Ironman Texas (Page 51)

So far, the problem seems isolated to the Residence Inn.

These questions are actually good news for those of you that are getting screwed, because it shows a concern that the word is spreading.  Be sure and point out to the local managers and especially the VP of PR that this is a topic of discussion on two of the largest triathlon sites in the world (I'd make the post myself on ST, but one of you that's getting bumped should probably do it) and that LOTS of people are watching closely to see how it gets handled.  You know they'll believe you.  The local managers will be worried about bad word of mouth, but the PR guy will be even more concerned about overall damage to the brand, especially given the demographics of IM triathletes.  Be sure and point those out (average age, household income, professional status, travel habits, etc) if they're not already aware of them.

Once you do that, ask them what time the shuttle bus will be picking you up from wherever they stick you to bring you to the athlete's village (or at least to the Residence Inn).

Can someone please clarify the part of the course where it says to "bear right onto Fish Creek"? I'm just not seeing that on the map, and none of the mapmyride routes that I can find show that. Sendera Ranch Dr comes off of Honea Egypt Rd, and then becomes Fish Creek... so I'm assuming that's what they are referring to?

Thanks,
JD

Edited to add: Found another description on ST which references a missing left turn on Mahogany Way. Thus:

From 2978; bear right onto Egypt Ln (vs Egypt Road)

Straight thru 1488 onto Conroe-Huffsmith

Left on Mahogany Way

Right on Honea Egypt

Bear Right onto Sendera Ranch Dr which becomes Fish Creek

Also, after the Left on Bays Chapel; that right turn would have to be 149, correct? Turning right on 1486 doesn't make any sense...

Should I contact the GM and tell her I'd like another confirmation for the one room she said she's trying to keep me in? Should I demand my second room back? I still have my inital confirmation and booking with CC.

I didn't raise a fuss and calmly expressed my unhappiness with the situation, but wondering if I should firm up? Moving to a hotel farther away is NOT an option for me.

The above is correct. I think of Sendera Ranch and Fish Creek as the same road. When you're riding it, you just keep going straight. On the map it looks much more like a fork where Honea Egypt veers off than it does in real life.

You're also correct that the right turn off Bays Chapel is onto 149.

Thank you for the confirmation (and you too, Erin). If you don't mind me pushing my luck; the directions after that are kind of squirrely as well (seems to be something missing between 2562 and the right turn on 1486).

I'm working on a full set of directions with mileage markers, which I'll post here after my ride this weekend.

dodgersmom - 2011-03-17 9:59 AM If it's not too much to ask, could someone redo the turn by turn directions with all the corrections.  I will be going out there is a few weeks and have a horrible sense of direction

If I can get this 149/1486/2562 part figured out, I'll be able to post what I have, including approx. mileage. Then I can correct/update next week after I drive and ride it.

Here's what I put together...

http://sbrcoaches.com/imtx-bike-course

dodgersmom - 2011-03-17 9:59 AM If it's not too much to ask, could someone redo the turn by turn directions with all the corrections.  I will be going out there is a few weeks and have a horrible sense of direction

evondo - 2011-03-17 10:44 AM

Here's what I put together...

http://sbrcoaches.com/imtx-bike-course

dodgersmom - 2011-03-17 9:59 AM If it's not too much to ask, could someone redo the turn by turn directions with all the corrections.  I will be going out there is a few weeks and have a horrible sense of direction

fantastic, that really helps quite a bit! Now if only I could find this mythical Greenmore and May Valley Drive section

Keith around here anymore?

Here's what I've been able to piece together from the official maps, google maps, and various tidbits of advice from others on BT and ST. I reserve the right to be entirely wrong; and if I get lost on Saturday, this will be why

Mileages are all rough approximations until I can actually drive the course (doing it in car first, and I'll bring my Garmin for that).

• Start at Town Green Park 

• Left on Lake Robbins

• Left on Grogan’s Mill

• Right on Woodlands Pkwy (BEFORE MILE 1)

• Right on 2978 (BEFORE MILE 9)

• Bear right onto Egypt LANE (MILE 10)

• Straight thru 1488 onto Conroe Hu­ffsmith

• Left on Mahogany Way (Short)

• Right onto Honea Egypt (MILE 12)

• Bear right (mostly straight) onto Sendera Ranch Road/Fish Creek   new overpass connecting Fish Creek to FM 2854 is open.

• Left on 2854 (approx MILE 19) -> thru 105 becomes Lone Star Pkwy

toughest part of the course is 60 miles or so starting north of 105

• Right onto 149 (approx MILE 30)

• Right onto Osborne Rd (MILE 36.5) -> Look for big carport on the right of it and a black wooden fence around it

• Left on FM 1375 (dead end around MILE 40)

• Right on 149 (dead end around MILE 42)

• Right on 1791 Rd (Just BEFORE MILE 44)

• Left on Taliaferro Rd after bridge (approx MILE 45)

• Left on County Rd 209 (Just BEFORE MILE 47)

• Left on Bays Chapel (Just AFTER MILE 49 -> Short)

• Right on 149 -> says 1486 on official directions, which is not possible

• Left on FM 2562 (AFTER MILE 56)

• Left on FM 2819 (or 237 to 2819) (MILE 59) -> missing from official directions

• Right on 1486 (Just AFTER MILE 64) -> continue all the way past 105

• Left on Jackson (MILE 80)  -> optionally stay on 1486, LEFT on 1774, LEFT on 1488, RIGHT on 149 (avoids traffic but adds couple miles)

• Straight on 149 -> Jackson turns into 149

• Left on State Spur 149 (MILE 90) -> short

• Right on Dobbin Hu­fsmith

• LEFT on 2978 (MILE 98) -> says RIGHT on the official map, but that can’t be right

• Right on Greenmore (approx 3/4 mile from Woodlands Pkwy) -> alternatively keep going to Woodlands Pkwy (Greenmore does not show on google or mapquest maps)

• Right onto May Valley Drive

• Right onto W Branch Crossing Drive (missing from official directions)

• Right onto Woodlands Pkwy

• Left on Grogans Mill

• Right on Lake Robbins

• Finish at Town Green Park

Can you explain?  What makes the section north of 105 that much harder?  Is that where the majority of the rollers are?

this part isn't really that complicated and you dont get on mahogany way at all..

Right on 2978 (BEFORE MILE 9)

Straight thru 1488 (2978 turns into honea egypt turns into sendera ranch turns into fish creek... it is basically a straight away)