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tomziebart

Dec 12, 11 5:32

Post #51 of 138 (2156 views)
Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [jwatts] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Just tried it and you are correct - I'll see that I can do to make it work again! Thanks for the heads up. Z


tomziebart

Dec 12, 11 5:47

Post #52 of 138 (2151 views)
Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [jwatts] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Give it a try another try in a few hours. Should be fixed by then. Thanks. Z


tomziebart

Dec 12, 11 6:44

Post #53 of 138 (2130 views)
Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [jwatts] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Just got fixed! Z


jwatts

Dec 12, 11 18:05

Post #54 of 138 (2092 views)
Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [tomziebart] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
The course it's great! I live in Winter Haven and am excited about racing on the roads I ride on regularly ! I have already invited friends to stay at my house for the race.


tomziebart

Dec 12, 11 18:21

Post #55 of 138 (2079 views)
Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [jwatts] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
It is a very nice course and venue. I think athletes will be very surprised by how nice Lake Eva Park is and how great the bike course will be for the race! Please tell your friends to sign up before Jan. 10th for $225.00. See you in Haines City! Z


marcag

Dec 12, 11 18:22

Post #56 of 138 (2079 views)
Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [tomziebart] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Hi Tom,

any way someone can mapmyride it ? To of us followed the directions and got the same short route.

thanks

PS: I registered. Thanks. You did an amazing job last year, weather forecasting and all. Nonbody believed the race would start, but you kept telling us.


tomziebart

Dec 13, 11 12:11

Post #57 of 138 (2028 views)
Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [marcag] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
I have "mapped my ride" the course. - the problem is Masterpiece Road - it changes names and then starts up again in a different location.


marcusv22

Dec 18, 11 16:14

Post #58 of 138 (1974 views)
Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [tomziebart] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Hello All,

I went with a few buddies that registered and rode the full 56 mile bike route and it was pretty nice exect masterpiece rd..That road has a ton of holes and its bumpy...about a 4 mile strip. You all have to really pay attention to the road in front of u, if not, u will pop a tire or even bend a rim. its that bad in that 4 mile stretch. The Park is really nice. Looks like there wont be enough parking so that should be a challenge. Other then that....nice area!! looking forward to it.


RBR

Dec 18, 11 19:05

Post #59 of 138 (1938 views)
Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [marcusv22] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Best of luck with the new site.

I know you REALLY tried very hard to figure something out with Disney.

I too REALLY wish you were able to work things out there as I love that location.

I am glad I found out before I registered as I wont be doing the race because of the new location.

I am sure you will still sell out and not miss my money.

Good luck to all


tomziebart

Dec 18, 11 23:49

Post #60 of 138 (1912 views)
Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [marcusv22] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
We hope to have that section of the course gone over by the county before the race. They all ready paved Kokomo for us! Polk County is really excited about having the race! What did you think about Scenic Hwy.17?


lanceman

Dec 19, 11 8:59

Post #61 of 138 (1850 views)
Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [tomziebart] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
I have to say, I'm stoked about the move away from Disney! Truly and deeply disliked their constant effort to squeeze every last dollar out of you, their excessive control over any sort of behavior that seemed slightly off the "Disney image", i.e. normal triathlete behavior. After having done it twice, I was never going to do it again, which is a shame, as it was so close. Now, with the venue switch, I'm excited about 70.3 in Central Florida again!

Re: Panama 70.3, I did IM Brazil this year, and met a very nice Panamanian, Jamie de St Malo. My impression was that he was also part of the group that is putting the race on; true, or did I misunderstand?


KokuaMultiSpt

Dec 19, 11 9:00

Post #62 of 138 (1850 views)
Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [tomziebart] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Hi Tom -

I'll be there for my 9th Florida 1/2 Ironman (aka: Florida 70.3). Why the three loop run for the new course? Crowd involvement and logistics for aid stations?

See you there.

Bob Mitera

Kokua Multisports, LLC
Twitter: @KokuaMultisport


(This post was edited by KokuaMultiSpt on Dec 19, 11 9:54)


gilabruce

Dec 19, 11 9:22

Post #63 of 138 (1838 views)
Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [KokuaMultiSpt] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Will there be an Ironkids event also?


tom1376

Dec 19, 11 13:26

Post #64 of 138 (1814 views)
Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [tomziebart] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Is there a way to see who qualified for the WC 70.3 last year?


stevej

Dec 19, 11 14:34

Post #65 of 138 (1789 views)
Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [tom1376] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
How full is the race at this point?


jwatts

Mar 24, 12 13:35

Post #66 of 138 (1520 views)
Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [stevej] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Just rode the 56 mile course. Masterpiece Road is in really bad condition with lots of potholes. I live in the area and it is the worst that I have ever seen it! Any word on whether it will be fixed? It looks like another section of Masterpiece has been newly repaved - unfortunately it is not the section that we will be riding.

Otherwise the course is great!


triscooteremu

Mar 24, 12 13:38

Post #67 of 138 (1516 views)
Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [tomziebart] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Should I inform my friend to bring a knife strapped to his ankle to fight off the alligators?
Scooter
Long Beach, IN

I've gone crazy, couldn't you tell.


ziptied

Mar 24, 12 13:42

Post #68 of 138 (1515 views)
Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [jwatts] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
jwatts wrote:
Masterpiece Road is in really bad condition with lots of potholes. I live in the area and it is the worst that I have ever seen it! Any word on whether it will be fixed?

This^


TriDav

Mar 24, 12 13:52

Post #69 of 138 (1512 views)
Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [triscooteremu] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
triscooteremu wrote:
Should I inform my friend to bring a knife strapped to his ankle to fight off the alligators?
LOL!


Tri-Gail

Mar 24, 12 14:15

Post #70 of 138 (1499 views)
Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [jwatts] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
I rode this recently and agree....the multiple, small deep potholes on Masterpiece road are nightmarish (this is for a few miles). I also hope this is going to be re-paved before the race? There was one other road coming back (?name) that had a rough surface for a few miles (bottle ejector status). Otherwise, I liked the bike and run course. The run course is surprisingly hilly for the first half of the loop (which you do three times)...so I would suggest people train for hill running. The bike course has some hills but nothing tough.


randial

Mar 25, 12 17:39

Post #71 of 138 (1466 views)
Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [Tri-Gail] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Anybody interested in riding the course this coming sunday april 1st? thought about riding the course and then doing 1 loop of the run, casual like.


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Dano52

Mar 26, 12 10:54

Post #72 of 138 (1428 views)
Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [Tri-Gail] (Deleted by Dano52) [In reply to]
 


Dano52

Mar 28, 12 14:56

Post #73 of 138 (1340 views)
Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [Dano52] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Dano52 wrote:
Confusion over the distance of the course is caused by the previous map of the bike ride that was posted:

http://ironmanhainescity.com/....3_Bike_2012_TBT.pdf

This map has since been replaced.

The early map showed a right turn at Timberlane Road and Masterpiece Road heading west up to Hwy 17(although the cue sheet correctly said left turn). This resulted in the shorter course that several people have commented on. The later map shows that you turn left onto the pot hole filled section of Masterpiece Road heading south. Masterpiece Road changes names in Lake Wales and becomes Burns Avenue (which goes past Bok Tower) heading west and ends back at Hwy 17 but approximately 2.5 miles further south than the original map did. That is the course distance discrepancy.

Like several other people, I hope the county paves that south section of Masterpiece - its a mess. Remainder of the course is pretty nice.


Tom, you asked how people liked Scenic Hwy 17 - its fun. The course is basically set up so the first 1/3 if flat, the 2nd 1/3 (which starts at Burns thru Hwy 17) has the rolling climbs and the last 1/3 is fairly flat again. On the south end of Hwy 17, there are a number of spots where the bike lane has a lot of debris. Will the entire northbound lane be closed for cyclist?


(This post was edited by Dano52 on Mar 28, 12 15:00)


MTRIB

Apr 6, 12 8:13

Post #74 of 138 (1247 views)
Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [tomziebart] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Hi Tom, when we can expect to close registration (sold out) ?


tomziebart

Apr 6, 12 8:47

Post #75 of 138 (1241 views)
Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [Dano52] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Roads on the IM 70.3 Florida course will be monitored by Police. Since many of these roads are rural, we can not close them as residents must be able to leave or get home. We are posting and placing course information about the race for residents and letting them know that cyclists will be using the roads on race morning. The section on Masterpiece will be worked on before the race. It will be new pavement for 2013, but they will have to pot holes filled in for this year! Z

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