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2011-11-02 10:48 PM

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Subject: Rev3 Wisconsin - Half Rev : Official Thread
About time we started a Rev3 Dells thread!  Has anyone biked the route by any chance?  Road conditions?  It can't be worse than Racine!


2011-11-03 10:32 PM
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I'll say one thing about this race... it is much easier to convince my girls to head out for a weekend to the Dells so that Daddy can pre-ride the course than just about any other race out there!!!
2011-11-13 7:16 PM
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I was a bit worried about the climbs but made this and looks fairly easy...

http://runkeeper.com/user/anthonypross/route/938881

2011-11-16 1:31 PM
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I did this course as my indicator brick workout for a Fall HIM this year.  I like this course.

Half of the Run Course (zoom on the elevation).  Full Bike Course.  What do you make of ~3,250 ft of ascending on a 56 mile course? The big one in the middle is a series of 5-6 steps (so to speak) up to that first flattish part of the profile.  The smaller ones can take a little oomph to get over as well.  Much of the course seemed to be in decent to good shape. Not at all like Racine.  There were a few areas where it'd be nice if they could patch it up, but only one where then truly needed it.  This was a few feet of road that had been removed in the Devils Lake State Park section. The park road had a bit of a buzz too it, but wasn't too bad.

The amount of flat areas surprised me, more than I thought there would be, but when there is a hill, there is a hill.  Most people will want a pretty low end to get up them.  I'm glad I left the 11-28 on there from a hilly ride the previous weekend.  There were also at least 8 points were I was pushing high 30's to 40 mph without difficulty. On the Rev3 site map, they list a downhill as a caution (mile 26ish?).  They mean it.  It's a straight line to a sharp left on it.  You can't not see it coming, but I could 50 on that hill if I wanted (most people would just break 40).

The run will be interesting too.  281 ft ascending on only half of the course.  The area the far half goes to doesn't look like it's much easier.

The bike gets out of town very quickly and it's out in the middle of nowhere Wisconsin. The run goes into the town, so it will be interesting to see how they block everything off.

I suggested that they put the finishing chute at the top of The Plunge, since we'll be finishing at Noah's Ark.

2011-11-20 9:43 AM
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thanks for the info!  I'll bring the big cassette...mile 18-23 looks like a fun climb!
2011-11-20 11:40 AM
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It's a decent one, over-sized stair step type.  Other ones that show up on the map can do a little damage too.  Pretty decent grade and with several of them, they take more out of you than what might be suspected at first.  I was hitting or breaking FTP in more than a couple spots to go 7-8 mph, and I was ~3.95 Watts/kg at the time.

Something worth knowing is that there are several hotels literally right there for the start.  And since this is the Dells, there are a lot of others very nearby too.  Looks like the transition area will be in a massive parking lot.  Not quite sure all what it's for, but it's right next to the lake.  No issues getting in there. This a very convenient course to go check out.



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2011-11-21 7:18 PM
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Exactly what brigby1 said. I live right on the course and ride these roads all the time. I can add that there has been lots of road work this fall in the dells area and the roads into Baraboo. There will be some very fast sections and hills for those freaks that like that stuff. Caution on the down hills is no joke either, they have claimed more than a few.

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2011-11-21 7:22 PM
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I was wondering the same.

This is going to be a great event in a great location. Lots of stuff for the non-racer to do (even outside the dells), some great local food spots and an fantastic bike shop in Baraboo to make the trip worth it. I live on the bike course between the Dells and Boo, so if I can offer any info, don't hesitate to ask.
2011-11-23 6:13 PM
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I am really looking forward to this Half and the hills. It will be just what I need as a final tune-up for IMWI. The Dells is such a fun area ,and so close for me too (Madison). I hope to ride the course a couple of times, so I am familar with it.
2011-11-26 10:22 PM
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Never thought about it til now but Lake Delton will not be wetsuit legal, I actually would be shocked if it was. Average depth in the lake is very shallow all around and it is rather small too. That said I have a feeling it may be a "deep water" start since it may take awhile to get out deep enough to swim.
2011-11-26 10:42 PM
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That's good to know. How far out would we have to go? The races can have run-outs, WTC has done this with their numbers, so Rev3 could surely do it.

And there is a good chance of wetsuits not allowed at all (84+), not just wetsuit option (78ish)? I'm likely to just use swimskin at that point anyway unless it was really cold, but nice to know what's going on.



2011-12-08 3:37 PM
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Glad to hear that the bike portion is not.....too bad.  This will be my first HIM and hoping that it's a great time.
2011-12-08 4:39 PM
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They're not overly long, so if you have some low end gearing on there it should be ok. They'll just slow you down. A lot of it will just be understanding how to pace yourself up them.
2011-12-11 3:40 PM
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I agree on the race pacing.  I dont care what my times are I just want to finish this thing!  I also want to make sure that I will beat the cut off times.  I don't think that it will be a problem......just want to finish.  This will be my first HIM and I have a few OLY's planned leading up to the race. 
2011-12-22 12:54 PM
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I am in. Was planning to do Racine again, but have a scheduling conflict that weekend. This sounds like a fun and challenging course. It will be my second HIM.
2012-01-10 11:59 AM
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I'm thinking about signing up for this race.  My brother-in-law as well.  So I heard that Lake Delton would probably NOT be wetsuit legal?  What is the average temperature of the lake in June?  I'm fine with no wetsuit, however, my BIL might be a bit more hesitant.  Thanks.  


2012-01-14 3:10 PM
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Why June? The race is in August. Practice swim? For that you can wear whatever you want.
2012-01-14 3:18 PM
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brigby1 - 2011-11-16 1:31 PM

I did this course as my indicator brick workout for a Fall HIM this year.  I like this course.

Half of the Run Course (zoom on the elevation).  Full Bike Course.  

Garmin's site seems to have made some changes. Elevation no long zooms in and also goes from sea level instead of a relative view. The course looks dramatically different on the profile now. Know that for both routes, every little bump seen on the profile is a rather noticeable hill. That mound on the run course is big. Knowing how to negotiate it will go a long way towards having a decent run.

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brigby1 - 2012-01-14 3:10 PM Why June? The race is in August. Practice swim? For that you can wear whatever you want.

I meant August, sorry.

2012-01-15 4:09 PM
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Been looking for the avg temp of the lake, but found nothing yet. Being from the area, I believe it will be close to the 78 degree cut-off but very surprised if it is over 84.
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2012-01-16 10:52 AM
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depends how deep they go.  My lake in mid-WI is easily 80-85 degrees the first foot down in July/ August.
2012-01-16 11:25 AM
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And on how much heat there is in the summer. I was overheating in some relatively shallow Northern IL lakes by mid-summer with a suit on.
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2012-01-29 10:55 PM
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Here is a video of the course, a few big climbs, but overall it still looks like a faster course. Climbs are all in the middle portion of the ride which should help with the back end of the ride to prep for the run. 

 

http://vimeo.com/35766406

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