Pleasant Prairie 8/16

Oh there are LOTS of us on here that can write about PP...it's a fan favorite.

1-Water temp is very nice, but I have been in a wetsuit both times I have done the race, so it may just seem nice to me because of that...not sure what my final advice would be about a wetsuit and whether or not to wear one...I guess if you are a strong swimmer, you wouldn't need one???  Anyone else want to comment on that???

2-Lake Andrea, where the swim is, is a very nice lake to swim in...you don't have to deal with chop, or unusually cold water (like I mentioned above) so swim times are pretty quick.  If I remember correctly, I think it's like a big triangle...you swim out, turn right, then make another right, and swim back to start.  The only thing that CAN be a problem on that second right, is if it's sunny, then you are swimming DIRECTLY into the sun, and I know that has caused issues for people.  **If you buy the right goggles, like I just so happened to last year after I brought the wrong ones up, then it's fine! I think they were mirrored ...I would have to check!**

3-Transition area is really organized, and is right next to the swim, it's in a parking lot, so you don't have to worry about getting a lot of crud on your feet.

4-Bike - from what I remember, this is pretty flat.  There is one overpass as you exit to the left of the transition area, but nothing too terrible.  Overall, it's a beautiful course.  The sprint is one lap, and the OLY 2 laps.

5-Run - Again, just like the run, really flat.  It's a looped course, so if you know other people (or BT'ers) doing the race, you get to see them, so that's nice.  It's pretty open, meaning, NOT shaded, so if it's sunny and hot, be prepared for that.

6-Goodie Bag - One of the best around for the price!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Pleasant Prairie, and am SOOOOOO bummed that I am out of town this year and will not be participating.  They do a very good job at this race, and the volunteers are so nice...as are the paramedics.  Last year I ended up in the medical tent due to an injury that flared up, and let me just say....everyone, sooo great!

Hope this helps! GOOD LUCK and have a GREAT race!!

UGGGGHHHH NOOOOOO!!!

I am SOOOO sorry to hear that! Uggh, you will have to do Pleasant Prairie next year...I'll be there fo sho'!!!

Get better soon my friend!

Hi All.  I'm in too!

Good morning everyone!  As the homepage of the Tri says: 1:19:18:01 left till race day!

I have a question for anyone who knows or has done this tri in the past:  Bike check-in is on the weekend schedule for Saturday from 10-6 as well as Race Day morning.  Has anyone checked in their bike on the day before or have you all just done it like normal and brought your bike into transition on race morning?

I did Chicago Accenture last year and it was no problem leaving my bike in Transition at 4am, then coming back to the race once my wave started....5 hours later.

I guess I'd just like some insight on being able to check your bike in the day before at this event.  Can we all get back into Transition on Sunday morning to truly set up our transition area?  I would assume so, just checking.  Please chime in with your theories.

You have to bring it on Saturday.  I've done this race 2x and have not had any issues.  But it will be very difficult to get your bike in Sunday morning.  There is no where to park the car as they have the entire lot shut down.  You will get bussed in from a remote lot.  And yes, you will have full access on Sunday morning to set up your transition.  So just leave the bike and bring the rest on Sunday. 

It is a very, VERY well run race.  At least it has been the last 2 years.  They do it right.

Yep.  And the Crowny's are staying at the Radisson so it is a nice short walk to the room afterwards.