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 2011-01-21 11:50 AM |
Expert  1566   |  Subject: Galena Triathlon : Official ThreadSo I will start it off early this year -What do you think the water temp is right now? |
| 2011-01-21 2:01 PM in reply to: #3313539 |
Champion 15211   Southern Chicago Suburbs, IL | Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread tmoran80 - 2011-01-21 11:50 AM So I will start it off early this year -What do you think the water temp is right now? Negative HOLY F*** THAT'S COLD! Actually, the water temp hasn't bothered me the past two years. I did Racine a few years back when it was 56 and I did one this year (in Budapest) where the water temp was 58. So Galena is nothing. But RIGHT NOW. It is also probably ROCK hard. |
| 2011-01-22 12:14 AM in reply to: #3313539 |
Expert 1566 | Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread I am doing Racine this year and have heard the same thing about the cool water temps of Lake Michigan. Also heard the water was crystal clear. |
| 2011-01-22 1:57 PM in reply to: #3313916 |
Expert 713 Lake in the Hills, IL | Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread crowny2 - 2011-01-21 2:01 PM tmoran80 - 2011-01-21 11:50 AM So I will start it off early this year -What do you think the water temp is right now? Negative HOLY F*** THAT'S COLD! Actually, the water temp hasn't bothered me the past two years. I did Racine a few years back when it was 56 and I did one this year (in Budapest) where the water temp was 58. So Galena is nothing. But RIGHT NOW. It is also probably ROCK hard. Thats what she said |
| 2011-01-23 8:20 AM in reply to: #3313539 |
Regular 295 | Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread Anyone else think the swim is a hilly course? |
| 2011-01-27 4:50 PM in reply to: #3313539 |
| 2 | Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread If any of the gals are interested out there, my company in coordination with Fever River Outfitters (a local vendor in Galena) offers an annual Galena Tri Camp for intermediate women. We cover a lot of in an outs of triathlon in general, the actual race and we ride the course, run and have fun. It is great for beginner hill cyclists as this is quite a hilly course for first timers. Max Multisport Coaching www.maxmultisport.com |
| 2011-04-05 2:56 PM in reply to: #3313539 |
Master 1927 Chicago | Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread Hey y'all I'm looking for lodging for the Galena Tri. It looks like all the rooms in Galena (which seems like a very small town) are booked. Any suggestions on where I should stay? I see Dubuque but it seems that's about 15 miles away. Any help would be appreciated. |
| 2011-04-05 2:59 PM in reply to: #3431165 |
Champion 15211 Southern Chicago Suburbs, IL | Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread infosteward - 2011-04-05 2:56 PM Hey y'all I'm looking for lodging for the Galena Tri. It looks like all the rooms in Galena (which seems like a very small town) are booked. Any suggestions on where I should stay? I see Dubuque but it seems that's about 15 miles away. Any help would be appreciated. Did you also check out Eagle Ridge? I just got my room about a week ago from there. Otherwise, Dubuque is probably your best bet. |
| 2011-04-05 3:08 PM in reply to: #3431165 |
Champion 4942 Richmond, VA | Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread infosteward - 2011-04-05 3:56 PM Hey y'all I'm looking for lodging for the Galena Tri. It looks like all the rooms in Galena (which seems like a very small town) are booked. Any suggestions on where I should stay? I see Dubuque but it seems that's about 15 miles away. Any help would be appreciated. I'm coming back from Virginia to do this race. No particular reason except for I'm originally from Dubuque and it coordianted nicely with a trip to visit family. I'm staying with family in Asbury, which is on the West side of Dubuque. Even worst-case scenario, you are 20 minutes from the race course if you stay in Dubuque. That being said, Galena is definitely known for its bed-n-breakfasts, if you are into that sort of thing. As for the water temp - any postings of water temp from previous years? I did a race last year in 62 degree water and survived, but not sure if I'm up for anything below 60 degrees in my sleeveless wetsuit. EEKK!! |
| 2011-04-05 3:15 PM in reply to: #3431186 |
Champion 15211 Southern Chicago Suburbs, IL | Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread condorman - 2011-04-05 3:08 PM infosteward - 2011-04-05 3:56 PM Hey y'all I'm looking for lodging for the Galena Tri. It looks like all the rooms in Galena (which seems like a very small town) are booked. Any suggestions on where I should stay? I see Dubuque but it seems that's about 15 miles away. Any help would be appreciated. I'm coming back from Virginia to do this race. No particular reason except for I'm originally from Dubuque and it coordianted nicely with a trip to visit family. I'm staying with family in Asbury, which is on the West side of Dubuque. Even worst-case scenario, you are 20 minutes from the race course if you stay in Dubuque. That being said, Galena is definitely known for its bed-n-breakfasts, if you are into that sort of thing. As for the water temp - any postings of water temp from previous years? I did a race last year in 62 degree water and survived, but not sure if I'm up for anything below 60 degrees in my sleeveless wetsuit. EEKK!! Per the website, they will start to update the water temp on May 1st. And I think I know why. If they did it now, 1/2 the people would probably pull out because of it. Even though it will start to move up fairly quickly. I've done it 2 years in a row. I think last year was slightly warmer than the year before. both were in the 60's. Trust me, you can do it in the 50's. I've done down to 55. Just get into the water and get acclimated. once you do, you are good to go. |
| 2011-04-05 3:25 PM in reply to: #3313539 |
| over a barrier | Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread I try here for rooms first: http://www.eagleridge.com/ DuBQue is very close. The Julien Inn was recently rehabbed and very close to the river.... |
| 2011-05-03 9:39 AM in reply to: #3313539 |
Champion 15211 Southern Chicago Suburbs, IL | Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread Still waiting for the first water temp update on the site. I'm wondering if they are waiting for the ice to break?  |
| 2011-05-03 11:33 AM in reply to: #3313539 |
Member 61 Davenport, IA | Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread 47 Degrees! Apple Canyon Lake 5/03/2011 Ouch. How much do you think it will go up in three weeks time? |
| 2011-05-03 12:11 PM in reply to: #3313539 |
| over a barrier | Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread It will be upper 50's or if we're lucky lower 60's....they will let you switch to the du race morning (just bring two pairs of shoes) |
| 2011-05-03 1:42 PM in reply to: #3479896 |
Champion 15211 Southern Chicago Suburbs, IL | Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread running2far - 2011-05-03 12:11 PM It will be upper 50's or if we're lucky lower 60's....they will let you switch to the du race morning (just bring two pairs of shoes) I think it was right at 60 last year, wasn't it? *Quickly checks log* Actually it was at 63 last year. Hopefully we will have some warm ones soon. Then again, I seem to remember it being pretty close to that at this time last year. Keep your fingers crossed.  And it is only 600m. Just look at it as an opportunity to set a swim PR.  Edit to add: a week out from the race last year and the water temp was only 53 so it gained a lot in the last 7 days. Edited by crowny2 2011-05-03 1:44 PM |
| 2011-05-10 2:50 PM in reply to: #3313539 |
Champion 15211 Southern Chicago Suburbs, IL | Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread Just so y'all know, the water temp is now up to 55!!!!! I can swim in that!! |
| 2011-05-15 3:59 PM in reply to: #3313539 |
Champion 15211 Southern Chicago Suburbs, IL | Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread It is now up to 60, according to the website. And the forecast shows 73 and some showers. That's racing weather. |
| 2011-05-19 1:20 PM in reply to: #3500171 |
| over a barrier | Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread Bring two pairs of shoes in case of T-Storms and a canceled swim... |
| 2011-05-19 2:19 PM in reply to: #3508415 |
Champion 15211 Southern Chicago Suburbs, IL | Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread running2far - 2011-05-19 1:20 PM Bring two pairs of shoes in case of T-Storms and a canceled swim... Yep. I hope not, but that is a distinct possibility. |
| 2011-05-20 7:19 AM in reply to: #3313539 |
Champion 15211 Southern Chicago Suburbs, IL | Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread Bring your umbrella's, folks. Looks like it is going to be a WET one. |
| 2011-05-20 9:09 AM in reply to: #3313539 |
Member 61 Davenport, IA | Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread I'm having flashbacks to Hy-Vee last year. |
| 2011-05-20 10:17 AM in reply to: #3509713 |
| over a barrier | Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread jahopewell - 2011-05-20 9:09 AM I'm having flashbacks to Hy-Vee last year. That sucked. Accuweather is showing T-Storms @ 6, 8 , 10 in the morning. My guess = Duathlon. Hope the rain goes around Galena. Edited by running2far 2011-05-20 10:17 AM |
| 2011-05-20 10:37 AM in reply to: #3509857 |
Champion 15211 Southern Chicago Suburbs, IL | Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread running2far - 2011-05-20 10:17 AM jahopewell - 2011-05-20 9:09 AM I'm having flashbacks to Hy-Vee last year. That sucked. Accuweather is showing T-Storms @ 6, 8 , 10 in the morning. My guess = Duathlon. Hope the rain goes around Galena. Hope it isn't so bad they cancel the whole shebang. |
| 2011-05-20 11:04 AM in reply to: #3313539 |
| 1 | Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread I'm a newbie only doing the duathlon. With the rain how slippery will the downhill biking be with the rain? Little anxious about this. thanks. |
| 2011-05-23 2:27 PM in reply to: #3313539 |
| over a barrier | Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread everybody survive the bike/rain? I was riding the brakes on the last two descents into the resort....it was starting to get slick. I'm glad the rain held off for most of the starters to get underway.... |
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