Dare To Tri Maple Grove Triathlon : Official Thread (Page 4)

I can't seem to find the answer to that question. Does anyone know?

On this link:

http://www.maplegrovetriathlon.com/page/show/240729-event-schedule-

You see the following:

They're officially checking it on race day but I think water is high 70's.
I wouldn't doubt they would do everything for racers to wear wetsuits.

I haven't seen how many people signed up for the 111, though they only have the elites and then everyone else in two waves. This year, the bike would be just too much (given this is my first year of doing tris), but I'm hoping to get up to HIM next summer (with Liberty and Square Lake in mind, maybe Chisago), and the 111 would be great to do!

Good luck to all who are doing that distance.

As far as a BT get-together on race morning, the big red spider web-like climbing structure in the park stands out, but I'm not sure what areas they'll have roped off to keep racer and spectators separated pre-race. Another area would be on the trail for the run as it goes up the hill heading out of transition on the south side of the park (Dunkirk is east, the lake is west, Weaver Lake Dr. is north), I would defer to others to pick a good time (either before or after the pre-race meeting at 7?)

Anyway, I'm ready to go. hope all is well!

Ryan

RE water temps,

i found a link to the citizen lake monitoring program through the DNRs lake finder. This shows the water temps for every year from 1997-2009. In only two years was the last temp measured prior to 8/27 over 78. In 2003, it was 81.7 3-4 days before the 27th, and in 2001, it was 89 degrees (!!??!), but that was on 8/7. The next reading on 9/11 was around 69.7.

ETA: link: http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/water/water-types-and-programs/surface-water/lakes/citizen-lake-monitoring-program/clmp-lake-data-search.html

I've been tempted to just go buy a pool thermometer and head to the park, but I'm too lazy to do it...

With only around 100 entries for the whole race, it shouldn't be too bad.

Went to Weaver Lake for a swim tonight. Strong north wind and very choppy condition. Temp is cooler than Nokomis for LTF Mpls Tri. I think wetsuit will be allowed. I would say expect to have choppy water Saturday AM.

6:45 at the rope play thing sounds like a plan.

I just read through the "Things you need to know". It says you cannot fix a flat tire while on the bike. Does that pretty much mean that if you get a flat you have to either ride with the flat or run\walk the bike back?

Is this common or only with USAT events?

TTR

I think the line your talking of is below:

"All athletes are solely responsible for the actual repair and maintenance of their bicycles and equipment. Repairs are allowed to bicycles during the course of the race, however, athletes are not allowed to change wheels or bicycles during the race."

My interpretation of this would be that you can't have a SAG wagon carrying a new wheel or another bike, but you can change a flat on your own if you carry a tube or kit on your bike.

RE the picture, 6:45 at the giant red climbing thingy is perfect. For Rowdypaint, you can see it right in the middle of the banner picture on the race information page, in the middle of that big circle in the grass

http://www.maplegrovetriathlon.com/page/show/227748-race-information

Gotcha. I think I was reading it to late last night. Changing wheels makes sense, for some reason I took that as changing flats and that you would have to walk your flat back.

Thanks for the clarification. (and here I thought I could lighten the load on the bike by dumping the tubes and stuff...)

Oh sure - bring up the obvious. I might have some one coming to watch\cheer me on but I am not sure they can make or when they will get there.

I'll try and stop by the rope spidery thingy at 6:45 and say hi quick to all of you. I go off first just after 7 so that might be cutting it close. Otherwise I will see everyone on the run course...look for the guy in a geargrinder jersey with bright lime green shades on!

Just realized I haven't been on here much lately.  I was planning on the sprint for this one, but did something to my hip during Ragnar this past weekeend.  Tried to do an easy 3 miles last night and the pain was too much.  So, I'm out of the race - just dont' want to make it worse and not be able to do TC full in October.   BUT, I will be there cheering you all on and I have to be there early since I'm working the LUNA Chix booth - so I can bring over one of the LUNA Chix to take a photo with all BT'ers.  See y'all at the spider thingy