Ford Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread (Page 18)

As I recall from pre-riding the course, few aid station locations are marked on the bike course (I only remember one).  But I wouldn't worry about it.  You'll see 'em coming on race day.  Just get a feel for the hills, the roads and the turns and you'll be in good shape.

You'll never go more then 15 miles without an aid station, but if you want a list this is what I remember from last year

Before entering the loop just outside of Verona about 12 miles into the ride.

After you leave Verona and right before you start on HWY G

Once you get over the first hill in Mt. Horeb by the high school

Cross Plains just after HWY KP

Main street in Verona

You will pass each of these aid stations twice during the 112 miles which brings it to 10 stations approx 11 miles apart each.

Special needs is just past Fireman' park (where most start their summer training rides) and it is a mile or two past the halfway mark.

Yo, McBro!

The loop is indeed marked and very easy to follow.  A copy of the route will also help so you can look ahead for the turns.  If I can do it and not get lost,  you'll be able to do it without any problems. 

I'd recommend starting at Fireman's Park - it's right on the loop, and serves as a nice base if you're planning to do a second loop.

Be prepared to suffer.    Let me know if you want some company!

On race day or other days?  When I rode the course last July, the loop was marked with green arrows painted on the road and was easy to follow.  However, having a map was handy.  There were also other courses marked in different colors which followed some of the IMWI loop.  The map was useful in figuring out which color arrows to follow.  If you know this ahead of time, then no map was needed for the loop.  I didn't ride the rest of the course (on bike) until race day.

I don't remember seeing any mile markers.

Thanks!  This is the information I was looking for.

ICE, are you thinking about this?

http://www.wisconsinbrickadventure.com/. Not a BT effort, but it looks like a great opportunity. I'm heading up after work on the 24th. The web site has the complete itinerary.

Thanks!

Well if it's a good workout then I'm all for that. 

I was swimming at Fireman's Park today and learned that parking there to do course rides is no longer acceptable when the park is open (lifeguards start at 11am).  Verona is encouraging people to park on the side streets and parking lots where businesses are closed on the weekends.  Apparently those who rent the park for activities have found the parking lot full due to all the riders. 

Thanks for volunteering!