Beach2Battleship Iron Distance Triathlon : Official Thread (Page 23)

The information arrived in my inbox a few minutes ago in the form of the latest newsletter.  Folks will need your bib # to track you.

http://www.setupevents.com/?fuseaction=event_detail&eventID=1722

Lol, just got that email as well.  I guess I should have waited another 30 seconds before posting. 

The pier at the Blockade Runner is easier to find than the parking lot behind T1, so let's all meet at the Blockade Runner pier at 7 am. At 7:10 we can shuttle cars down to the T1 parking lot, and swimmers back, for a 7:30 (sharp) swim start.

Sound like a plan?

Should we swap email/cell phone numbers via pm in case there are any last minute communication needs?

jbjb110,

Last year I believe that the water temperature was about 5-7 degrees cooler than it will be this year.  I only did the HIM, but I didn't wear swim socks nor a neoprene cap.  I did however, wear a silicone swim cap underneath the event swim cap.  Although my hands and feet were slightly numb by the end of the swim, it wasn't all that bad.  I think keeping your head warm is the most important thing.

My advice would be to do a practice swim and see how you feel in the water; each individual has his/her own threshold level.

Go here for water temperature information:

http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=jmpn7

Looks like 69.6F right now.

Thanks kenbert, booties stay home.

Anyone know if we have to wear our belt+bib on the bike? If not, then I'll stick it in T2 bag that's getting checked in on Friday. If so, then needs to stay with T1 bag. Couldn't find this info in the guide, though I've only devoted about three hours to studying the various intricacies of this event    

If it's wet, all bets are off. 

On the up side, you will not be at full cruising speed when you get to this bridge.

I think I read somewhere that they would cover the grate with carpet (or something) in the event of rain.

But it won't rain, so we don't have to worry about it.  ;-)

+1

^^^^

Can even happen to the best of riders- and even on dry pavement.

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/3038089/tour_de_france_2009_crashes_team_time_trail/

Fat Tony's has a good reputation -- http://www.fattonysitalianpub.com/

It will be covered by a carpet regardless, and you won't have much speed nor need it through this area.  If any morons pass you and plaster themselves on the steel grating laugh at them because they deserve it.  going slow on this little bridge will have no bearing on your race.

Ditto for the parking enforcement in downtown Wilmington.

 I never noticed a parking meter in the area of the race of Wrightsville Beach or near the Blockade Runner so the pre swim or race morning shouldn't be an issue for most to worry about. 

Good Luck everyone!

Have fun out there~

I don't think that it was covered last year for the half, however, I do remember that it was not an issue.