Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread (Page 30)

chasingkona - 2010-08-22 9:23 PM It was great meeting all you guys this weekend both Friday and Saturday. Hope everyones rides and runs went well. I got the chance to see some of you out there and plenty of others as well and everyone was looking good and ready for IM. My parents had an absolute blast watching and helping with water and what not. I think they are more excited about the race then I am. Have a great taper, get plenty of rest and I will see you all in less then 20 days!

Gregkl - 2010-08-22 6:51 PM Hey, 8 of us plus my wife ate dinner at Bucatini in Middleton this past Friday and it was fun!  I had a reasonably portioned, excellent dinner that digested well so I was rid of it early Saturday morning even though we didn't meet there until 7 pm.

I think we should get a group of whoever together on the 11th to have an earlier dinner there, maybe around 5 pm so we can turn in earlier.  Heck, we could reserve the whole restaurant maybe!

Think about it and let's get a list together and call them in the next two weeks.

Unless I am missing something that normally happens on Saturday before IM.  If so, let me know!

lisac957 - 2010-08-23 11:14 AM

Before we left, I made reservations for the 11th for my crew at Bucatini's. So, I'll be there with 11 or 12 others from Kansas! I originally made our reservation for 5 p.m. but I'm going to have to move it back a little since my sister and her family won't get into town till 5:30 or so. But stop by and say "hi" if you are there and see my crew

THANKS again to Ben's parents for the water on Saturday - what good people. We really appreciated it.

Nice to meet those that I did... this site and this sport never cease to amaze me. I love the camraderie and insta-friends you make through BT and triathlon... it's truly amazing.

Happy taper, friends.

secondsonracing - 2010-08-24 7:25 AM

Can anyone tell me if McCoy Road has been repaved? It was a mess last time i was in Madison. Thanks!

1stTimeTri - 2010-08-24 12:35 PM I'm getting excited with checking you participants in (I'm hoping to do weigh-in)!

InnerAthlete - 2010-08-25 10:57 AM

We have to weigh-in?

knewbike - 2010-08-25 11:16 AM Are they checking for helium in our pockets?  This isn't wrestling.

Anyone still sore from their sat/sun workouts???

SSMinnow - 2010-08-25 11:04 AM

I knew we had to do that, but had NO idea it would be Phil doing it!  Remember what you see on the scale, stays between the two of us!

Kpoulsen - 2010-08-25 11:31 AM After you weigh in, you write your weight on the back of you tags so if you end up in the medical tent they can estimate your % dehydration.

rcntly4298 - 2010-08-25 5:38 PM Curious what everyone's thoughts are on this... I currently have a room at the Hyatt Place in Madison from Friday to Monday race weekend. Would it be worth it to stay at the Hilton Monona Terrace for an extra $70 per night? The Hyatt Place is about .6 miles from the Hilton. Does the convenience of being right at transition and the conference center outweigh the benefits of the Hyatt Place (newer and nicer rooms and $200 or so cheaper for the 3 nights)?

SSMinnow - 2010-08-25 6:43 PM



If you have the cash and there is room at the hotel, I would do it.   Would make it really easy to get your bike checked in on Saturday.  The Hilton is very nice.

I've stayed both on property and off property for races and prefer staying at the host hotel....

rcntly4298 - 2010-08-25 8:24 PM Thanks, I think I am going to switch to the Hilton. I dont have anyone helping me before or after the race so the convenience of the Hilton is worth the extra cash I think.

reid15 - 2010-08-25 7:31 PM



How did you find a room at the Hilton?  I've been checking for months and they always says they have no rooms.

SSMinnow - 2010-08-26 11:35 AM Apparently there is some new construction on the loop.  Got this from a friend this morning:

For all planning on riding the IM loop in the near future - I rode it on Tuesday and HWY 92 going into Mt. Horeb was impassable by Messerschmidt Road due to crews replacing a culvert (http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3990858).

Not sure how long that will take but there are also several other areas marked for replacements as well between G and Messerschmidt. So, be prepared to make a detour on 92 and add on some miles.