Ironman Cozumel : Official Thread (Page 3)

Hey everyone, I just registered a few days ago.  Cozumel will be my first IM and even though it seems a long time from now, I'm excited!  My original goal for this year was to go for a BQ, but I don't think I'll make it so I scrapped my plans for a second marathon.  I'm glad because all this running is crazy!  I miss my bike, and as crazy as it sounds....I miss the pool!  So looking forward to it!

cwsiii - On the home page under Athlete Info there is a tab for TriBike Transport.

My wife and I took the plunge and registered! First IM!!!!  Really excited and nervous.....overall fear helps me to train on the days I don't feel like it!

Looking forward to seeing you all at the finish line!!!!!

Ha, love it!  Haven't officially started training for it yet, but I'm sure the bolded text will have an impact on my training as well!  Congrats on signing up, I felt like that was an achievement all on its own!

Thanks Nate, definitely looking forward to the fun!

Per my email inquiry to tribike transport:

"It is likely that we will be providing transport to Cozumel this year. Please keep an eye on our website and Facebook page for updates. You will be able to make a reservation once a decision has been made and final logistics published to our website. Please feel free to contact us with additional questions or concerns."

Thank you,

Emily Wooton

Customer Service Manager

TriBike Transport

415.441.4722

hi everyone, newbie question coming up:

how do you prepare for punctures? do you carry spare tubes/tyres and a pump? i've had a look on the official Cozumel site but I can't see anything about them offering any kind of help during the race if you break down - so i guess it's up to the individual.

how do you prepare for punctures? do you carry spare tubes/tyres and a pump? i've had a look on the official Cozumel site but I can't see anything about them offering any kind of help during the race if you break down - so i guess it's up to the individual.

I carry 2 spare tubes and 2 CO2 cartridgess along with a small hand pump as a back up to the CO2s.  There is race support but you may have to wait a while for someone to help you out.  You cannot take the cartridges on board a commercial passenger airline so you may be able to purchase these at the beginning of the expo but they will probably sell out so get there early.  You may also check into mailing these to your hotel ahead of time but check out the regualations on shipping these.  As long as I have my hand pump I know I will at least be able to get back on the road.    I hope this helps and good luck!

no, on carring a spare tire.

I carry one tube and 2 cartridges. Also practice changing your tires before race day. When you have spare time, deflate your tire take it apart and put it back together. If your not sure how to do this, go down to the LBS and ask them to show you and then get them to watch you do it. Most LBS in my city are great for helping out with things like this. It very important to not do anything new on race day, including tring to change something you havent done before.

cheers

practice, practice, practice

COZUMEL IRONMAN COMPETITORS: PLEASE READ

My soon to be father in law was an avid cyclist. It is because of this that I am choosing to post on here today.

Val Robichaux loved cycling. As a retired pathologist residing in Colorado, he lived every cyclist's dream on a daily basis. Val would routinely ride his Trek Madone through the beautiful countryside that surrounded his home in Southwest Colorado. Even more than cycling, Val loved his son, Rex. Although they lived 2,000 miles apart, when they were together, biking was a special bonding experience for Val and Rex. It was because of this shared love of cycling that when planning a family vacation to Cozumel, Mexico, the two decided to rent bikes for the week and enjoy time together cycling on the beautiful island.

Unfortunately, this idea turned into a nightmare when Val was hit and killed by a taxi that ran a stop sign going more than double the speed limit on the island of Cozumel. Although this event is disturbing, even more so is the local police and district attorney's response to the situation. Many documents were falsified stating that Val Robichaux was at fault and the taxi driver had no responsibility in the crash.

Please read this article on CNN (http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-775806) for a full account of the corruption involved in this case. My only wish is that we can spread the word of what happened and shed light on the corruption surrounding this and other cases.

As a side note, an Ironman competition is being held on the island this year. The taxi drivers in Cozumel are irresponsible, don't follow traffic laws, and apparently control so much financially and politically, that justice cannot be served against them. PLEASE HELP ME PROTECT OTHERS ON THE ISLAND TRAINING FOR THE IRONMAN OR JUST CYCLING FOR LEISURE PURPOSES.

PLEASE HELP ME SPARE ANOTHER LIFE AND MAKE SURE JUSTICE IS SERVED IN THE NAME OF MY FATHER IN LAW.

Please share this article with everyone you know so we can make a difference.

Does anyone know of somewhere in Cancun that I can leave some luggage? (it will include my bike so somewhere secure).

I plan to fly to Mexico city after the race and then i'm heading back to UK via Cancun. I'd like to leave some excess luggage, including my bike in Cancun while i'm in Mexico city so hence I was wondering if anyone could suggest a temporary storage facility?

Hey nicellis, my wife and I are both racing and staying at the Cozumel Palace. We arrive on the 21 and stay till the Dec 1, time to rest and enjoy the island.

First IM so nervous and all but want to get a few short rides and runs in before the race,

See you there!

coming Phatnot....you know you wwwaaannnnnt to 

Hiyerl, this is my first time going to Cozumal, I hope to borrow a set of 404 for the bike, I have a set of 808 so I may just use the 404 on the front and the 808 on the back. I just scaned though some of the pictures from last year, looks like 404 were quit common, looks like the pros had 808.

Only about 1/3 of each loop you`ll be in a strong cross wind so I would take advantage of the 404 areo for the other 2/3.

My 2 cents, hopefully someone who has done this race before can give us more insite.

personally i would bring my own bike.  Bringing stuff down overland is just not the hottest ideas unless you have high contacts throughout all levels of the "government" (and understanding that some states are narcostates).  I know they ran into trouble last year (jailed and probably paid huge mordidas) and that says to me that 1) they had no-one in their pocket and 2) they got someone in their pocket (as they got out of jail quickly (which is incredible down here)).

So long story short, bring your bike with you.  (i live down here)

there were LOTS and LOTS and LOTS of cartriges last year available on the island.  No problem getting them down here.

i personally would not do that.  you are welcome to leave your stuff with us.  we live about 85 km south of Cancun.  I can also give you personal contacts (honest folk) in Cancun who might be interested in holding your stuff for you.

Thankyou very much for your kind offer. Could you please PM me the details of your contacts in Cancun - it would be really helpful if I could leave my bike with them for a week!