Hello,
I'm getting ready for 70.3 Hawaii on Saturday.
I'm not new to triathlon but this is my first Ironman branded event and 70.3 distance so I have a few questions:
1 - How cold is the water the morning of the race? No wetsuits allowed and the race starts at 7A. I m curious is I will be freezing or if the water stays warm.
2 - I plan on carrying the equivalent of two bottles on the bike. I usually carry and use that amount on olympic distance. There are aid stations every 10 miles or so. Can I grab a gatorade while riding from the volunteers? Are they distributed in a bottle I can store on the bike? And finally, what do I do with an emply bottle at the aid station? I dont want to litter and be at risk of disqualification.
3 - I will be riding with Zipp 808 front and back. Someone suggested I bring a thinner front wheel in case of heavy winds. How realistic is it to change the front tire the morning of the race and is it even allowed since bike check in is the day before?
4 - I am staying at the Hilton Waikoloa. What is the best way to get to the race in the morning if I dont have a car?
Thank you very much!
I'm getting ready for 70.3 Hawaii on Saturday.
I'm not new to triathlon but this is my first Ironman branded event and 70.3 distance so I have a few questions:
1 - How cold is the water the morning of the race? No wetsuits allowed and the race starts at 7A. I m curious is I will be freezing or if the water stays warm.
2 - I plan on carrying the equivalent of two bottles on the bike. I usually carry and use that amount on olympic distance. There are aid stations every 10 miles or so. Can I grab a gatorade while riding from the volunteers? Are they distributed in a bottle I can store on the bike? And finally, what do I do with an emply bottle at the aid station? I dont want to litter and be at risk of disqualification.
3 - I will be riding with Zipp 808 front and back. Someone suggested I bring a thinner front wheel in case of heavy winds. How realistic is it to change the front tire the morning of the race and is it even allowed since bike check in is the day before?
4 - I am staying at the Hilton Waikoloa. What is the best way to get to the race in the morning if I dont have a car?
Thank you very much!