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 2013-10-28 10:23 PM in reply to: KathyG |
Expert  1148    Santa Fe, New Mexico |  Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread10:00 pm Packed! The bike and big suitcase are in the car. Tomorrow I head off to the Airport at 5:30am on my way to PCB. See you there! Hope I've got everything. Judging by the weight of the suitcase, I do. |
| 2013-10-28 10:40 PM in reply to: jashac |
Expert 1130 Fernandina Beach, FL | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Originally posted by jashac 10:00 pm Packed! The bike and big suitcase are in the car. Tomorrow I head off to the Airport at 5:30am on my way to PCB. See you there! Hope I've got everything. Judging by the weight of the suitcase, I do. I finish packing tomorrow and head that way on Wednesday morning. I can't believe it's here already Originally posted by KathyG Any apps that you would recommend to track you athletes come race day? This will be my first IM spectating with smart phone. The normal WTC website sucks for athlete tracking on my laptop. Ditto to this. There is a terrible delay in the ironmanlive tracking. Would like to have something for family traveling to the race to know when exactly to expect me. Rather than my guessing paces |
| 2013-10-29 7:03 AM in reply to: rjrankin83 |
Champion 7704   Williamston, Michigan | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Happy Tuesday fellow IronFreaks |
Only a few more days WOOHOOO!!!! Enjoy the ride everyone!!| 2013-10-29 8:26 AM in reply to: rjrankin83 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread In you have an I Phone Irontrak allows you to track multiple athletes on one page. I don't have an I Phone though. I do think all apps work off the IM website which can be slow at times. |
| 2013-10-29 8:51 AM in reply to: KathyG |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread BT get togethers Wed: 8 am Swim meet at patio/deck behind Boardwalk Beach Hotel near center of hotel on beach side Thursday: 8am Swim meet on patio/deck behind Boardwalk Beach Hotel near center on beach side Friday: 8 am: Group Swim meet on patio/deck behind Boardwalk Beach Hotel beach side (host hotel) near center Sunday: 6pm: Mellow Mushroom Pizza 8746 Thomas Drive, PCB-hopefully we can get a big table upstairs
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| 2013-10-29 9:02 AM in reply to: kaburns1214 |
| Member 15 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Question... if it rains on our bikes all Friday evening, should I try to do a quick cleaning of the chain/drivetrain race morning? or just ride with it as is? |
| 2013-10-29 9:15 AM in reply to: #4489246 |
| 15 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread If you regularly lube your chain it won't matter much. I would wipe mine down and maybe apply a tiny amount of lube and especially around the pivot points. I've ridden all year in the rain unfortunately... had my road bike front derailleur freeze up solid from it and had to kick it to get into small chainring each shift on one ride..I had to pull it off bike and work it with lube for an hour to fix. Just give your derailurs a quick check if you've ridden in rain this yr. I'm at the airport now... layover in Atlanta and then PCB. See y'all on Wednesday. |
| 2013-10-29 10:14 AM in reply to: KathyG |
Veteran 283 Va Beach | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Originally posted by KathyG BT get togethers Wed: 8 am Swim meet at patio/deck behind Boardwalk Beach Hotel near center of hotel on beach side Thursday: 8am Swim meet on patio/deck behind Boardwalk Beach Hotel near center on beach side Friday: 8 am: Group Swim meet on patio/deck behind Boardwalk Beach Hotel beach side (host hotel) near center Sunday: 6pm: Mellow Mushroom Pizza 8746 Thomas Drive, PCB-hopefully we can get a big table upstairs
I am planning on Wed swim, in Pensacola with friends now and will drive over Wed morn. I can't can't check in until 4 PM Wed. Anywhere to change after swim? |
| 2013-10-29 10:20 AM in reply to: speedzilla |
Veteran 283 Va Beach | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Originally posted by speedzilla If you regularly lube your chain it won't matter much. I would wipe mine down and maybe apply a tiny amount of lube and especially around the pivot points. I've ridden all year in the rain unfortunately... had my road bike front derailleur freeze up solid from it and had to kick it to get into small chainring each shift on one ride..I had to pull it off bike and work it with lube for an hour to fix. Just give your derailurs a quick check if you've ridden in rain this yr. I'm at the airport now... layover in Atlanta and then PCB. See y'all on Wednesday. ^^^^^ I agree, rain will not wash lube off chain overnight. I will give chain a good coat of lube prior to dropping it off and no worries from there. I know most folks don't cover their bike overnight, but I got a Rack Jacket for a gift so I might as well use it, but i have ridden in the rain numerous times last month and I have DI2 electronic shifting and I'm not worried about a wet bike at all. Everyone travel safe and looking forward to seeing folks at the swims, Jim |
| 2013-10-29 10:21 AM in reply to: KathyG |
New user 9 Fayetteville | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread I'd like to put myself and my fiancé, Jason Los, down for the pontoon ride! Excited! |
| 2013-10-29 10:43 AM in reply to: godekjames |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Originally posted by godekjames Originally posted by KathyG I am planning on Wed swim, in Pensacola with friends now and will drive over Wed morn. I can't can't check in until 4 PM Wed. Anywhere to change after swim? BT get togethers Wed: 8 am Swim meet at patio/deck behind Boardwalk Beach Hotel near center of hotel on beach side Thursday: 8am Swim meet on patio/deck behind Boardwalk Beach Hotel near center on beach side Friday: 8 am: Group Swim meet on patio/deck behind Boardwalk Beach Hotel beach side (host hotel) near center Sunday: 6pm: Mellow Mushroom Pizza 8746 Thomas Drive, PCB-hopefully we can get a big table upstairs
There are some public bathrooms in the main level of the Boardwalk Beach hotel you could likely change in. Plenty of places to eat and gas stations around or perhaps a BTer staying local will offer up their condo/hotel. We don't get in until after noon Wed. Jasha will be there for Wed swim. |
| 2013-10-29 10:44 AM in reply to: Shelly Whitehurst 07 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Originally posted by Shelly Whitehurst 07 I'd like to put myself and my fiancé, Jason Los, down for the pontoon ride! Excited! Excellant! Could you PM me your cell number so I can be in touch with details of when or where to meet. It is a great time and peaceful place. |
| 2013-10-29 11:54 AM in reply to: KathyG |
Master 2468 Muskego, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Originally posted by KathyG Originally posted by Shelly Whitehurst 07 I'd like to put myself and my fiancé, Jason Los, down for the pontoon ride! Excited! Excellant! Could you PM me your cell number so I can be in touch with details of when or where to meet. It is a great time and peaceful place. Getting ready to take a nap, jumping in the car tonight with plans to swim at 8am with the group before I pick up my packet and head back home. A few 8 hr drives, lots of time to think about race day. See you all in the morning. |
| 2013-10-29 1:22 PM in reply to: #4887149 |
Expert 1148 Santa Fe, New Mexico | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Made it! It's gorgeous here! I'm in shores of panama about 1/2 mile from swim. Easy walk. If you need a place to change after the swim, and don't mind walking you can use my place. |
| 2013-10-29 1:26 PM in reply to: papson14 |
Member 352 Indianapolis | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread I think the Ironman crazies have officially invaded my head. I can't think... I am alternating between starving and sick to my stomach. I am excited, I am terrified. Are we there yet? Is it done yet? I have a board meeting tomorrow at work and I already told my boss that I hope no one asks me any questions because I am going to be worthless. |
| 2013-10-29 3:26 PM in reply to: jashac |
Master 2468 Muskego, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread I won't be checig into my hotel until late Friday is there any parking close to the swim or near enough to walk? Haven't been there since 2008 and can't remember anything about parking. |
| 2013-10-29 3:44 PM in reply to: papson14 |
Veteran 283 Va Beach | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Originally posted by papson14 I won't be checig into my hotel until late Friday is there any parking close to the swim or near enough to walk? Haven't been there since 2008 and can't remember anything about parking. X2 |
| 2013-10-29 4:25 PM in reply to: godekjames |
Champion 7704 Williamston, Michigan | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Originally posted by godekjames Parking is dog eat dog down there. If its not race day try parking at the club La vela or at Coccoanut Willies and walking overOriginally posted by papson14 I won't be checig into my hotel until late Friday is there any parking close to the swim or near enough to walk? Haven't been there since 2008 and can't remember anything about parking. X2 |
| 2013-10-29 4:25 PM in reply to: godekjames |
Champion 7704 Williamston, Michigan | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Originally posted by godekjames Parking is dog eat dog down there. If its not race day try parking at the club La vela or at Coccoanut Willies and walking overOriginally posted by papson14 I won't be checig into my hotel until late Friday is there any parking close to the swim or near enough to walk? Haven't been there since 2008 and can't remember anything about parking. X2 |
| 2013-10-29 5:41 PM in reply to: godekjames |
Veteran 784 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Park at the walmart and walk its only .5 mile walk...thats what i'm doing. |
| 2013-10-29 6:10 PM in reply to: 0 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Be careful parking along the golf course. They mark it no parking but many cars still park which makes folks think it is okay. They have someone towing cars all day and it is a great money maker for someone at the expense of athletes or spectators. Before race day you can find parking closer to site than Walmart. Edited by KathyG 2013-10-29 6:10 PM |
| 2013-10-29 7:34 PM in reply to: #4489246 |
Expert 1148 Santa Fe, New Mexico | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Wednesday swim: 8:00 on the boardwalk close to the ramp leading to the beach on the beach side of Boardwalk hotel. I invited two young women I met on the beach today to join us. Everyone is welcome. |
| 2013-10-29 7:42 PM in reply to: #4887807 |
Expert 1148 Santa Fe, New Mexico | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Ok that was clunky. wed 8:00. Swim Boardwalk hotel On the boardwalk behind the hotel By the beach ramp I'll wear a blue BT t shirt Safest parking: Walmart Second choice: Pineapple Willies might be ok that early in the morning. I think they open for lunch. It would save you about two blocks of walking. |
| 2013-10-29 10:42 PM in reply to: jashac |
Master 2468 Muskego, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Getting ready to hit the road. See you at 8 |
| 2013-10-30 10:54 AM in reply to: papson14 |
Expert 727 South Windsor CT | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Anyone want to swim on thursday? Or if anyone is staying at Grand Panama we can swim here. |
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