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2009-06-25 4:42 PM

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Subject: Anybody doing/done Nevis - it's my first
Hi,

If anyone has any tips/advice about the Nevis tri, I'm all ears.  It's my 1st.  I don't live real far away so I'm driving up there next week and bike the course.

LadyNorth

2009-06-26 11:38 AM
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Subject: RE: Anybody doing/done Nevis - it's my first
Yep, I've done it a couple times. My parents live 1 mile from the bike course and I grew up in Nevis.

Swim? Flat. It's pretty protected so it won't be wind blown unless we get a nasty wind.

Transition: The run up from the lake to T1 is a doozy. It's a bit cramped, so show up early.

BiKe: Pretty flat. Some of the roads have shoulders, but not all. Virtually no traffic control, but it's all right hand turns at corners.

Run: Flat out and back on the heartland trail.

Fun race. Friendly town. Say hi if you see me. I'll be the only guy there with a yellow QR Kilo.

Good luck!



LadyNorth - 2009-06-25 4:42 PM

Hi,

If anyone has any tips/advice about the Nevis tri, I'm all ears.  It's my 1st.  I don't live real far away so I'm driving up there next week and bike the course.

LadyNorth
2009-06-26 2:24 PM
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Subject: RE: Anybody doing/done Nevis - it's my first

I think B-One has also done the race and is planning to do it again this summer.

2009-06-26 7:14 PM
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Subject: RE: Anybody doing/done Nevis - it's my first
B One is the KING of the northwoods tri. I can't recall a time he hasn't podiumed there. Glad he's not in MY age group.



paddle2paddle - 2009-06-26 2:24 PM

I think B-One has also done the race and is planning to do it again this summer.

2009-06-28 4:05 PM
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Subject: RE: Anybody doing/done Nevis - it's my first
Thanks leapdog,

Sounds like when I go up for my bike ride I should swim a bit first and try out the run to T1.

We've actually been to Nevis quite a few times.  When our daughter was in HS her teams played Nevis (VB & BB).  We always went early and ate at "Steve and ??? Steak and Pizza" (can't exactly remember the name).  Pretty good food.

LadyNorth,

ps  I don't have a clue what a QR Kilo is but I'm going to google it .








leapdog - 2009-06-26 11:38 AM Yep, I've done it a couple times. My parents live 1 mile from the bike course and I grew up in Nevis. Swim? Flat. It's pretty protected so it won't be wind blown unless we get a nasty wind. Transition: The run up from the lake to T1 is a doozy. It's a bit cramped, so show up early. BiKe: Pretty flat. Some of the roads have shoulders, but not all. Virtually no traffic control, but it's all right hand turns at corners. Run: Flat out and back on the heartland trail. Fun race. Friendly town. Say hi if you see me. I'll be the only guy there with a yellow QR Kilo. Good luck!
LadyNorth - 2009-06-25 4:42 PM Hi,

If anyone has any tips/advice about the Nevis tri, I'm all ears.  It's my 1st.  I don't live real far away so I'm driving up there next week and bike the course.

LadyNorth
2009-06-29 7:42 AM
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Subject: RE: Anybody doing/done Nevis - it's my first

B-One is only "participating" this year, due to his Lyme's Disease.  That might bring him down to the level of mere mortal

Good luck LadyNorth!  A QR Kilo is a brand and make of tri bike   Yellow is a pretty unique color for one, so look out for a yellow tri bike and I bet you'll find him.

2009-06-30 2:57 PM
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Subject: RE: Anybody doing/done Nevis - it's my first
I'll be there.

leapdog's description is as good as I have seen it described.

King is quite an overstatement. Knight or bishop sounds good, but pawn seems more appropriate.

BTW it is Steve and Jill's. I will try to arrange a place to meet as the date gets closer.
2009-07-01 3:10 PM
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Subject: RE: Anybody doing/done Nevis - it's my first
I have done most of the sprints in the northern part of the state and it is my favorite. It has a good course and is well organized. You also get that small town friendliness and hospitality you don't always get at other events.
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