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2009-07-30 7:06 AM

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Subject: McMinnville

Who's doing McMinnville?

I've never done that race and will be doing it this year. What are the bike and run courses like?

How far is the race venue off of the interstate?



2009-07-30 8:34 AM
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I am in for McMinnville. It will be my second tri. I don't think the bike and run will be to bad.  I think it is about 20 to 30 min from 24.
2009-07-30 12:17 PM
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planning on doing it this year, but haven't done it in the past.. heard it had some decent rollers, but no personal experience.
2009-07-30 10:00 PM
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Subject: RE: McMinnville

Good pool swim with 50-100 meter run to transition wide pool lanes too, the bike course is pretty fast, a handful of steady climbs nothing to bad, lots of tree and plant nurseries to look at while on the bike ,.   The run is fast but has one short steep climb towards the end that will make you dig.  Great poolside party after the race...lots of freebies. Race is about 20-30 min off of the interstate I-24 towards Mcminnville, directions are a little sketchy so I would recommend the GPS or giving yourself an extra 30min just to ensure you find it with plenty of time prior to race.  Otherwise I had a good experience with this race last year.

Good luck

 

2009-08-02 10:02 AM
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Thanks for the info Panama!
2009-08-07 4:06 PM
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I have done the race several times and Like he said the bike course is somewhat rolling in sections just like most Tennessee rides. The run course is gently rolling as well with one pretty steep climb. It is one of my favorite swims as far as pool swims watch out for the T1 usually lots of gravel in one section they have done pretty good getting it carpeted off. Have a great race!



2009-08-25 12:11 PM
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Subject: RE: McMinnville

Race day is on the radar!

I'm giving myself a good 2 hours to get there from Franklin.

2009-08-25 11:12 PM
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we're looking at trying to grab a room in the vicinity.. don't have to wake the kids up @ 4am then...
2009-08-27 10:23 PM
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Good luck to everyone, enjoy and make it your best.  Not  going to be able to make it this year. 

2009-08-29 1:34 PM
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Terry, good to meet you today! How'd you do?
2009-08-29 5:03 PM
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Hey Derrick! - Good to meet you too as well as Terry from Crossville. I pulled a 4/12 in my AG. Had a bad T1, don't know why, just lost it, probably lost the "hardware" there too. Live and learn.  Oh well, that'll change for Cedars!

Good race! Was it me or was the run tough! as in some hills!!!



2009-08-30 10:30 AM
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Congrats on the time/placement!
The hills on the run were definitely something to contend with! The one after mile 1 just seemed to never end.
Ride was good for me, swim was ok.. i put myself too far back in the swim timewise and hit a lot of choke points with people at the turns.. oh well, poll swims as they are!

Felt like I struggled with the run (8:52 pace)(had to stop twice, thought I had picked up a stone in my shoe/sock.. ended up being my RoadID tag.. DOH!).. First time with transitioning in Cycling shoes, went faster than expected so i was happy there..
Ended up 12/28, was looking like a top 10 but got bumped at the last update.. Coworker of mine ended up 2nd in our AG, so pretty stoked on that.
Disneyland 1/2 mary next week then I will see you in Cedars!
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