Better town to stay in for Ironman?

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2008-10-13 9:59 PM

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Subject: Better town to stay in for Ironman?

Looking at rentals in Ahwatukee and Gilbert?

Any thoughts on which might be better for Ironman? 



2008-10-13 10:10 PM
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Subject: RE: Better town to stay in for Ironman?
Depends on the rental. If size and rental price of the place are equal then you'll get more for your money in Gilbert--Ahwatukee is more expensive and a bit closer to Tempe. But I know some people here on BT would probably disagree...
2008-10-14 10:31 AM
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Subject: RE: Better town to stay in for Ironman?

Thanks--the place in Gilbert is slightly less expensive, but i wasn't sure if the distance difference was a big deal.

What do you think?

2008-10-14 10:58 AM
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I'd go with Ahwatukee. Straight shot to Tempe. You'll be going back and forth enough
that it would be worth it for me.

IMO.

-Jot
2008-10-14 11:19 AM
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Subject: RE: Better town to stay in for Ironman? Ahwatukee or Gilbert

Is the it closer?  Sometimes straight mileage can be deceiving (i.e. heavy traffic, hwy vs. local streets, etc.)

 

2008-10-14 11:45 AM
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Subject: RE: Better town to stay in for Ironman? Ahwatukee or Gilbert
It really is closer from mileage and streets.

You can go up I-10 as a straight shot, or up 48th St.

From Gilbert you have to go (depending on where you are) 202 or US60 over.

At rush hour those suck, against rush hour, all of them are equal.

-Jot


2008-10-14 12:03 PM
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Subject: RE: Better town to stay in for Ironman?

I agree. Ahwatukee is a straight shot to Tempe. Plenty of convenient surface roads too, no need for clogged highways during rush hour. You could even ride your bike...

But then I'm partial to 'tukee.  

2008-10-14 12:58 PM
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Subject: RE: Better town to stay in for Ironman?

Thanks for all the help--decided to go with the Ahwatukee home!!

 

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