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 2008-02-29 10:12 PM |
Champion  19812     MA |  Subject: Bassman Spring TriathlonHey guys.... This will be my first tri of the year. Did any of you do it last April? I'm wondering what the weather will be like and how warm/cold the water will be. I did the HIM in October and found the location to be great. Be sure to have your family bring food/drinks as there was nothing available for them to buy. Anyone staying over in a local hotel the night before? You up to maybe meet up for an early dinner?
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| 2008-03-01 7:52 PM in reply to: #1245344 |
Master 1639  Robbinsville NJ | Subject: RE: Bassman Spring Triathlon Haven't done it before but doing the Duathlon this year. I debated doing the Tri but really want to focus on my bike and then run without worrying about the swim for this race. Doing my 1st Tri in Hammonton in May. I'm pretty sure the water will be COLD though this time of year. I'm local so driving down in the AM but hope to meet up with any other BTer's there! |
| 2008-03-03 8:30 AM in reply to: #1245344 |
Member 21 New Jersey | Subject: RE: Bassman Spring Triathlon KathyG: I did last year's Bassman. Yes, it can be cold. The air temperature on race morning was about 48 & water temp. was about 57. I would recommend a full wetsuit with an extra cap. On the bike, I wore a warm cycling jersey & toe covers on my bike shoes(no socks). It is a pretty well run race. The disproportionately long bike leg makes this a strong cyclist's dream course. Have fun! Zeke |
| 2008-03-03 9:02 AM in reply to: #1248496 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Bassman Spring Triathlon Zekeh - 2008-03-03 9:30 AM KathyG: I did last year's Bassman. Yes, it can be cold. The air temperature on race morning was about 48 & water temp. was about 57. I would recommend a full wetsuit with an extra cap. On the bike, I wore a warm cycling jersey & toe covers on my bike shoes(no socks). It is a pretty well run race. The disproportionately long bike leg makes this a strong cyclist's dream course. Have fun! Zeke Cyclist dream...LOL...that is why I'm driving 300 each way to do the race plus it is early season and outdoor races don't really start until June in MA. I have a full wetsuit and neoprene hat and booties for the swim. I've done a couple races in the mid 50's before water temp. Are you doing it this year again? |
| 2008-03-04 1:08 PM in reply to: #1248563 |
Member 21 New Jersey | Subject: RE: Bassman Spring Triathlon No...I am putting triathlons on the back burner for this year. I am focusing on bike racing. Good luck. Zeke |
| 2008-03-04 8:12 PM in reply to: #1245344 |
| Veteran 173 South Jersey | Subject: RE: Bassman Spring Triathlon Didn't know anything about it until now. I am seriously thinking about upping my training and doing this as my 1st tri of the year. I guess I will NEED to get a wet suit if I do this though. |
| 2008-03-05 10:53 AM in reply to: #1252861 |
Master 1639 Robbinsville NJ | Subject: RE: Bassman Spring Triathlon youthfulwarriormom - 2008-03-04 9:12 PM Didn't know anything about it until now. I am seriously thinking about upping my training and doing this as my 1st tri of the year. I guess I will NEED to get a wet suit if I do this though. You could just do the duathlon if you don't want to deal with a wetsuit. I'm doing as I want to focus on the bike and not worry about it being my 1st swim in competition. Hope to see you out there! |
| 2008-03-06 6:14 AM in reply to: #1245344 |
| Veteran 104 | Subject: RE: Bassman Spring Triathlon I haven't raced it yet but I checked out the fall bassman and its a pretty well run race. I was going to do it since its 5 minutes from my house but I decided to do Devilman instead. Good luck though and watch yourself on stage road its pretty torn up and there are some big potholes. |
| 2008-03-06 8:18 AM in reply to: #1252861 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Bassman Spring Triathlon youthfulwarriormom - 2008-03-04 9:12 PM Didn't know anything about it until now. I am seriously thinking about upping my training and doing this as my 1st tri of the year. I guess I will NEED to get a wet suit if I do this though. From last year I think you would like a wetsuit. If it is in the 50's I wouldn't swim w/o one or neoprene hat. The water isn't deep so if it warm water temp will warm up quickly. I think this is a casual race so if you sign up to do the tri and want to switch to the du they'd most likely let you. It would be fun to meet you if you end up doing it. One big plus..indoor bathrooms and showers afterwards...how rare those two things are at tris! |
| 2008-03-06 2:21 PM in reply to: #1255812 |
Master 1639 Robbinsville NJ | Subject: RE: Bassman Spring Triathlon KathyG - 2008-03-06 9:18 AM I think this is a casual race so if you sign up to do the tri and want to switch to the du they'd most likely let you. I actually e-mail corresponded with the directors of this race of this very topic and he indicated you could do this but give at least 2 weeks notice on the switch. |
| 2008-03-09 6:51 AM in reply to: #1245344 |
| Member 32 Highlands Ranch, CO | Subject: RE: Bassman Spring Triathlon I did it last spring. The water was cold but not too bad. I wore a long sleeved wetsuit and a neoprene cap. Once I was on the bike I just wore my trisuit and was fine. In April you never know what the weather will be like. I will be racing again this year. Let cross our fingers that it won't be too cold! |
| 2008-03-17 4:01 PM in reply to: #1245344 |
Regular 60 NYC | Subject: RE: Bassman Spring Triathlon I think I'm signing up as well. I am just going to drive early in the morning and do it. I just want to have one official race done before Florida 1/2 Ironman. |
| 2008-03-19 5:59 PM in reply to: #1245344 |
| New user 3 | Subject: RE: Bassman Spring Triathlon This is a great race. Good people and the water will be cold. A great way to start your season. I think this is my 3rd year in a row down there. No complaints from me..... |
| 2008-03-24 2:20 PM in reply to: #1245344 |
Regular 60 NYC | Subject: RE: Bassman Spring Triathlon I'm in. See you all there! |
| 2008-03-27 8:15 AM in reply to: #1245344 |
New user 4 | Subject: RE: Bassman Spring Triathlon This is the one i've picked as my first!  Glad to read a bit more about it. |
| 2008-03-27 9:15 AM in reply to: #1245344 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Bassman Spring Triathlon Cool..new triathlete doing your first tri!! We are driving down Saturday (about 300 miles) and are staying at the Hampton Inn Saturday night. If anyone else is staying over night maybe we can try and meet up either at race site at packet pick up or for dinner.
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| 2008-03-27 3:11 PM in reply to: #1297048 |
Veteran 236 Lansdale, PA | Subject: RE: Bassman Spring Triathlon I'm not staying over, but I will be racing in my BT tri suit. Be sure to say HI! |
| 2008-03-28 7:51 AM in reply to: #1245344 |
Regular 92 Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Subject: RE: Bassman Spring Triathlon I am at the Comfort Inn for Saturday evening. We should still plan to meet up somewhere! |
| 2008-04-10 7:32 AM in reply to: #1299224 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Bassman Spring Triathlon bsglazar - 2008-03-28 8:51 AM I am at the Comfort Inn for Saturday evening. We should still plan to meet up somewhere! When it closer for sure. I plan on doing an ows Saturday after doing race packet pick up if anyone wants to join me. It helps me mentally to adjust to what the water temps are like even if it is cold. How has the weather been done there? Any days in the 70's? Those days warm up the lake quickly. I'm not tapering at all for the race...Monday I have 16 mile run and Wed a 75 mile/45 minute brick. I'll probably be pretty fatigued as it is at the end of my 2 weeks of build. It should be great though
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| 2008-04-10 8:04 AM in reply to: #1245344 |
Member 20 | Subject: RE: Bassman Spring Triathlon 70 degree days? No, we haven't seen any of those unfortunately... I am also signed up for this race this year, I am doing it with my girlfriend and my roomate, it is the second tri for the 3 of us (we did the endless summer tri last year). I am a little worried about the bike, I have a swimming and running background, and finally purchased a bike a month ago, and have been riding as much as possible. I signed up for this becasue of the long bike, I am mainly using it as a training experience... I would love to hear from an experienced bassman as to what the bike is really like... |
| 2008-04-10 8:08 AM in reply to: #1328047 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Bassman Spring Triathlon craigTRIs - 2008-04-10 9:04 AM 70 degree days? No, we haven't seen any of those unfortunately... I am also signed up for this race this year, I am doing it with my girlfriend and my roomate, it is the second tri for the 3 of us (we did the endless summer tri last year). I am a little worried about the bike, I have a swimming and running background, and finally purchased a bike a month ago, and have been riding as much as possible. I signed up for this becasue of the long bike, I am mainly using it as a training experience... I would love to hear from an experienced bassman as to what the bike is really like... I did the HIM last Fall so did the bike course loop twice. Bike course is flat but can be windy. It is the shape of a backwards P. The circle part has a hill at various grade first half up then down hill but the hill is not very steep or hard. Road is mixed smoothness wise some parts the road was a bit torn up and you go over a couple of bridges but for a tri pretty good and not a lot of traffic on the road. |
| 2008-04-14 8:20 AM in reply to: #1245344 |
| Veteran 104 | Subject: RE: Bassman Spring Triathlon I really am thinking about doing this race now. I guess I could do it and then start my taper before Devilman. I just dont know if I can resist the temptation to race when its right by my house. |
| 2008-04-14 9:30 AM in reply to: #1335691 |
Master 1639 Robbinsville NJ | Subject: RE: Bassman Spring Triathlon SbeatonNJ - 2008-04-14 9:20 AM I really am thinking about doing this race now. I guess I could do it and then start my taper before Devilman. I just dont know if I can resist the temptation to race when its right by my house. Exactly and it's a good bike training ride. |
| 2008-04-15 5:59 AM in reply to: #1245344 |
| Veteran 104 | Subject: RE: Bassman Spring Triathlon Alright I'm out for Bassman. While changing my tires on my cross bike I noticed that the rear rim is cracked in several places, I guess 5 years and 10K will do that to an open pro. So it looks like my 100 entry fee will be going to new rims. I do plan on riding over to check out the race. Also, are you allowed to swim the day before during packet pick up? I see someone mentioned that and I wouldnt mind getting in a little open water swimming. |
| 2008-04-15 6:01 AM in reply to: #1338389 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Bassman Spring Triathlon SbeatonNJ - 2008-04-15 6:59 AM Alright I'm out for Bassman. While changing my tires on my cross bike I noticed that the rear rim is cracked in several places, I guess 5 years and 10K will do that to an open pro. So it looks like my 100 entry fee will be going to new rims. I do plan on riding over to check out the race. Also, are you allowed to swim the day before during packet pick up? I see someone mentioned that and I wouldnt mind getting in a little open water swimming. Last fall for HIM I swam as did other folks. I'm planning on swimming Saturday..need atleast 1 ows before the tri. Is it warm down there? I'm hoping some nice weather will warm up the lake/pond. It isn't deep so it won't take to many 70 degree days to make a difference. Glad you found the rim crack.
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