Ironman Florida : Official Thread (Page 22)

I dunno about you, but I only plan on riding 112 miles.

I spent several years doing nothing but climbing in SD and my aero position still suffers because of it.  Iraq is flat, but there are so many turns to do a loop on this small base and so many ruts in the road that I can't go over in aero that I'm not getting as much aero time as I would like right now.  All I can do is do what aero I can and then hit the aero hard when I get back home to Florida.

Ha, nice mistake on my part.  I guess with the Kansas winds and all the weaving, I add a few "extra" miles onto the distance, hope that won't be the case in FL.  Stay safe in the meantime and see you in November.

I dunno.  I'll let you know when I buy it in September...

But I'm definitely planning on a new tri bike, with race wheels and a Quarq (spelling?) power meter probably.

I'll be on an 09' P2C Ultegra. Don't know off the top of my head what gearing is on there right now, but I don't plan on changing it. I'd love to get a set of race wheels but may end up just renting from race day wheels based on my collegiate budget. I was thinking disc and an 808 on the front. Or possibly a pair of 808's. Any previous IMFL racers that can give any insight on suitable rim depth? I currently own a Renn disc that I would most likely sell to cover the rentals.

No fancy bike here.  I have an '04 Fuji Aloha.  don't know what the gear set is, but it is a pretty small gear set on the back and big on the front so it should be good for flat Florida (not so great for where a live which is hilly).  I don't have race wheels and definitely won't be buying any before the race.  I'm not a fast cyclist (it'll probably take me 6:45-7:15 to finish the bike, so I don't think it is worth it).  Might rent a pair, just don't think the small amount of time i would gain from it would be worth the money for me.

I would like to buy a new tri bike, and I did think seriously about it, but I don't have an extra $3000 sitting around to pay for it.  Also, after IM, DH and I are going to start trying to have a family and I probably won't seriously be doing tris for a few years anyway (maybe the odd sprint).  When I can get back into it, I will buy a new bike then.

I'll be riding what I have, a Moot with 650c zip303 wheels and new rubber.  I can't remember the cassette tooth counts but I think it's 11-21.

Today marks the beginning of two weeks in a hotel.  Bring on April!

I rode this weekend and we may not have the hills in PCB but we got the wind!!  The wind was sooo gusty this weekend it knocked me into traffic numerous times.  The wind doesn't help when climbing over the bridge ever...sand and grit hitting you in the face...the wind off the gulf was brutal. 

In regards to wheels, I don't get fancy...what you see on the bike is what you get.  I'm still riding my Ritchey wheels and Bontrager tires...may need new tires, even rims, by the time IM comes...but I won't be spending much...I want to upgrade bikes eventually and don't plan on putting much into this Cervelo...

I raced IMFL in 2009. My wheel set up was an 808 rear and 404 front (606 if you will). This worked well for me but I could have gone for a 1080 rear and 808 front. The winds are enough that, personally, I would not want a disk. Especially on the ride out of transition to the turn towards the bridge and then the same section coming back in. You're basically on the beach in this section and the cross winds can be bad.

FWIW, I raced in '09 with a disc and didn't have a single issue with the wind.  Steady the entire 112.  I'm 160 pounds, so maybe someone considerably lighter could have an issue.

Im going with the HED Stallion 6/9 with power tap. Still no word back from the sucky tshirt companies. You'd figure with the economy the way it is someone would care to return my inquiry....

Bad news: Foot is messed up and run is out for a bit while I heal up 8(

I'm going to try a wheel cover for my Zipps 404 at my HIM-Lonestar, next month..similar conditions to IMFL so I'll see how it feels.

Anyone else enjoying  this nice weather? It may hit 70 in MA today..going for a 3 hour ride part of it with another BTer soon. 

Hope your foot improves quickly.

I don't get why some companies don't seem interested in business..hmmm 

Hey Phatknot, sorry to hear about the foot! 

if you want to send me the specs of what your looking for I can make a few enquiries after I get back home, in April.  I'm pretty sure one of the parents from my one of my sons' hockey team is in the apparel business.

Weather has been great here this week with the exception of one day. Mostly high 60s and low 70s. Actually got hot on the run yesterday. Hope the weather stays as I am doing an organized pay ride this weekend (62 miles with a 5k run afterwards).

Hi everyone.

Time for me to stop lurking and start participating, especially as you are starting to make me feel guilty that I have only spent about 1hr on the bike (trainer) this year. In my defense I ran the Goofy challenge in January and I have been training for the Pittsburgh Marathon in May, and my swimming is pretty regular. I will probably start getting on the bike regularly in April.

I plan to ride my Cervelo P2C, with the stock wheels (Shimano R-500s if I remember correctly). I can definitely see the appeal of renting/buying something with a bigger rim, but I just don't think that is the route I want to go.

I do have a quick question. I thought that I had Speedplay Zeros on my road bike when I bought my tri bike. This has been in the back of my mind for a while so I finally got around to checking and it turns out that they are Speedplay LightActions. I have been using both sets of cleats on both pedals. The Speedplay website says that the two systems are not compatible and should not be used together. Does anyone have an opinion (risks, damage that might have occurred, etc.)?

Either way, time to visit the local bike store to get a new set of Zeros and an extra set of cleats (3 pairs of shoes now...)

John

Basically we are looking for hot pink shirts for m/f with screen printed BT and Mdot on it. best to be able to have them sent to us and paypal if possible. Have a look Chris123.
THanks man

This is what I'm riding for the 3rd time at IMFL   Her name is Betsy and she has served me well. 

I'm actually a little worried about this bike buying thing.  It's literally been five years since I even THOUGHT about doing any gear research..and there's so much more out there it's overwhelming!  Bike brands that didn't even EXIST the last time I bought a bike...

I know I just need to go ride some bikes, but I'm going to be short on time and would really like to at least have a ballpark list by the time I go to buy.  You know, I want to know what frame options are out there and what components are making the rounds.

And don't even get me started on the race wheels...too many options!!!!

*sigh*  I foresee many internet search hours in my future.

Woohoo, first day of spring ! Training is going super this year. I have my power where I want it right now and i feel really strong. I wanted to get fast during the pre season and I'm right on target on power and my VO2 max is higher then it's ever been . So far so good. Now finally time to get outside ! Next FTP test will be outside . I've been reading a lot of race reports on this race and I'm getting excited ! I need to be patient though and stick to my plan . Overtraining right now being so far from the race would be really stoooopid thing to do. It won't make me faster come race day. That is for sure. I am not drinking that kool aid.

Now for the stead of choice on race day:

Cervelo P2C with Zipps 808 tubular with power tap. Compact. I will have 11/23 cassette come race day. I want to tweak my fit for Florida though. I think when I bought the bike I was told a '54 would be best for me but at 5"6 I think it's too big for me. So hopefully I will find a good fitter to adjust it a bit. Plane ticks are bought and I have a location in mind for lodging.

Happy Spring everybody !

Nathaliey

Only 230 days until race day!

shoot kathyg. was it necessary to scare us?

BTW Betsy is hot!

Last year there were about 85 shirts ordered as they made two varieties one for athletes competing and one for support folks.

And yes Phatknot it is time to remind us all. I just got my training plan for next week..going to be a blast...5 runs, 5 bikes, 4 swims, and 3 Crossfits...just over 20 hours I love not working and being able to train a lot!

I've got a countdown to IMFL on my desktop so it's a constant reminder.

Just got back from a week of skiing (snowboarding) in New Mexico. While I didn't get in any SBR last week I'm still feeling a bit sore from the different muscles used for snowboarding and all the sore spots that I landed on when wiping out multiple times.

Also I just got a new toy thanks to "mom and dad inc." A Garmin 705! Planning on going out for a ride tomorrow morning before class.

First tri of the season is in six days also, should be fun.