Official Bridgeland Triathlon thread.....(maybe not official) (Page 3)

I'm going to ride the course and then some Saturday morning.  anyone interested?   0630 at the Bridgeland Activity Center Parking Lot.  I'm not doing the first timers clinic but if you are, that starts at 8 so you can ride then catch that.

edit.  it seems we can swim in the lake so i'll plan on jumping in after the ride as well.

Edited by fattyfatfat 2009-07-29 9:29 AM

Fattyfatfat,

Keri and I are going to ride from her house to Bridgeland then go to the clinic. Check with her..... I'm for meeting there early.

JP

KK.  Ride down Longenbaugh and I'll meet you by my house.  trin2bSLOW is riding from his house and will meet us there. 

Sounds good, I'll let Keri know as well.

No problemo - what time do you want Justin and I at your place?  OR you could add some miles by riding to my place and picking us up

ETA:  My place to the Bridgeland Activity Center and back is 25ish miles (said the girl who threw her bike computer away today).


Edited by KeriKadi 2009-07-29 1:32 PM

what route are you taking to Bridglands.  i assumed Longenbaugh

Yes.  Longenbaugh is much more bike friendly than West.  I go the back way out of my subdivision (the way you came the first time) so I come through Copperfield (Sunny Ridge) and turn right on Longenbaugh.

ok  i'll be waiting for you guys at east copper lakes and longenbaugh.  i'll meet you out there at 630 so we'll be at bridglands closer to 7.  you got that Marine? 

also KK its 6 miles to the Bridglands from my house.  Your house is a whole lot closer to me so its a good thing you threw that bike computer away because it ain't 25 miles round trip from your house. ;-)

Sir, yes sir!  Mister Davis... That's what they call the ocifers at Good Humor Ice Cream, right?

I will be there, but I may bail earlier than normal... need to be back home about 8ish.  If something changes, I'll let ya know.

oh man.... i hope the ice cream man will be there post race. here's what its gonna look like...





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ROFLMAO x10!  Holy fat kid eating ice cream, that's funny!  You are my HERO fatty ~ too funny.

BTW, not that it matters... but I am bailing on the Saturday ride of the Bridgeland's course with y'all.  Time vs. family commitment vs. needing higher milage for IMFL = long run instead of bike, and pick up a ride Sunday.  Y'all enjoy the ride, the clinic (if you are going), and the dip in the lake.  I will catch y'all next time.

Oh yeah, I can't afford to provide beer, margaritas, and ICE CREAM post race... someone else is gonna have to step up!  

trin2bfast,

That's ok..... don't worry about the ice cream, just bring beer! Since I'm the new guy I can bring the beer. (We all know Keri will forget) Someone just needs to keep it cold.

JP

I don't think beer is going to be a problem - I will have some for sure.  God forbid Keri doesn't bring the beer AGAIN!  Y'all we be talking about it for years. 
Oh and Justin - it's called a cooler, that's how you keep beer cold, a cooler.
I've only been to 2 races and both had Blue Bell icecream sandwiches provided so I think we're good there.

That'd be a quick way to lose your dolphin/lifeguard/guide during OWS!

Certainly don't want that.  There will be beer, I promise!

I met up with Fatty and Keri for the clinic out at Bridgeland on Saturday. Keri and I road Fry's road to the clinic and the course will either be very fast or slow. The course is totally exposed and depending on the direction of the wind, could make for a tough head wind, especially with the later waves.

The swim course looks longer than it is since it's a point to point with only one right turn. The water temps are very comfortable with the extra rain, and the lake has cooled down some.

The run course is partially shaded and seems like it will be very enjoyable to run on Sunday. Also the transitions between swim/bike and bike/run only only between 50 and 75 yards I would guess.

Overall the clinic was very informative, and I found a great benefit in being able to swim and run the bike course prior, especially since this will be my first race.

I hope this helps some of you who were unable to make the clinic.

JP - Are you sure you don't want to race Athena with me so you can keep my head in the game?  The view will certainly be better than being with a bunch of clydes.

Keri, I'm only starting a few waves ahead of you..... just catch up. I'm sure I'll be getting 'chicked' a lot that day.

Thanks for the info on the course Justin.  So is the swim a shallow or deep water start?

Not really sure, never tried to touch the bottom. They did say the left hand side of the swim was more shallow, but that would mean swimming a further distance.

Betsy - I was about waist deep when the race dude (Aaron) said the start would be a bit further out but that they still needed to map it so I think it very likely will depend on where you place yourself in the wave.  I don't really want to be treading water before the start so I may end up placing myself a little further back.

I was looking for a thread about this tri a while back and didn't even notice it. This will be my first tri so I hope to see some of you guys there!

I have a question... I have some tri shorts but no top. Should I just wear a bike jersey, a Nike Dry Fit shirt, or can I go shirtless on the run?

i'm sure you can go shirtless on the run.  read the packet to confirm, or email the RD.  i go shirtless in the water and throw on a tri jersey for the bike/run.  it's real similar to a bike jersey or dry fit.  you'll be fine with either of those as long as they are not too tight.  otherwise you'll have fun putting it on in t1 while wet.

see ya there.  to bad we can't all get body marked with a big "BT" so we can spot each other.

whatever you are comfortable in.  there will be people wearing all sorts of tops.  you can go shirtless at this race.  only guys though Keri!

So I was at the clinic last Saturday and I just looked at the course on the website.  Look here on Page 8 http://www.onurleft.com/OnUrLeft_Sports/BRIDGELAND_TRIATHLON_files/ATHLETE%20INFO%20PACKET.pdf

This image is obviously before it was all developed out but I could swear in the clinic we were getting out at the bottom little "triangle" that was closer to Fry Rd. Anyone who was at the clinic remember?