Kerrville Tri (Page 2)

That is not an accurate bike course anymore, at least the one you linked.

Here is last years right from my garmin.

http://www.trainingpeaks.com/av/2WL6EVHZST6ZUXWBEEGTC552O4

and here it is from the kerrville site

http://www.kerrvilletri.com/images/kerrville-bike-course.jpg

Its about 14 miles down, 1.5 miles over. 13 miles up, 1.5 miles over, and then do it again but with a few less miles.

My elevation on there is somewhat more accurate.

Things of note, (Click on the link above, then on the lower right side click on the lap # to see where I am talking about on the map.)

last year near mile 17 there is a right turn you can see on the map that goes across the river, into a very sharp left turn that is a hill. Be ready for it. There is a aid station just after this hill with a porta potty (at least last year.)

then at mile 19 you will see a small out and back that cuts from the main course, this can be a little tough hill also going out, but on the way back feels great, just slow down at the turn around.

At 23 there is a curve around a farm up a hill, then you connect to the highway. This is where I saw most people that walked their bikes up hills walk them up this hill, it is short but steep. I also saw 2 wrecks here last year. Just be aware of the people in front and behind you.

Mile 27 is not steep but a long slug up a hill. The last 2 years there was a lot of construction going on here. Hopefully this year it won't be bad.

The bike finish is a right turn down a side street near T2, but its not long until the dismount line. Again be prepared. The walk into T2 is a steep and could be muddy place so please don't fall.

Only a few more days!

Ill try to post my bib number on Saturday once I get it, but I will be in a black and neon green tyr try suit this year, and I ride a blue and white novara (I know super awesome tri bike right!) Hope to see you there.

1 more tip I just remembered

Bring a second pair of running shoes to warm up with the morning of the race, if you like to run a bit the morning of. Since your normal shoes will be in your t2 bag and dropped off the night before.

Sweet, make sure to say hi as you pass me on the bike and on the run! Oh yeah and save me at least 1 beer at the finish!

OK, so tonight was clean and lube bike and start laying things out.

Some things I am adding that I wished I had last year

Arm warmers, last year it was cold and raining on the bike even a little bit of hard rain that felt like sleet at one point.

Track suit to stay warm in before the race to put in my dry bag before the race.

Hand held water bottle, I found this year that I like to drink when I want not just at water stops. (Keeps the stones at bay)

I have a new race belt this year also that has room to hold some of my own gels. That will make the run even nicer.

So what things have you added or subtracted from last years race or from your other races that you will be doing at Kerrville?

been putting together some videos. here is swim start.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZm8u3rxLRQ&feature=youtu.be

I sadly don't have any video from the bike or run. but i do have footage of the course to add later.

if any of you have pictures from the race or video I would love to put a whole bunch of clips together. Let me know please.