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New user ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() It will not be a bear but not a breeze either. There are hills but they are not to bad and they are not like say BSLT or Utah. They are short and not to steep. The only bear that time of the year is the heat and that is what we will all have to deal with. Some of the course will be shadded if we do go through the National Forest and that will be nice but short, maybe 10-15 miles but will be a few more spots on the way back in. All in all I say the course will be medium depending on how hot it will be that day. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ironman2284 - 2010-08-13 12:14 PMI read through the first 8 pages of this thread and then a few random up to 24... is the consensus this bike route will be a bear or a "breeze"? Speaking in relative terms, of course. Considering a foundation slot. Bummed I didn't decide to do my first IM until 2 weeks ago... after all the general slots were sold out. $1200 is a hit... I dont live in that area, but this is a link to a HIM bike route that is close to the Woodlands so it probably has the same characteristics (elevation and Terrain as IMTX will have http://www.out-loud.org/images/ironstar/2008%20Iron%20Star%20Bike%20Course%20Map.pdf Edited by se7930 2010-08-13 12:48 PM |
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Regular ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Thanks. I googled average woodlands weather for may... said 82. I though - hmm... not so bad. However the same site had my hometown (philly) at 72. 72! Clearly they understate across the board... i'm thinking 85-90 + humidity. Could be intense... not sure how well I'll be able to acclimate with winter/spring training in the NE... |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ironman2284 - 2010-08-13 12:50 PM Thanks. I googled average woodlands weather for may... said 82. I though - hmm... not so bad. However the same site had my hometown (philly) at 72. 72! Clearly they understate across the board... i'm thinking 85-90 + humidity. Could be intense... not sure how well I'll be able to acclimate with winter/spring training in the NE... Do your long rides on the trainer in the bathroom with a hot shower running. ![]() |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() dgunthert - 2010-08-13 1:18 PM ironman2284 - 2010-08-13 12:50 PM Thanks. I googled average woodlands weather for may... said 82. I though - hmm... not so bad. However the same site had my hometown (philly) at 72. 72! Clearly they understate across the board... i'm thinking 85-90 + humidity. Could be intense... not sure how well I'll be able to acclimate with winter/spring training in the NE... Do your long rides on the trainer in the bathroom with a hot shower running. ![]() And turn the heat on full blast and shut all the vents except the one in your bathroom, then you will have May weather in Texas! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Wrap your body in plastic. Then get your hat, shoes, socks and clothes as wet as possible prior to starting your workout. Pour salt in your hair so it will run down your face and into your eyes. P.S. You won't have to worry about getting pee in your shoes or socks if you pee on the bike. It will be dry before it passes your knees. |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() dgunthert - 2010-08-13 1:18 PM ironman2284 - 2010-08-13 12:50 PM Thanks. I googled average woodlands weather for may... said 82. I though - hmm... not so bad. However the same site had my hometown (philly) at 72. 72! Clearly they understate across the board... i'm thinking 85-90 + humidity. Could be intense... not sure how well I'll be able to acclimate with winter/spring training in the NE... Do your long rides on the trainer in the bathroom with a hot shower running. ![]() thats actually a good idea,, |
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Regular ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() haha awesome suggestions -- IM texas sounds like a blast |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Jordan Rapp did basically that training for Arizona a few years back. |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Oh my.. just about snorted my Diet Dr. Pepper out my nose, when I read the last few posts! Love it! |
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Pro ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() What have I gotten myself into? |
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Regular ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() dodgersmom - 2010-08-13 6:40 PM What have I gotten myself into? Just a really long training day, right! |
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Regular ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I'm in for IM TX. This will be my first ever Ironman. I'm also staying at the BT Residence Inn. |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Hello from your DFW Ironman Texas Competitors! Here's a pic from our first get together last night! Thanks to everyone for coming- it was great to meet everyone! Back Row: DocShock1964, Jcagg90, JeepFleeb (Not competing, but there for the fun), Zia_Cyclist, Spuphal, OldAg92, Bmcgee, Evillarroel, Front Row: Gleser, Welch's Grape, DodgersMom, Doughboy |
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Pro ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Great picture Shannon! We had a lot of fun. Probably heading out to the Trinity Trail this weekend if you are interested...open for anyone who wants to join |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Thanks Shannon for putting it together! |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() One of the local coaches here posted this description of the bike course, slightly different then what was mentioned earlier. The bike route will head west out of The Woodlands via Lake Woodlands or Woodlands Parkway (both are 4 to 6 lane roads with shoulders) before heading north on FM2978. FM 2978 is a 4 lanes road with wide shoulders until crossing FM1488 where is becomes a lightly traveled 2 lane road with a smaller (3 feet) shoulder. The road turns into Fish Creek Thoroughfare. Riders will turn left and head west on FM2854, a moderately busy two lane road, before crossing a major 4 lane road (SH105) and continuing around the north side of the town of Montgomery (the loop is called Lone Star Parkway) before turning right right and heading north on FM149. At this point, cyclists will encounter a steady diet of rolling hills until reaching Bethel Rd/FM1791 where they turn right and then left onto Tailaferro. Tailaferro turns into County Road 209. Riders will turn right onto Bays Chapel and head north for a few miles before making a u-turn and coming back down south to FM149 and then continuing the ride to Richards on FM149. All roads up to this point are in excellent condition and local cyclists use them on a regular basis (with the exception of Tailaferro and Bays Chapel). FM149 is also shaded for most of it's length as it goes through the Sam Houston National Forest. Bethel Road, Tailaferro, CO Road 209 and Bays Chapel are also shaded. Upon reaching the small hamlet of Richards, riders will turn south on FM1486, another lightly traveled rolling road with a tar and chip surface. The route will cross SH105 again at Dobbin and then turn south on Jackson Road a few miles south of SH105. After several miles, Jackson Road merges with FM149 which riders stay on until they hit FM1488. From here, the route will most likely turn left onto FM1488 and then make a quick right onto Spur 149 Road. Less than a mile later, a left hand turn will take riders onto Dobbin Hufsmith Road (locally called the "Dog Loop" by cyclists and triathletes for reasons that no longer apply). This is a narrow road with no shoulders but in good condition and is fairly lightly traveled. Dobbin Hufsmith intersects at FM2978 where riders will turn left and head back up to Woodlands Parkway where they will enter The Woodlands and head for T2. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() erin116 - 2010-08-18 7:43 AM One of the local coaches here posted this description of the bike course, slightly different then what was mentioned earlier. The bike route will head west out of The Woodlands via Lake Woodlands or Woodlands Parkway (both are 4 to 6 lane roads with shoulders) before heading north on FM2978. FM 2978 is a 4 lanes road with wide shoulders until crossing FM1488 where is becomes a lightly traveled 2 lane road with a smaller (3 feet) shoulder. The road turns into Fish Creek Thoroughfare. Riders will turn left and head west on FM2854, a moderately busy two lane road, before crossing a major 4 lane road (SH105) and continuing around the north side of the town of Montgomery (the loop is called Lone Star Parkway) before turning right right and heading north on FM149. At this point, cyclists will encounter a steady diet of rolling hills until reaching Bethel Rd/FM1791 where they turn right and then left onto Tailaferro. Tailaferro turns into County Road 209. Riders will turn right onto Bays Chapel and head north for a few miles before making a u-turn and coming back down south to FM149 and then continuing the ride to Richards on FM149. All roads up to this point are in excellent condition and local cyclists use them on a regular basis (with the exception of Tailaferro and Bays Chapel). FM149 is also shaded for most of it's length as it goes through the Sam Houston National Forest. Bethel Road, Tailaferro, CO Road 209 and Bays Chapel are also shaded. Upon reaching the small hamlet of Richards, riders will turn south on FM1486, another lightly traveled rolling road with a tar and chip surface. The route will cross SH105 again at Dobbin and then turn south on Jackson Road a few miles south of SH105. After several miles, Jackson Road merges with FM149 which riders stay on until they hit FM1488. From here, the route will most likely turn left onto FM1488 and then make a quick right onto Spur 149 Road. Less than a mile later, a left hand turn will take riders onto Dobbin Hufsmith Road (locally called the "Dog Loop" by cyclists and triathletes for reasons that no longer apply). This is a narrow road with no shoulders but in good condition and is fairly lightly traveled. Dobbin Hufsmith intersects at FM2978 where riders will turn left and head back up to Woodlands Parkway where they will enter The Woodlands and head for T2. 1500 Texans?! WOW, is that out of 2000 or 2500? |
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New user ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() here is a map of the said course http://www.mapmyride.com/route/detail/21619126/ |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() will6899 - 2010-08-18 9:50 AM here is a map of the said course http://www.mapmyride.com/route/detail/21619126/ Not even 100 miles? hmmm.... |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() "Riders will turn right onto Bays Chapel and head north for a few miles before making a u-turn and coming back down south" Maybe the u-turn is further north than what was put in the map. Not sure what that road is like so I don't know how feasible that is. |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() erin116 - 2010-08-18 10:06 AM will6899 - 2010-08-18 9:50 AM here is a map of the said course http://www.mapmyride.com/route/detail/21619126/ Not even 100 miles? hmmm.... Yeah, I mapped it myself and only came up with 96. That u-turn will have to be a lot further north. Either that or the description is a little off. I'm dreading this part: "riders will turn south on FM1486, another lightly traveled rolling road with a tar and chip surface." The course is on that road for about 16 miles before it turns off on to Jackson. That's a long way on what could be a pretty rough road. I'm hoping that's the only section that's on chip sealed roads, since it's the only one that's specifically called out. Riding on crappy chip seal is physically and mentally draining, not to mention slow. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I could certainly be wrong on this, but I don't know that they would use dog loop to get home. There are a number of residences through there that would be 100% trapped as the cyclists come through, as that's a pretty tight road. Also, the overpass at fish creek is about 20% finished, so I could see the ride using it and possibly heading straight to 105 instead of using 2854. The earlier you get everyone across the better I would think. Either way will be a nice ride though. All speculation I guess, but the part north of 105 will be a good ride. rolling hills, good roads and mostly shaded. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Yeah, 16 miles on chip seal is brutal. I hope it is only a portion of that road. A route I frequent has a 10 mile section and it is painful. |
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