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Victoria Day Duathlon - Subaru Series
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 2013-05-08 4:36 PM |
Member  103 |  Subject: Victoria Day Duathlon - Subaru SeriesHello everyone Doing this event for the first time this year Any input for this venue would be helpful - I heard it is 'rolling' all the way I have done many other Subaru MSC Canada events but never this venue A race for me this year is Muskoka Half IM Happy Training Jean |
| 2013-05-08 9:14 PM in reply to: #4733822 |
Veteran 268  Kitchener | Subject: RE: Victoria Day Duathlon - Subaru Series Hey Jean, I've never raced this, but I live in KW and know that end of the city well... for the bike, very very hilly and its a lot of down one-right up the next kind of rolling. The bike is very intense for sure. Also the road quality near the transition zone especially is not fantastic, so just be expecting that. All that being said, the scenery is lovely, and you're likely to see a few horse-and-buggies out that way. They usually keep to the shoulders, so horse poo should not be a factor.  Lots of Mennonites in that part of the county. Best wishes for a great race! |
| 2013-05-08 9:21 PM in reply to: #4733822 |
Master 4119 Toronto Bronze member | Subject: RE: Victoria Day Duathlon - Subaru Series Yeah, I've done this one three times I think and I am always surprised at the hills on the bike course - it's still early in the season to not have that much outdoor riding done so the sudden hills can sting. Always seems like a pretty competitive crowd but also friendly so don't worry about it - being the first event on the schedule makes everyone enthusiastic. The weather is quite variable - from scorching hot to cool and windy so plan accordingly with the weather forecast. And there are aid stations on the run but not on the bike. And Pilot_e is right - there are some beautiful views and often there are Mennonite families or children watching the racers pass by their farms which is cool. The run is has a gradual climb on the way out but isn't complicated. |
| 2013-05-09 5:37 AM in reply to: #4733822 |
Member 103 | Subject: RE: Victoria Day Duathlon - Subaru Series Thank you both - drove that part of KW several times but never specifically on those roads As for competition, this one will be like Milton I imagine - lots of it Will see and will keep you all posted Hope to see that Red Bike flying by me ... Jean |
| 2013-05-09 6:53 AM in reply to: #4733822 |
Veteran 268 Kitchener | Subject: RE: Victoria Day Duathlon - Subaru Series LOL... i know better than to ride that part of waWerloo County! I'm a lazy lazy woman. |
| 2013-05-14 3:06 PM in reply to: #4733822 |
| 5 | Subject: RE: Victoria Day Duathlon - Subaru Series See you there.....just signed up.... I am a complete "newbie" to the duathlon events. As I completed my registration I went through a bit of a panic attack. Good luck on May 20th. |
| 2013-05-14 4:15 PM in reply to: #4733822 |
Member 103 | Subject: RE: Victoria Day Duathlon - Subaru Series Alrighty then for those coming - hope we have nice weather - don't mind the rain but no wind please... Going for a Brick Work-Out shortly Got to get the engine ready... Happy Training Jean |
 2013-05-14 10:01 PM in reply to: #4733822 |
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| 2013-05-15 6:13 AM in reply to: #4733822 |
| Member 103 | Subject: RE: Victoria Day Duathlon - Subaru Series Thank you Bopper for this detailed information Now the debate - 'tri bike or road bike?' Don't like tri-bars on road bike and climbing with a tri bike is - well - less than optimal I'll get both ready and see how I feel on the weekend Thank you again and Happy Training Jean |
| 2013-05-16 5:54 AM in reply to: #4733822 |
Master 1675  Kitchener | Subject: RE: Victoria Day Duathlon - Subaru Series Great description from Bopper. A very challenging but fun route. I would definitely take a road bike over tri-bike. The old route had a lot more flat section where the benefits of the tri bike might outweigh the road bike. Maybe someday I'll register for the event. |
| 2013-05-16 3:38 PM in reply to: #4733822 |
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| 2013-05-16 6:53 PM in reply to: #4733822 |
| Member 103 | Subject: RE: Victoria Day Duathlon - Subaru Series Thank you all Both bikes are ready - Did a lovely 70 k hilly ride yesterday with a friend of mine who suffered a spinal cord injury a few years ago - On his hand cycle he hit 82.8 kph down Bell School Line in Milton - I hit 74.2 kph and had to slow down... So I guess I am ready for some speed on Monday - Rain or Shine - I'll adjust as required Bike choice - we will 'tri'... Happy Training Jean |
| 2013-05-17 7:06 AM in reply to: #4746100 |
| Veteran 268 Kitchener | Subject: RE: Victoria Day Duathlon - Subaru Series Have a great race, Jean! |
| 2013-05-21 8:42 AM in reply to: pilot_e |
| Master 4119 Toronto Bronze member | Subject: RE: Victoria Day Duathlon - Subaru Series So, how was it? It was a warm day ... but awesome if they still had the barbecue truck there - at least for afterwards! |
| 2013-05-21 11:39 AM in reply to: juniperjen |
| Member 103 | Subject: RE: Victoria Day Duathlon - Subaru Series Hello everyone - thank you for the updates / words of wisdom - no food truck It was hot - very hot 1- used tri bike 2- one of the fastest bike split in age group 45-49; 52:04 on bike; crappy run - 19:04 and 20:51 3- averaged 36kph on bike and 67 kph top speed 3- finished 94 out of 341; 18 out of 41 in age group 4- food - as always - was great 5- ambience - as always very entertaining 6- as always, never enough water on the course, especially on hot days; does not matter on the distance; most of us struggled at the 2k mark (2nd run) as no shade on the return - water at 3k surely gave me wings... Fortunately - two teammates had good finishes 2nd in ladies 35-39 and 5th in men 45-49; he beat me by a few seconds on the bike but the run time - let's not talk about it ... Just like Milton - all the top racers showed up so the set paces were fast Will do more brick workouts after I work 60+ hours per week - I almost forgot ... how do these fellows (AKA fitness machines) in the 45-49 AG do it - yeah right a) established, b) have money, and c) have time Can't comment on any of the 3... See you in Milton on June 2nd and good luck to the lucky ones who will do Woodstock this weekend; got to get in the wetsuit... Happy Training Jean |
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