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Miamiman bike course, who's familiar?
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 2009-05-28 10:43 AM |
Extreme Veteran  326   Zephyrhills, FL |  Subject: Miamiman bike course, who's familiar?so i was looking at the miamiman 1/2 iron bike course and it showed 13 feet of climb. is that bike course really that flat? anyone familiar with it give me some info please. i cant access the results from the previous 3 years so i cant see bike splits to answer my question. thanks in advance, and any info is appreciated. Jon |
| 2009-05-28 3:11 PM in reply to: #2178265 |
Elite 3201  South Florida | Subject: RE: Miamiman bike course, who's familiar? I did the international a few years ago and it was flat as can be. That's what it's like down here in south Florida - the only hills we see are the drawbridges! A ton of people on here have done the 1/2 Iron, I'm sure they can tell you more about the course. |
| 2009-05-28 3:21 PM in reply to: #2178265 |
| Tampa, FL | Subject: RE: Miamiman bike course, who's familiar? Yes, the bike is that flat but wind can be an issue. Also the bike is a couple miles short. I did the race in 2007 and would be happy to try and answer any of your questions. |
| 2009-05-29 1:19 PM in reply to: #2178265 |
Master 2073 The Redlands, FL | Subject: RE: Miamiman bike course, who's familiar? Yep....It's really flat and very nice bike course...but...there is a big factor that can affect your performance...it's usually super-windy all year round....usually the winds come from NE at 20 mph or more by the time of the Race...that means you will have the headwinds/crosswinds in your last 18 miles way back to Transition....You will need to save your energy for that last miles ... Now during the Summer time...the winds are coming from SE most of the time...but...sometime from SW... The Miami Man Bike Course is my back yard...I live in the are "The Redlands" and is where I train every single day....Also I'm in charge to mark and put the signs for the Race...I know very well this Bike Course.... Also I usually help guding in the Orientation Bike Ride that MultiRace organize during the last 2 weekends before the Race... I have raced this one since 2005....It will be my 5th time racing this year I hope my information can help you and whatever you need ask me.... Good Luck!!! Edited by velorider62 2009-05-29 1:25 PM |
| 2009-05-29 1:27 PM in reply to: #2178265 |
Veteran 161 West Chester, OH | Subject: RE: Miamiman bike course, who's familiar? Yep, I've done 50+ mile rides around here with less than 20ft of vert. The wind can be a factor but the basically circular shape of the meat of the course evens things out. Thanks, Edited by mykle15 2009-05-29 1:27 PM |
| 2009-05-29 1:41 PM in reply to: #2178265 |
Pro 6582  Melbourne FL Gold member | Subject: RE: Miamiman bike course, who's familiar? Sounds about right, also my CPU had it at 52.98 miles rack to rack, ~13 miles out to the two loop point then return. Only issue I had during the MM ride was on the road that returned into the park. Lots of traffic by then and you really had to pay attention to the a-holes without any patience. Cops were pretty good though, one on foot pulled over somebody because they were ignoring police commands. We all know that there are mountains in S. FL, they're along I95 called landfills! |
| 2009-05-29 2:28 PM in reply to: #2178265 |
Extreme Veteran 504 SW Florida Gulf Coast | Subject: RE: Miamiman bike course, who's familiar? As other folks have said, yep... it is really that flat! Welcome to South FL! However, wind is definitely an issue on this course every year. The absolute BEST part of the MiamiMan course is the swim in the lake. It is CRYSTAL clear! Seriously! I found myself distracted by the bottom... just gorgeous! Can't wait to do it again this year. |
| 2009-05-29 8:59 PM in reply to: #2178265 |
Champion 7704 Williamston, Michigan | Subject: RE: Miamiman bike course, who's familiar? |
| 2009-05-30 1:01 AM in reply to: #2178265 |
Extreme Veteran 326 Zephyrhills, FL | Subject: RE: Miamiman bike course, who's familiar? thanks for all the replies everyone, i cant believe how flat that course is. i deal with a bit of wind on almost all my rides on the out and back trail that we ride, so it shouldnt bother me come raceday. i've got a few weeks til i start my training plan to lead into the race, so if any of you are doing the race this year, good luck and i'll see you there. |
| 2009-05-30 7:06 AM in reply to: #2182694 |
Master 2073 The Redlands, FL | Subject: RE: Miamiman bike course, who's familiar? JonCT - 2009-05-30 2:01 AM thanks for all the replies everyone, i cant believe how flat that course is. i deal with a bit of wind on almost all my rides on the out and back trail that we ride, so it shouldnt bother me come raceday. i've got a few weeks til i start my training plan to lead into the race, so if any of you are doing the race this year, good luck and i'll see you there. See ya there and Good Luck!!! |
| 2009-06-04 1:25 PM in reply to: #2178265 |
Elite 3315 Miami | Subject: RE: Miamiman bike course, who's familiar? 1st HIM for me and i signed up for this race. |
| 2009-06-05 8:37 AM in reply to: #2178265 |
The Original 7834 Raleigh/Durham | Subject: RE: Miamiman bike course, who's familiar? All I remember about it from 2005 is that is was flat and WINDY. |
| 2009-06-29 10:56 PM in reply to: #2178265 |
| Member 11 | Subject: RE: Miamiman bike course, who's familiar? I have a question about the swim. It is in a lake and I am wondering how that would compare to swimming in the ocean. Would it be right to assume that you would be using your legs a little more to keep afloat as opposed to swimming in the ocean where you are more buoyant? Thanks. |
| 2009-06-30 8:44 AM in reply to: #2252218 |
Expert 692 Boca Raton, FL | Subject: RE: Miamiman bike course, who's familiar? MOTIV8TED - 2009-06-29 11:56 PM I have a question about the swim. It is in a lake and I am wondering how that would compare to swimming in the ocean. Would it be right to assume that you would be using your legs a little more to keep afloat as opposed to swimming in the ocean where you are more buoyant? Thanks. not really considering it is wetsuit legal. I have worn a wet suit the past 2 years, and bouyency is not a problem, but if you choose not to wear a wetsuit then you wuold be using your legs a bit more. |
| 2009-06-30 12:57 PM in reply to: #2178265 |
Elite 3315 Miami | Subject: RE: Miamiman bike course, who's familiar? anywhere you ride its windy in florida, wind and rain we have plenty off.....especially in the summer. needless to say i will buy a wetsuit...if a suit saves me 2-3 min in a race i am ok with that. |
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