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 2010-06-23 11:02 AM |
 Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member |  Subject: Road tripping to the MOO course July 17 - locals want to join?HELLO WISCONSIN BT! Three lovely BT ladies from KANSAS-LAND are road tripping it to Madison to ride the MOO course on July 17. Would anyone like to join us? We plan to ride the entire course but are all MOO newbies, so might really appreciate some more experienced riders to keep us on the right roads!  Also can anyone tell us if there are opportunities to OWS at any of the lakes in the area? Are there swim beaches open? Is there a cost? Is it relatively safe to swim in a group without a kayack or boat spotter? What are average water temps in mid-July (wetsuit necessary)? And would anyone like to join for a swimmy maybe later in the afternoon that day? We appreciate any advice or companionship we can get... thanks in advance! Lisac957 LindaKC InnerAthlete |
| 2010-06-23 11:13 AM in reply to: #2938886 |
Champion  7163    Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country! | Subject: RE: Road tripping to the MOO course July 17 - locals want to join? lisac957 - 2010-06-23 11:02 AM HELLO WISCONSIN BT! Three lovely BT ladies from KANSAS-LAND are road tripping it to Madison to ride the MOO course on July 17. Would anyone like to join us? We plan to ride the entire course but are all MOO newbies, so might really appreciate some more experienced riders to keep us on the right roads! Also can anyone tell us if there are opportunities to OWS at any of the lakes in the area? Are there swim beaches open? Is there a cost? Is it relatively safe to swim in a group without a kayack or boat spotter? What are average water temps in mid-July (wetsuit necessary)? And would anyone like to join for a swimmy maybe later in the afternoon that day? We appreciate any advice or companionship we can get... thanks in advance! Lisac957 LindaKC InnerAthlete Bummer, if I wasn't doing Racine, I would definitely have hooked up with you guys. I live right off Old Sauk Pass! |
| 2010-06-23 11:17 AM in reply to: #2938886 |
Champion 5183 Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Road tripping to the MOO course July 17 - locals want to join? I live here, know the lakes and the bike course pretty well, but am barely running 5K's these days... I would be happy to help organize an OWS, or meet you at a designated SAG/nutrition spot on the bike- Lakes are heavenly. you do not need a wetsuit unless you want to wear it to practice racelike conditions (in which case I can borrow a canoe and paddle over you!) You do not nee a spotter, groups are fine, and there are people out ALL the time. Beaches are open, but you do not want to swim at a beach because then you have to stay in the ropes. do you have a place to stay already? I know a GREAT B&B which is really just a few rooms above a barn out in Belleville- my friend rents it- right on a bike trail (not THE bike trail...) What else? Ask away, I love love love my city, love love love IMOO, and love helping out BTers |
| 2010-06-25 9:16 AM in reply to: #2938886 |
Master 1376 Chicago | Subject: RE: Road tripping to the MOO course July 17 - locals want to join? I could possibly be in for it. I have ridden the course twice, starting at Fireman's park. Let me know when you have the details. Need to decide if I want to drive up from Chicago the morning of or the night before. |
| 2010-06-25 3:41 PM in reply to: #2938886 |
Elite 3518 Madison, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Road tripping to the MOO course July 17 - locals want to join? Bummer...not a good weekend for a lot of us. I know many of us are either doing Spirt of Racine HIM or Door County HIM on Sunday the 18th. Would have loved to join you ladies!! |
| 2010-06-25 6:52 PM in reply to: #2938886 |
| Iron Donkey 38643 , Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Road tripping to the MOO course July 17 - locals want to join? Lisa - I checked my calendar of events and it looks like that is the ONLY free weekend I have. So, if you promise to not go over 16.5 16.25 uh, something-reasonable-that-I-could-handle avg, you just may have a guide - me. I check in once a day to just log stuff and if you PM me, I'll catch it. |
| 2010-06-28 11:12 AM in reply to: #2938886 |
| Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member | Subject: RE: Road tripping to the MOO course July 17 - locals want to join? Wahooo thanks for the replies! I know it's a weird weekend with Racine, I kinda expected that. I halfway thought about trying to enter it since I'd be in the area!  I will PM 1TT and Possum and whoever else with details on timing and a possible meeting place when the date gets closer! |
| 2010-06-29 11:26 AM in reply to: #2948160 |
Master 2099 Madison, WI | Subject: RE: Road tripping to the MOO course July 17 - locals want to join? If you want to swim in Lake Monona where the actual swim takes place plan on doing it in the early early morning hours. There will be other swimmers there then, but in the afternoons you're liable to get run over by a boat. For afternoon/evening swimming, there's Lake Wingra and the quarry in Verona - if you must do afternoons. |
| 2010-07-08 3:14 PM in reply to: #2938886 |
Veteran 287 Channahon,Illinois | Subject: RE: Road tripping to the MOO course July 17 - locals want to join? Was going to do Racine but decided against it-thinking of joining you guys if you don't mind.....Steve |
| 2010-07-08 3:27 PM in reply to: #2938886 |
| Veteran 191 | Subject: RE: Road tripping to the MOO course July 17 - locals want to join? I think I can make it as well... |
| 2010-07-09 8:48 AM in reply to: #2950730 |
| Veteran 292 Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Road tripping to the MOO course July 17 - locals want to join? DeannaS - 2010-06-29 11:26 AM If you want to swim in Lake Monona where the actual swim takes place plan on doing it in the early early morning hours. There will be other swimmers there then, but in the afternoons you're liable to get run over by a boat. For afternoon/evening swimming, there's Lake Wingra and the quarry in Verona - if you must do afternoons. I second the Verona quarry. Water should be plenty warm, and no boats. |
| 2010-07-09 9:16 AM in reply to: #2948160 |
| Iron Donkey 38643 , Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Road tripping to the MOO course July 17 - locals want to join? lisac957 - 2010-06-28 11:12 AM Wahooo thanks for the replies! I know it's a weird weekend with Racine, I kinda expected that. I halfway thought about trying to enter it since I'd be in the area! I will PM 1TT and Possum and whoever else with details on timing and a possible meeting place when the date gets closer! Even though peeps like to start at Fireman's park, I'm still partial to meeting at the BP, which is on Whalen Road (just ending "the stick" section and start of "the loop"). The persons that work there like our business, it's air-conditioned, has awesome cookies along with chocolate milk and other stuff, AND, has a bathroom. The only thing is that they wish for bikers to not wear bike shoes inside. I haven't been on my bike at all this year, so, I will certainly hurt. I've been keeping my eye on the weather, too, and so far, the forecast has been somewhat favorable. |
| 2010-07-12 11:47 AM in reply to: #2938886 |
| Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member | Subject: RE: Road tripping to the MOO course July 17 - locals want to join? Eeek just a few days away now! We are excited about the road trip and seeing the course! Saturday, July 17 |
| 2010-07-12 4:02 PM in reply to: #2970506 |
| Veteran 191 | Subject: RE: Road tripping to the MOO course July 17 - locals want to join? 1stTimeTri - 2010-07-09 9:16 AM lisac957 - 2010-06-28 11:12 AM Wahooo thanks for the replies! I know it's a weird weekend with Racine, I kinda expected that. I halfway thought about trying to enter it since I'd be in the area! I will PM 1TT and Possum and whoever else with details on timing and a possible meeting place when the date gets closer! Even though peeps like to start at Fireman's park, I'm still partial to meeting at the BP, which is on Whalen Road (just ending "the stick" section and start of "the loop"). The persons that work there like our business, it's air-conditioned, has awesome cookies along with chocolate milk and other stuff, AND, has a bathroom. The only thing is that they wish for bikers to not wear bike shoes inside. I haven't been on my bike at all this year, so, I will certainly hurt. I've been keeping my eye on the weather, too, and so far, the forecast has been somewhat favorable. Is this the one across from Grey's brewery? |
| 2010-07-12 4:30 PM in reply to: #2938886 |
| over a barrier | Subject: RE: Road tripping to the MOO course July 17 - locals want to join? ^^Yup.... |
| 2010-07-12 8:24 PM in reply to: #2976115 |
| Iron Donkey 38643 , Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Road tripping to the MOO course July 17 - locals want to join? running2far - 2010-07-12 4:30 PM ^^Yup.... Yes, Gray's Tied House or if that link doesn't work - http://tinyurl.com/22pwxfm NOTE: Google Maps is off a little on exact spot. Glad to hear the participants. Remember - I have not biked since Sept., so I will be hurting and moaning and complaining. Just a warning. Edited by 1stTimeTri 2010-07-12 8:25 PM |
| 2010-07-12 10:03 PM in reply to: #2976562 |
Extreme Veteran 722 Madison-ish, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Road tripping to the MOO course July 17 - locals want to join? 1stTimeTri - 2010-07-12 8:24 PM running2far - 2010-07-12 4:30 PM ^^Yup.... Yes, Gray's Tied House or if that link doesn't work - http://tinyurl.com/22pwxfm NOTE: Google Maps is off a little on exact spot. Glad to hear the participants. Remember - I have not biked since Sept., so I will be hurting and moaning and complaining. Just a warning. I just want to point out that in my humble opinion Phil isn't that much of a complainer and is funny as hell. It should be a good ride for you all. Have fun! |
| 2010-07-13 12:38 AM in reply to: #2976562 |
Expert 1002 Wind Lake WI | Subject: RE: Road tripping to the MOO course July 17 - locals want to join? 1stTimeTri - 2010-07-12 8:24 PM running2far - 2010-07-12 4:30 PM ^^Yup.... Yes, Gray's Tied House or if that link doesn't work - http://tinyurl.com/22pwxfm NOTE: Google Maps is off a little on exact spot. Glad to hear the participants. Remember - I have not biked since Sept., so I will be hurting and moaning and complaining. Just a warning. Phil, Cookies...did someone say cookies? |
| 2010-07-13 9:29 AM in reply to: #2976900 |
| Iron Donkey 38643 , Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Road tripping to the MOO course July 17 - locals want to join? firstnet911 - 2010-07-13 12:38 AM 1stTimeTri - 2010-07-12 8:24 PM running2far - 2010-07-12 4:30 PM ^^Yup.... Yes, Gray's Tied House or if that link doesn't work - http://tinyurl.com/22pwxfm NOTE: Google Maps is off a little on exact spot. Glad to hear the participants. Remember - I have not biked since Sept., so I will be hurting and moaning and complaining. Just a warning. Phil, Cookies...did someone say cookies? COME AND GET 'EM!! You want me to save you one? You know, if SOMEone wasn't up in the Green Bay area or Racine this weekend, you could have rode with us. *ahem* |
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