Ironman Florida : Official Thread (Page 35)

I'm convinced that every IM has a stretch of road like this.  It's there to make sure your bike is put together correctly. 

All kidding aside it is a good idea to go over your bike and check every screw and bolt to make sure they are snug.

Thought I'd bump this up for anyone who hasn't seen it.  Lots of additions since I last looked.   Here's a list of those of us racing, race numbers, screen name and actual name, as well as your goal for the race.    You can add or revise your own entry. 

I think I managed to add on at any rate

Screen name Socks AKA Doc Socks, Doc, Doc Sue
Real name: Sue
Race number 505
Goal time.............Honestly I don't have one because the run is such a crap shoot for me.  I will probably be in the 14-15 hour range.  Swim 1:10-1:20 bike 6-6:30 Run................who the hell knows

Added to the list.....

Just dropped off the bikes for Tri Bike ..ONE WEEK we will be in Panama City!! 

Originally posted by trihardathena Been awhile since Ive been on BT but here is my info: Screen name : trihardathena Real name: Melissa Race number: 506 Goal time: Honey...I just wanna be in by midnight. Just call me Cinderella. 1:45 on the swim..7:00 on the bike and FOREVER on the run

Melissa, You're Back!  How awesome!  Looking forward to seeing you again.

You guys dropping bikes off makes it seem real, now I'm starting to get a little nervous.  I pack tomorrow and start my journey.  I've got two intermediate stops to make, but most of my tri stuff is with me. 

I always feel like only 2/3 of a triathlete once I've let my bike go. 

I did IMLP in 2008 where it rained the entire day (no wind).  Biggest thing, having done FL in 2010 I think this is a bigger issue in FL, is paying attention to the other riders in the turns.  The congestion with some riders being extra cautious may make things jam up a bit more if it is raining.  I would also be careful of standing water.  I saw a pretty nasty wreck in Lake Placid where a rider went into some standing water and it was hiding a pot hole.  But the above advice on painted lines and slowing a bit more in the corners is spot on.

At Musselman last year it rained, and a lot of riders had multiple flat tires, so I am planning on putting 2 tubes on the bike and a couple more in special needs just in case.  There were several riders that ran out of tubes and missed the bike cut off due to the SAG vehicles being overwhelmed.  I think the sharp objects stick to the tires when they are wet.