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2009-09-23 4:29 PM

Master

1730

Atlanta, GA

Subject: Powerman

Did anyone do this one this year? I understand the course changed to downtown Birmingham. Wondering if I could get some input. On the radar for kicking off the 2010 season.

2009-09-24 7:13 AM

in reply to: #2422835

Pro

3705

Vestavia Hills

Subject: RE: Powerman

I am interested in the response(s) as well I have heard great feedback about it over the years. (I actually officiated the 2007 race.) The same race management company that puts on the Chattanooga Oly puts on this event.

Perhaps we can get a good sized BT brew to drive over, stay at the same hotel together?

FALLS-RUNNER

2009-09-28 1:47 PM

in reply to: #2423587

Expert

862

BFE

Subject: RE: Powerman

brian - 2009-09-24 8:13 AM I am interested in the response(s) as well I have heard great feedback about it over the years. (I actually officiated the 2007 race.) The same race management company that puts on the Chattanooga Oly puts on this event.

Perhaps we can get a good sized BT brew to drive over, stay at the same hotel together?

Check out my RR for the Majic City race Powerman weekend.....may change your mind.

2009-09-28 2:47 PM

in reply to: #2430124

Master

1730

Atlanta, GA

Subject: RE: Powerman

FALLS-RUNNER - 2009-09-28 2:47 PM

Check out my RR for the Majic City race Powerman weekend.....may change your mind.

Can you post the link to the report? Can't seem to find it...

http://beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=155741

brown_dog_us

2009-09-28 4:20 PM

in reply to: #2422835

Elite

3658

Roswell, GA

Subject: RE: Powerman

This is for Whistle Stop. Is that the same race or course?

2009-09-28 6:34 PM

in reply to: #2430512

Master

1730

Atlanta, GA

Subject: RE: Powerman

They changed the course this year to downtown. I am going to approach the RD with the concerns and see what I get back. I wil post the results.

2009-10-06 1:45 PM

in reply to: #2422835

Master

1730

Atlanta, GA

Subject: RE: Powerman

I talked to the RD today. He indicated the city did not give them all that they wanted last year and they did the best they could with the road closings that the city was willing to do. I completely understand their challenges. They now have economic impact numbers and are working with the city to "improve" or change the course. There is not guarantees it will change. He is going to stay in touch with me and give me the updates. They are starting the talks with the city this week and hope to have the logistics worked out shortly.

I am going to wait to sign up until I get more information, but I am not giving up on going. More to follow.

2009-10-06 2:06 PM

in reply to: #2422835

Pro

3705

Vestavia Hills

Subject: RE: Powerman

Well, first off, Team Magic typically puts on a quality race and is a first rate race organization that is well thought of in the triathlon community. For example, they do the highly successful Chattanooga Oly that is a regional favorite.

That said, David is a pretty seasoned athlete who is the furthest thing from a whiner. He is also an accomplished rider who could ride a trike up Bull Mountain and not complain ... that said, if he says that the race course is both dangerously laid out with the roads in disrepair then that is enough for me.

I too am hoping that they come up with a better course design on smoother roads. Birmingham would be a great place for a race and Team Magic knows how to put them on.

Maybe Jim Rainey at Georgia Multisports will make it easier for us by putting on a turn of the season duathlon near Atlanta?

krisko

2009-10-06 5:31 PM

in reply to: #2422835

Extreme Veteran

417

Subject: RE: Powerman

Brown dog, I appreciate your report since I was considering this race. I'll avoid it like the plague.

2009-10-06 8:02 PM

in reply to: #2446233

Master

1730

Atlanta, GA

Subject: RE: Powerman

krisko - 2009-10-06 6:31 PM Brown dog, I appreciate your report since I was considering this race. I'll avoid it like the plague.

Easy...they are trying to make some changes and the old venue had a long tradition. So, it could end up being fine. I do not want to kill the race. They have to make some changes, but let's give them a chance.

irondg

2009-10-07 7:49 AM

in reply to: #2422835

Veteran

206

Auburn

Subject: RE: Powerman

It was downtown and a fantastic course. The bike course ran about 15 miles out of town and back and was three loops. The road leading out of town was rough, but maybe they will repave by next year. The also hosted a downtown Crit. race so it was fun to finish and watch the pros race around downtown. If you have kids they have the Power Kids duathlon on Saturday. Lots of fun. Great race and I will be going back in 2010.

2009-10-07 9:59 AM

in reply to: #2446979

Pro

3705

Vestavia Hills

Subject: RE: Powerman

Hey Damon ... good to see you here. Hopefully they will rectify the problems with the course lay-out as I like the idea of being able to kick-off the season with a du and that they have a kids race. That said, the feedback is that there is significant room for improvement - which might just open the door for a season-opening duathlon in the Atlanta area.

irondg - 2009-10-07 8:49 AM It was downtown and a fantastic course. The bike course ran about 15 miles out of town and back and was three loops. The road leading out of town was rough, but maybe they will repave by next year. The also hosted a downtown Crit. race so it was fun to finish and watch the pros race around downtown. If you have kids they have the Power Kids duathlon on Saturday. Lots of fun. Great race and I will be going back in 2010.

FALLS-RUNNER

2009-10-09 9:20 AM

in reply to: #2445786

Expert

862

BFE

Subject: RE: Powerman

brian - 2009-10-06 3:06 PM Well, first off, Team Magic typically puts on a quality race and is a first rate race organization that is well thought of in the triathlon community. For example, they do the highly successful Chattanooga Oly that is a regional favorite.

That said, David is a pretty seasoned athlete who is the furthest thing from a whiner. He is also an accomplished rider who could ride a trike up Bull Mountain and not complain ... that said, if he says that the race course is both dangerously laid out with the roads in disrepair then that is enough for me.

I too am hoping that they come up with a better course design on smoother roads. Birmingham would be a great place for a race and Team Magic knows how to put them on.

Maybe Jim Rainey at Georgia Multisports will make it easier for us by putting on a turn of the season duathlon near Atlanta?

C'mon Brian....you know I'm a HUGE whiner.....

irondg

2009-10-09 3:19 PM

in reply to: #2447338

Veteran

206

Auburn

Subject: RE: Powerman

Hey Brian!!! There is some room for improvement for sure, but they put on a good show but I would love Jim R. to put a DU here in Atlanta.

2009-10-10 6:12 AM

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Master

1730

Atlanta, GA

Subject: RE: Powerman

I will reach out to Jim R. and see if he has any interest...

cornelius300

2009-10-10 7:52 AM

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Master

1432

Woodstock

Subject: RE: Powerman

thecaptin - 2009-10-10 7:12 AM

I will reach out to Jim R. and see if he has any interest...

It is very much on Jim's radar, but dealing with the city and finding the right venue is his biggest challenge. I think he will make it happen sooner than later

2009-10-10 9:20 AM

in reply to: #2452706

Pro

3705

Vestavia Hills

Subject: RE: Powerman

So ... let's help him out. Where would we like a duathlon to be and what type of course? Flat and fast vs. rolling and technical vs. hills?

A thought would be to have it at or near Vogel State park, have Three Gap as the bike course and then a trail run ...

cornelius300 - 2009-10-10 8:52 AM

thecaptin - 2009-10-10 7:12 AM

I will reach out to Jim R. and see if he has any interest...

It is very much on Jim's radar, but dealing with the city and finding the right venue is his biggest challenge. I think he will make it happen sooner than later