Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread (Page 23)

Force - 2009-08-20 4:16 PM

1stTimeTri - 2009-08-20 4:06 PM

Force - 2009-08-20 1:57 PM

1stTimeTri - 2009-08-20 1:38 PM 

...Now, on a different note, I "don't get it", and that's a WHOOOOOOLE different story.

Hmmm...20,000 posts, not gettin' it....cause/effect?

You're insinuating that I'm not getting it is due to posting, but, actually, it's the reverse.

Insinuating? no. Hypothesizing? maybe. Messin' with ya? You betcha!

So you post because you ain't gettin' any? Surely there are other things you could be doing. You could train even more!

If there were no kids, I WOULD HAVE!!!

triguy22 - 2009-08-21 8:11 AM I love when driving into Madison and the Mona Terrace has their sign flashing that says Welcome Ford Iromnan Wisconsin 2009.  For me that is surreal. 

When I drive by to work on the mornings when the sun is out and the lake is calm, that's surreal.  I'm hoping for that day on Sun. Sept. 13th!

Here's a link to the athlete's guide:
http://www.ironmanwisconsin.com/2009IMWSAI.pdf

Here's the schedule of events:
http://www.ironmanwisconsin.com/schedule.php

From the e-mail:

REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION

We hope you've been training hard in preparation and are ready to enjoy a day of sunshine and fast racing at the 2009 Ford Ironman Wisconsin.

Since race day is just around the corner, our Ironman Team will be assigning race numbers shortly. If you are unable to attend the race and DO NOT wish to have a race number assigned, please hit "Reply" to this E-mail and let us know or E-mail us at [email protected]
 
We look forward to seeing you in beautiful Madison, Wisconsin!
Ironman Athlete Services
Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.ironmanwisconsin.com

Race Countdown - http://www.ironmanwisconsin.com/wisclock.html

280 Average over 112?

280 is his ceiling, not his average.  Big difference. 

That price seems pretty high.

Should be no more than USD$250 for a DA cassette.

http://www.trisports.com/shul10ca.html  ( use your BT discount to drop that even more ).  Ultegra 10spd 12-27 for $100USD.

Bring your rear wheel, the new cassette, smile nicely at the mechanic, buy a couple tubes, and they'll probably swap cassettes no problem. 

As mechanically inept I would say have the bike shop do it.  My shop has changed mine for free a few times.  I'd be surprised if they charged you much.

Someone mentioned Gatorade gut.  I have been using Gatorade Endurance all summer and thought it was going pretty well.  I never had problems with it on the bike or run while working out.  On the other hand I have had GI issues ALL SUMMER long.  Was actually getting really worried and started tracking everything I eat and drink and all my runs to the bathroom (3-5 times a day).  It finally dawned on me I have been having this problem since I switched over to G.E.  Just not while actually working out.  Been off for a few days and things have...uhhhh....solidified a bit.  T.M.I. I'm sure, but I'm hoping this has been the source of the problem.  If not I'm afraid I may have an appointment with Dr.  Probey Stretchy very soon.

Forgot to mention cost.  That seams way high.  Check Nashbar.com and Performancebike.com.  I bought a 10 speed Ultegra recently for under $75.00.

Following up on this a bit further.

There *is* a DA 11-28 cassette (I thought you had a typo).  It is brand spanking new for the 7900 series, and does not look like it's "backwards" compatible with older DA/Ultegra drivetrains (if you believe Shimano).  There's a compatibility chart here:

http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/trisports/DA7900Compatibility.pdf

It's also probably not a very common cassette, hence the much higher price.  The 12-27 is well established and fairly popular and should be much more readily available for a decent price ( see the link above for one that is ~USD$100 ).

I would suggest that unless you are dead-set on having a 28 tooth rear cassette, that a 27 tooth will do just fine (and be considerably cheaper).

Oh my we are quiet... does that mean everyone is out training?

Or recovering from the training we did yesterday.