DJRed wrote:
I was very late to the party this year and ended up about 35 minutes away at the Residence Inn Marriott in Salsibury. It was very nice. Full kitchen, bathtub, outdoor hot tub if you are so inclined. Having the kitchen was nice since I was there a few days. Didn't need to eat out all the time.
I thought the ride would be bad but it really wasn't. I wouldn't say it was convenient, but on race morning I was up early to eat anyway. Instead of sitting in my room getting nervous, I was driving to the race site blasting the pump-up tunes. There were lots of places to eat as well as a mall and a two sporting goods stores close by for any last-minute gear/nutrition needs.
I did the same thing and also stayed at the Residence Inn in Salisbury. The drive was easier than expected, but still about 30-35 mins each time. On Thursday I went to registration and athlete's meeting, then back to the hotel. Friday drove to drop of the bike and gear bags, back to the hotel. Drive to the race on Saturday. Drive back to Cambridge on Sunday for the ceremony and roll down, so all in all driving to Cambridge once every day. It was OK.
I like staying at hotels where I have a fridge and can make my own food; that means I'm in total control over my own nutrition. I went to the grocery store and bought whatever I needed for my stay there. That saves some cash as well vs eating out all the time.
Downside with Salisbury is there's nothing fun there. Busy area surrounded by fast food places and all sorts of stores. Then again, I like to spend most of my free time staying in the hotel resting anyways so it didn't matter that much.
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