Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread (Page 39)

I have been laying things out in my family room.   I have white plastic bags labeled which I will dump into the official bags when I get them.  I may be missing something, but it just does not seem to be all that much.  The usual tri stuff that I take to all tris, with some extra Infinit, a long sleeve for Run SN, but that's about it.  I have some minor first aid stuff in each bag, but that doesn't take up much space.  My T1 bag will have the most stuff in it which some will be consumed, some left on the bike when I get back and some on my body til I finish.  Upon return from the bike I should have to toss my helmet, gloves and that's about it in my T2 bag, grab my shoes out of T2, visor, hit the road!

In a way since I have a T1 and a T2 bag, I won't have as much laying around in one location as I would if I was doing a regular triathlon where everything is setup under my bike!

I will probably toss some rain gear in one of the bags depending on the forecast on Saturday.

My son suggested buying a cheap pair of sunglasses for the early part of the run, then tossing them when it got dark instead of wearing my good ones and then having to carry them somehow when it got dark.  Any thoughts?

Am I missing something?

I'm packing tonight and probably leaving tomorrow.  I'm going to stop at a couple of places on the way and make a nice trip out of it.  I guess I should get started. :-)

Hydro what are some of your thoughts on parking and such?  I have the same concerns.

Hydro - 2010-09-05 7:37 PM

I'm staying at the Marriot Courtyard Madison West / Middleton, and they will be offering shuttle service all weekend, but I don't know how well that will work out - if they have a good plan in place, I'll certainly use it.  I hope that works well, but I'm preparing for the worst, too.

I'll fend for myself on Thurs & Friday, either driving to the Terrace or riding my bike - I think I'll also pack up my Brompton folding bike

But Saturday's bike/gear check-in and then getting to&fro on race day has me more concerned.  Hopefully, the shuttle can get my gear over on Sat, and then heck, I'll cab it both ways on race day if it comes to that

One way or another, it'll all work out fine, I'm sure!

Thanks Hydro!  Yeah I think I am staying in Middleton too.  A shuttle is real nice!  There is also a shuttle for the event itself, to/from the Alliance Center.  That would take out the race day stress, though I think I'd still rather have my friend drop me off closer. 

The nice part about being in Middleton, is being away from the hype.  I like to have a quiet dinner Saturday night without all the IM excitement around.

Are you going to have a wrist band (ie, you're doing the race yourself).  If so I say yes.  If not.. a bit more tricky but I bet a volunteer would take it in.

Was this on race day or for the other days?  A ramp on Wilson?  Like an exit ramp? :-)

You local guys, what are your plans for travel and parking on the expo days and race day?

Thanks a bunch!

Thanks guys.  Ok I think I found it.  I can probably use Papavero or Restaurant Mangus in the GPS to hone in.

Google Maps

Probably.  But then again, I don't think you are going to find anyone in this thread that isn't think about this race too much. :-)

If all fails, ask a volunteer to do something for you, they are wonderful.  But the wrist band basically gets you free reign in the transition area.