I'll have the 2017 version up soon. Later this week most likely. I've been a bit preoccupied with other matters and I'm still recovering from a meniscus tear so I've been way behind in my Slowtwitch forum monitoring!
There have been a few things of concern in town of late that athletes and their families might want to know about:
1. Water Restrictions. There are 5 deep fresh water wells out of service on the west side. The Department of Water Services has restricted water use to hygiene, drinking and cooking only. The resorts are on notice about their water use. The restriction are almost guaranteed to remain in effect through the big dance. It's possible there may be limited outages or low pressure situations during the influx of athletes.
2. Bike Shops. Oliver shut down Cycle Station shortly after the Lavaman triathlon this year. He decided to focus on his other businesses. That leaves Bike Works as the only brick and mortar bike shop in town. If you traditionally used Cycle Station, you need to make other arrangements. NOW. In addition to Bike Works you also have the option of using VeloFix Hawaii for your biking needs. Velofix will come to you in their big red Van. Velofix can be reached on the web or +1 (808) 785-5159, +1 (888) 453-2717, or nicknelson@velofix.com. Bike Works can be reached at 1 (808) 326-2453, and http://www.bikeworkskona.com/. Also don't forget the services offered through Ironman.
3. Queen K. This should have been the first race with the newly remodeled Queen K all the way out to the airport. Nope. Shortly after last year's race it was discovered that the new highway design (from the Harbor to the airport) failed to account for registered historic trails and had penetrated the trails in several spots. That meant a halt to construction while a new plan was developed. Construction is on again but will not be finished in time for the race. There are several spots that have very narrow shoulders near the harbor on the south bound, makai side of the highway. Ride single file and be careful.
More to follow.
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The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits. -- A fake Albert Einstein "quote"
There have been a few things of concern in town of late that athletes and their families might want to know about:
1. Water Restrictions. There are 5 deep fresh water wells out of service on the west side. The Department of Water Services has restricted water use to hygiene, drinking and cooking only. The resorts are on notice about their water use. The restriction are almost guaranteed to remain in effect through the big dance. It's possible there may be limited outages or low pressure situations during the influx of athletes.
2. Bike Shops. Oliver shut down Cycle Station shortly after the Lavaman triathlon this year. He decided to focus on his other businesses. That leaves Bike Works as the only brick and mortar bike shop in town. If you traditionally used Cycle Station, you need to make other arrangements. NOW. In addition to Bike Works you also have the option of using VeloFix Hawaii for your biking needs. Velofix will come to you in their big red Van. Velofix can be reached on the web or +1 (808) 785-5159, +1 (888) 453-2717, or nicknelson@velofix.com. Bike Works can be reached at 1 (808) 326-2453, and http://www.bikeworkskona.com/. Also don't forget the services offered through Ironman.
3. Queen K. This should have been the first race with the newly remodeled Queen K all the way out to the airport. Nope. Shortly after last year's race it was discovered that the new highway design (from the Harbor to the airport) failed to account for registered historic trails and had penetrated the trails in several spots. That meant a halt to construction while a new plan was developed. Construction is on again but will not be finished in time for the race. There are several spots that have very narrow shoulders near the harbor on the south bound, makai side of the highway. Ride single file and be careful.
More to follow.
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The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits. -- A fake Albert Einstein "quote"