

Kevin
2010-09-30 5:29 PM
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Hey All,
I am keen on a meetup as well. I will be wearing a shirt with this logo:
TryaTri

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2010-09-30 7:21 PM
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OK so I'm here and done with packet pick-up.....WOW---host hotel is confusing when you walk in---NO front desk right there in front of you!!! 

OK so the meeting is 4pm....I'm thinking BT meet at 3:45pm at the bottom of the spiral stairs coming down to the lower level from the main level---it's to the right as you come in the main doors and then spirals down to the ballroom/meeting rooms...and to keep with the above posts I'll go with the red shirt to make it easier to see me----


Red shirt

Edit to add:  I picked up the local paper in the lobby when I checked in and there's a whole article (front page) about the race!!!  Kinda cool.

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2010-09-30 8:08 PM
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I finished my Dork day and went on a test ride at home. Then drove here in terrible rain the whole way. 17 near the Battleship was a mess at 5pm. My foot started aching as I drove past the B2B site ;-)

Just barely made it to packet pickup in time. I'll be at the spiral stairs looking for the athletes wearing race Tshirts. lol. Maybe we should all buy hula skirts.

My hotel is a dump compared to the host hotel. I guess it's okay tho. bathroom is clean. bed is comfy. I don't hear loud noise. Some golfer dudes were laughing at me lugging my bike up the elevator. Apparently, I'm the only athlete staying here.

Doing a short run tomorrow. I would love to do it on the beach, but that might be a bad idea as beach running beats up my quads. Maybe there's a treadmill at the hotel.

Getting excited and nervous. Haven't decided yet if I will race with or without data.
2010-09-30 8:23 PM
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Carol---Rough day to drive---took much longer then it's ever taken me to get here---and wasn't fun---rain and WIND too at some points!!!  And yeah the host hotel is pretty darn nice!!  Looks like a couple other athletes are staying here where I am---saw a couple cars come in with bikes on/in them.  And NOOOO to running on the beach!!!  Yeah driving by the Battleship was a mix of emotions---first time I've been back down this way since B2B.....



2010-09-30 8:36 PM
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I actually cried when I drove past the Battleship. How lame is that?!
2010-09-30 8:37 PM
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Crap, double post due to sketchy internet connection. Oh well, here's a question... Did anyone get a number for their helmet? Is it okay to put the bike number onto the angled tube of the bike? Always a challenge to get the bike number on for a long race where I really want to keep my saddle bag.

Oh, and I take back what I said about the hotel not being noisy. Apparently, Bikefest is going on the street outside my window :-(

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2010-09-30 8:52 PM
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No helmet number---I just had bib number and bike number...along with timing chip/strap combo deal.  I'm thinking as long as bike number is clearly visible have at it!! 
2010-10-01 12:01 AM
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See you all tomorrow.  I've been up 'till now (1am) getting my Friday work done.  Time for sleep and drive to MB tomorrow morning.  I'll be at the meet-up with some sort of race shirt on (probably Setup Events Festival of Flowers -- white with graphics on it).  I look more or less like this:

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