Not that I know of. However, if you see the above post by tjfry and kman74 they have weekly rides on Saturday morning along a large portion of the course. Great group to ride with and they know everything about the area and the course. Not sure about Galveston.

As a heads up, the following weekend, Saturday March 1, is The Woodlands Marathon. If you don't live here in town, my recommendation is to stay away and definitely avoid Research, Woodlands Pkwy, Lake Woodlands, etc. There is a half marathon and marathon that are on two different courses.

If you really want to ride the IMTX course start at the back of The Woodlands, e.g. the corner of Woodlands Parkway and 2978 and get there via 1488 or 2978. As a matter of fact, anyone who follows the IMTX from the start and rides Woodlands Parkway through the bridge construction any time other than race day is asking for a bad day. Best to start at the back of town and add some distance, if you need it, by adding some extra distance on the quieter roads. Most if not all of the club rides, including South Coast, OutRival, Finish Strong, etc. start at or near the back.

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The marathon should not impact anyone's ability to ride the course. No one should start their pre-rides in the front. Always start in the back. Also, I don't think the marathon impacts Research this year so that should be fine to drive back to the back to get to the start area.

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Doesnt impact Research or Woodlands Parkway. Goes Flintridge to the back and Lake Woodlands to the front. Didnt realize the 1/2 and the full had two different courses I need to check that one out.

But as everyone mentions regardless of the Marathon, just start in the back the walmart near 2978 or the Target on the corner of 2978 & 1488 good places to park.

There is no need to pre-ride the Galveston bike course. It's the flattest ride you'll ever ride. Seriously.

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Actually I ride in the Crosby area and the San Louis Pass bridge is triple anything I face. :-) Just wanted to get a feel for the cross winds but guessing not the safest roads to ride on especially on the w/e's.

That too. The Seawall is generally very busy with vehicles. Maybe not in February but it will start to get very busy. That won't stop a slew of dumbasses from riding the course that has about 200' of elevation gain over 56 miles.

Race day is fine as either we have a dedicated lane or the road is closed so you don't have to worry as much about cars pulling off the Seawall.

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Just an FYI, We are going to be moving our start time to 7am starting this weekend (at Swim Shops). Sun is in the sky by then and it gives us an earlier start to help avoid all the MS150 riders, etc.

TJ

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I asked them on FB and they said they plan to have more group rides on the course in March and April and will be posting them later. So follow them on FB to stay up to date. They said all rides are open to non members, the more the merrier.

Weather looks great for this saturday to ride the bike course!!!!

Hey guys quick update. We are riding the Largest portion of the IMTX course now. basically going to Richards and back. this Saturday March 21st we will leave at 7:30 since the time change messed up sun rise. we will go back to the earlier start time the following weekend. ALL are welcome. NO need to let us know if you are coming or not. just show up. It's self supported. moderate pace as everyone is in their build right now and so there won't be any hammer sessions. I promise you won't be disappointed. We start at Swim Shops of the Southwest on Woodlands Parkway next to the Walmart. Wheels roll 7:30am

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Kirk you may already be aware, but heads up.. rumor has it there is a fun run for a good cause up in Montgomery tomorrow morning.. Run course will have the lonestar parkway section of imtx bike course closed.. I believe orr will be altering route to accommodate.. don't have any details yet though.

corey

Do you have a ride map either one I can download to my Garmin or que map you can email me? I PM'd you my email address just in case.

thanks Corey, I did not know that...I guess we can go west on 105 to 149 then hopefully head north.

Also we do not have a ride map. If you go to the Ironman Tx website and look at the bike course we take the course north but right now do not include the Osbourne or Bays Chapel portion... we stay on 149. when we get to Richards we stop and then we head south on 1486 and follow the TX course home.

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Kirk Noyes

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Looks like the event is next weekend.

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Kirk Noyes

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angel run half marathon is tomorrow the 22nd on lonestar pkwy.. but they don't have any course maps posted.. may be others next weekend too.

that's the same detour we're proposing with the caveat of just play it by ear and cheer the runners on :)

I'll be out sagging in my sexy white mani-van if anyone needs any help.

thanks... found the course map and it goes down 105 as well. I would be shocked if they close down Lonestar parkway but you never know. Looks to be an "interesting" morning up there. Awesome

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Kirk Noyes

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Are you guys riding the course Saturday 4/19??

We sure are. Rolling from Swim shops at 7am sharp! should be great weather!! tell your friends.

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Kirk Noyes

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Excellent!! Thanks. I will spread the word.

sure thing. we will be doing the entire course this weekend minus May Valley. We start in the back of The Woodlands so we will be cutting off the out of the woodlands section as well. What we normally do is when we get back to the shops we continue past it and go down the flintridge section and then the people who parked at the shops turn around at the front and come back. Makes for about 107miles of the course.

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Kirk Noyes

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I could be up for this! Where and what time are you all going to meet this Sat (apr 12)? Pace?

You're riding this weekend or next weekend? I have a 5:30 ride scheduled for this weekend and would love to be able to do the course with some company. I'm not that familiar with the Woodlands area as I'm a fairly recent addition to the Houston area.

We roll at 7am from Swimshops of the Southwest on Woodlands Parkway in the Back of the woodlands. Pace varies as to ability but I would say 20mph over the course of the ride. We will have people break into groups though as we spread out based on ability.

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Kirk Noyes

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We ride it every Saturday from swimshops at 7am the address is

9955 Woodlands Pkwy, Spring, TX 77382

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Kirk Noyes

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Awesome...we'll probably be up there! Thanks for organizing!