Mooseman Triathlon Festival - Half Iron Distance : Official Thread (Page 2)

Hi wstchstrTriathlete,
Were you riding with a compact or not? and what size cassette?

standard 53x39, 12x25.....that portion of the climb is such a small part of the entire bike course that I am just gonna tough it out and train even more on the hills until race day.

I hope everyone is excited and ready for this weekend.  I went up with a friend and did the course last Saturday.  Those hills on the first loop of the bike are no joke to say the least!  We were taking it easy and my HR still hit 181 going up the hill section the second time around so be ready.  I'm also hoping that the rain stays away because the downhill section is pretty dangerous as it is.  On a positive note, the water is much warmer than years past.  My friend I went with has done this race the last 5 years or so and he said the water was the warmest he's ever seen it for this time of year.

I'm really looking forward to the race and its definitely going to be a challenge. 

I am heading up tomorrow morning from NJ. This is my first HIM - I am excited and nervous but I am really looking forward to it.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!

Man from what everyone is posting sounds like the bike is going to be tough. I plan on driving the course later today. Everyone have a great race and be safe.

Hope everyone had a great race despite all of that terrible weather.