Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon

2007-05-16 6:01 PM

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Suwanee

Subject: Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon

So I was reading through the description of the '07 bike course on the official website. How exactly will we be turning around on 27 before 153? Are we going to cut across traffic to get to the other lane? Or will we be heading out and back on the shoulder and one lane of one side of the highway? It's just not making sense in my head with the way they've described it.

sjroh

2007-05-18 8:37 AM

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Snellville

Subject: RE: Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon

Since the chances of me being in the lead at the turnaround are about zero, Im just going to follow the bike in front of me.

I do assume they will have the traffic stopped so the turnaround is safe.

2007-05-31 3:17 PM

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New York

Subject: RE: Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon

Anybody have recommendations on a place to stay that's not too far from transition?

2007-06-13 11:38 AM

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Suwanee

Subject: RE: Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon

Anyplace in Downtown Chattanooga will be within a mile or so of the transition. But the closer you get to the riverfront, the better off you'll be.

2007-06-13 1:37 PM

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New York

Subject: RE: Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon

I'm staying at the Sheraton Read House - hopefully it'll work out.

2007-06-14 2:07 PM

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Suwanee

Subject: RE: Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon

You're gonna be about 8 blocks away from the transition if you're at the Read House. You'll actually be only about a block or so away from the hotel at one point towards the beginning and end of the bike course.

2007-07-11 5:12 PM

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Suwanee

Subject: RE: Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon

Anyone have any ideas what the total climb amounts for the bike and run are? The course profile on the official website is helpful, but not exactly what I'm looking for.

jhacker

2007-07-13 9:42 AM

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Subject: RE: Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon

I don't know but looks like it will be tough starting out on both!

2007-07-13 10:38 AM

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New York

Subject: RE: Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon

Yeah, I've heard it's pretty rough. The "other" board describes the run as "pure hell."

2007-07-13 10:57 AM

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Suwanee

Subject: RE: Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon

"Other" board? Am I missing out on some other important online triathlete camaraderie? Oh, I checked out the bike using the little BT route maker and it put the climb a hair over 2000'.

Edited by Sdflcorran 2007-07-13 10:58 AM

2007-07-13 2:19 PM

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New York

Subject: RE: Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon

You'll see references to the "other" board - it means the forums at Slowtwitch.com. The guys there are more competitive, and the attitude of the postings reflects that. They'll rip your bike position to shreds, unless you're Bjorn Andersson (I think he's the patron saint of ST). That beign said, there's a ton of good info on that site. A TON.

2000' feet of climbing? Holy sheeit.