Savageman HIM : Official Thread (Page 17)

wabash - 2010-09-14 7:21 AM KYLE,
what exactly do they look for at the bike inspection? i had my bike in for a full tune-up about a month ago and replaced the tires last night.  do they just check for everything to be tight and secure, that you actually have brake pads, etc?  i would feel sorry for someone who shows up not realizing the extent to which their bike is going to be inspected only to have it fail. 
just curious.
(if they have pre-ride the course, im sure they can understand the necessity)

Pector55 - 2010-09-14 9:09 AM I believe my bike is 100% ready for the inspection and ride.

I rode the training ride with a 12-27 but after that I had the LBS put on an 11-30.  I test drove it on a hill-seeker ride and was amazed at the difference.  According to Sheldon Brown's gear calculator, my 34/30 is the equivalent of Jason's 30/26 on his triple.  Now I understand how he was able to keep churning up the hills so much more easily than I could.  I will still be slow but at least I won't totally destroy myself like I did on the training ride.

The LBS also trued up my rear wheel and it is MUCH better.  Imagine riding the course with your rear brake rubbing a spot on the rim the entire time. 

Those two items and the taper should really help me.  For the first time since July my quads are not screaming sore.  I honestly have no concern about finishing but I know I am no threat when it comes to speed.  This is my first HIM experience so I'm going to pretty much do my own thing and finish this year.  My bigger goal is to finish a half mary < 2hr on Oct. 3rd.

2moremiles - 2010-09-14 7:32 PM Yep, should be in country by 1300...staying at WISP....

2moremiles - 2010-09-15 7:40 AM Pector-good deal; catch up with you there...
Josh-are you in the state park?...

JoshKaptur - 2010-09-15 10:51 AM

Nope - opposite side of the lake... you can see the state park across the lake from my cabin (if you cut down the trees).

Skazi - 2010-09-16 7:58 AM

That's cool so you can swim to the start in the morning. Nice warm up. Just put your Transition bag into a garbage bag, attach a short rope around your torso and your good to go.

JoshKaptur - 2010-09-16 7:06 AM

One of my goals for this race is to not drown on the swim, considering I have swum exactly twice since July.  So I'll skip the across-the-lake warmup thankyouverymuch

JoshKaptur - 2010-09-16 8:06 AM

One of my goals for this race is to not drown on the swim, considering I have swum exactly twice since July.  So I'll skip the across-the-lake warmup thankyouverymuch

Pector55 - 2010-09-16 9:34 AM

The bad:
 - I'm becoming increasingly sick through the week.  I hope it's done by the weekend. 

The good:
 - I was only 1 min slower than my PR on a frequently used 18.5 mile bike route Tuesday. 
 - Last night I had one of my best average paces for a 1550 yd swim than I have seen outside of an actual race. 
Both days, I felt like I took it easy since I felt so crappy.  I am clueless as to how this is all going to shake out.

Pector55 - 2010-09-16 9:34 AM  - I'm becoming increasingly sick through the week.  I hope it's done by the weekend. 

JoshKaptur - 2010-09-16 1:06 PM Does anyone know if the pre-race dinner could be purchased during registration?  I'm pretty sure I would have done it if it was offered, but can't seem to confirm.  Or was it included in the registration price?

Are the tickets for sale on the website for bringing guests, or do I need to buy one if I'm planning on attending?

Last question - if I show up to packet pickup and find out I don't have a ticket, can I buy one there even though I dind't RSVP?

JoshKaptur - 2010-09-16 1:06 PM Does anyone know if the pre-race dinner could be purchased during registration?  I'm pretty sure I would have done it if it was offered, but can't seem to confirm.  Or was it included in the registration price?

Are the tickets for sale on the website for bringing guests, or do I need to buy one if I'm planning on attending?

Last question - if I show up to packet pickup and find out I don't have a ticket, can I buy one there even though I dind't RSVP?

knyost - 2010-09-16 12:21 PM

Tickets cost $25.  Participants do not get tickets for free unless they meet Champion Fundraising thresholds.  Tickets may be available for purchase at packet pickup unless it sells out ahead of time.