Ironman Arizona : Official Thread (Page 24)

My first IM, very excited about it and feel as ready as I can be at this point.  Tapering now and getting all my stuff squared away for the week down in Tempe.  Enjoying the taper and so is the family, they get to see me a little more. 

Third IM - IMMoo in 2009; IMCdA 2010....pinning high hopes on AZ for this year!!!  So excited, racing this with Hubby, best friend and her hubby.  FINALLY got the condo contract today, we won't be homeless, and the taper has begun!!

This will be my second. IMFL 09 was the first. It was a just to finish race. This time I hope to race a bit harder.

Hey IMAZ'ers! Just wanted to extend an invite to all of you for our 2nd annual Slowtwitch?TRIBE Multisport Pre-IMAZ Party! Meet the pro's and we have an amazing raffle! Oh, and free food and beer.

It is finally time!
The Slowtwitch Gathering at Tribe Multisport is happening again, and we can't be more excited about it! Last year was a blast so we're doing all we can to make this year even better... and raise even more money for our local charityNot One More Foundation. Once again, we're having financial advisor and fellow Slowtwitcher (one of the top age group triathletes in the country) Bryan Dunn co-sponsor this event. We're hoping that whether you're racing, volunteering, spectating, or just looking for a good time, you join us.

The event is planned for Friday, November 18th from 3-5pm at Tribe Multisport. The time should give participants ample time to make it to registration, the pro press conference, etc. and then allow you to get back to transition for the athlete dinner (store is about 6-7 miles from IM village). We're planning on having free food, drinks, and some pretty kick raffle prizes (keep reading!).

As part of the ST gathering, I've once again arranged with a pretty deep list of pro's so you can “See what the pro’s are riding”. About 14-16 pro triathletes (participating at IMAZ) will be at Tribe with their bikes as they'll be racing them on Sunday. You’ll have an opportunity to check ‘em out, talk to the pro’s, take pictures, and get plenty of autographs. We're very flattered and lucky that these pro's have taken time out of their day to join us for the event.

Here’s the list of confirmed Pro’s:

- Linsey Corbin (2nd Year)
- Meredith Kessler (2nd Year)
- Lewis Elliot
- Ian Mikelson (2nd Year)
- Jozsef Major (2nd Year)
- Kevin Taddonio
- Jackie Arendt
- Sebastian Keinle
- Jessica Smith
- Kelly Williamson
- Christian Nitschke
- Chris Boudreaux
- Donna Phelan (2nd Year)
- Leanda Cave
- Michi Weiss
- Heather Wurtele (Maybe Trevor as well)
- Erika Csomor (2nd Year)
- Eneko Llanos & Dirk Bockel (unconfirmed)

As for the raffle, we're very lucky to have some great partners that have donated some great prizes. Everyone in attendance will receive 1 raffle ticket with the option of buying extras. ALL MONEY RAISED via raffle tickets will be donated to the Not One More Cyclist Foundation. NOM is a local organization dedicated to ending cyclist-vehicle accidents on the roads that are unfortunately all too common. Thanks to Shimano, Cannondale, SRAM, Reynolds, Nineteen, Scott, Vittoria NA, Speedplay, Louis Garneau, Profile Design, Smith, and ISM Saddles.
List of raffle prizes...
Please RSVP so that we have an idea of how many people to expect, how many ST Gathering T-shirts to make, and also how many kegs to buy. Feel free to bring guests, our store is 9,000 sq ft so we should be able to accommodate everyone. Email ([email protected]) if you have any questions.
Andres L. Douzoglou
Operations Manager
Tribe Multisport | Scottsdale, Arizona
480.421.9442.
[email protected]
**We're now at our new location. 7624 E. Indian School Rd. #101 Scottsdale 85251**

Count me in, man!  I have a package to deliver to you anyway!

Awesome T! Yeah, if anyone elese is planning on attending, feel free to RSVP in this thread and I will keep a head count.

I'll be there along with a guest!  Look forward to meeting everybody. 

I am hoping to be able to attend also (1). 

count me in chief...the question is..will the dean be there?...thanks for the invite

Bryan, I'll be there possibly with a few other racers that don't read or post here.Really hoping Bockel shows up so things can get awkward when he sees me in my "Mind Bockeling" shirt I bought off his website.

Bryan, I plan on stopping by for a bit at least. I quite word of this via ST, found Tribe on Twitter, followed, ended up I was the 500th follower--so I gotta at least go by to get my $25 gift certificate, water bottles, and visor I apparently won! Woohoo!

Here's a list of all of the Raffle Prizes... again thanks to all of our vendors who partnered with us!

- Shimano Dura-Ace C50 Tubular Wheelset ($2,800 value)
- Cannondale Slice Frameset ($2,200 value)
- SRAM Quarq ($1,800)
- Shimano/Pro Missile Aerobars & Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 Carbon Pedals ($1360 Retail)
- Reynolds R2 Carbon Clincher Wheelset with Vittoria Corsa CX Tires ($1150 Retail)
- Nineteen Wetsuits Rogue Wetsuit ($650 Retail)
- Profile Design Svet Basebar/T1 Viper Aerobar ($440 Retail)
- Scott Premium Road Shoes, 2 Pair ($300 Retail each)
- Vittoria CX Clincher Tires (Pair) & San Marco TT Saddle ($295 Retail)
- Louis Garneau Vorttice Helmet ($250 Retail)
- ISM Adamo Saddle ($200 Retail)
- Speedplay Zero Stainless ($195 Retail)

Bryan,

I will likely attend the pre-race event as well.

Thanks,

Chris

Count me in, sounds like a good time

I forget, how long to register?  I remember some pretty decent line times.

If I leave Vegas at 8, get to Tempe Beach by 2 at the latest, think I can get through check in to the ST gathering?  Maybe I should leave by 7...

And find my hotel, check in, athlete dinner...  Phew, busy day.

Maybe we could get a BT table at the dinner?

Edited by Kido 2011-11-05 1:51 PM

There was pretty much no line in CdA when I checked in at about noon on friday.  Mot sure how AZ compares.