Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Boise : Official ThreadLived in Boise for last three years before moving back to CO. This was my first HIM last year ... returning this year b/c it was sooo fun! Crowds and downtown finish are awesome! Yep, wind and possible inclement weather are definitely the biggest factors on the bike. There are speed bumps and generally some rough road over the dam (at the beginning of the bike). Big screaming downhill too, but the wind was so bad last year, I was actually pedaling down it to keep my momentum (I'm relatively light though). The bike course has been set up differently each year. Unfortunately, Idaho is not the most bike friendly place. A lot of complaints from motorists apparently led to some sketchy 'half road closures' last year. It'll be interesting to see what they do this year. Water temps were high 50's last year as I recall. Cold, but not brutal. Bring booties, insulated cap, etc if you're susceptible to cold water temps. Be prepared for rain, hail, wind, cold, hot, sunny ... anything goes in Boise this time of year. |