Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread (Page 18)

I agree with everyone above. In 2007 I rode a disc in the rear with absolutely no problems and had a great race. I rode Zipp 404's at IMLP this year and will most likely ride a 404 in front and the disc in the rear for MOO. The hills at IMWI aren't too bad, especially compared to CdL. There is time to recover after the hills and most are preceded by a nice downhill. (If I remember correctly)

See you in < 5 weeks!!

I raced last year with my Hed3's and they seemed just fine.  I was playing around with using my training wheels because they are lighter and due to all the climbing seemed to make sense.  Then I snapped a spoke on my training wheels riding the MOO course last Friday and remembered why I like my Hed's so much.  I will bring my front trainer wheel along just in case it is a very windy day.  If not gusty I will go with the Hed's. 

Bob, interesting to hear your thoughts on that.  I did CDA this past June and thought it was an easier bike course than WI.  I think the 3 tough hills at WI are tougher than anything at CDA, except for maybe one hill at CDA.   

I'll have to trust your judgement better than mine Jim, I have never been out to CDA and I have only ridden the course at WI once. What made it tough for me was my ego and going with a 11-23 cassette instead of a 12-25. The first loop was fine but the second loop I would have given my left lung for a 25 gear! Looking back at my route data even the "big" hills in WI were only 300' and the crowds definitely gave you some extra energy getting up them. 

I'm really amazed by how quiet this group is considering we are just about a month away.  How is everyone doing/feeling?

You picked the right race to enjoy every moment! There is nothing in the worls that compares to the crowds in Madison! Of the 4 IM races I have done Madison has been my best experience hands down! Not to mention there are a TON of BTers that are going to be there!!

So far so good.  Had a set-back with some broken ribs about a month ago but I think they will be fine now.  2 more 100+ mile rides and two more long runs and it is on to the taper.  I'm hoping to meet a lot of BT'ers again this year.  Also plan to hit a pub after the race.  Hope I have some fellow IM that want to join me.  After last years race I went back to the hotel because it started to rain and my parents were there.  Felt bad about making them stay.  Layed wide awake in bed until 3:00 a.m.  Lets have a get together after this year.  Anyone in?

I am not ready to taper- I dont even feel like I started training yet!!  yikes

Taper..taper...taper!!! I am sooo ready to do this race!! bring it!

I'm feeling good. I had some setbacks over the past couple weeks, mostly mental luckily, but I'm feeling better. I had a huge weekend last weekend and am in my two biggest volume weeks yet. This weekend I'm doing another 100 on the bike with a fun 8 miles after. Have a 19 mile run Friday. 20 mile run next Friday and 115/10 for the brick. Decided to do a Century the following weekend in Vermont, I rode the course last week and it was beautiful. Then I'll have a two week taper. I'm not ready for taper at all. I'm not ready to stop training, I can't quite wrap my mind around the fact that this is almost over.