Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin bike file. Originally posted by triguy1043
I have a question for Ironman Wisconsin Vets, the bike course map on the website says over 6000 ft of elevation gain for the bike, I also see other files that say around 3000. Does anyone have bike course files they would like to share? Or can anyone confirm the elevation gained for the bike.
Thanks in advance!
You will see a wide range of elevation. Peoples gamins record anything from 4-6000 feet, and peoples stories embellish to 7000 feet
Point is, that the elevation gain isn't as important as they fact that it is a constantly rolling course. Rare flat straights. Lots of inclines and declines, turns, and descent with turns and ascents with turns. The course reward the cyclist that is patient, knows to to climb and handle a bike.
Don't worry about the elevation, focus on bike handling, proper gearing, and climbing a wide range of climbs from 1% false flats, to 12% pitches with a turn at the top. |