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AthletesOnTrack
Feb 23, 12 19:57
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ITU Cross Worlds - Who's Going
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Emails went out today. Who's going to Alabama?
beanmj
Feb 23, 12 20:16
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This guy.
TriRooster
Feb 24, 12 4:16
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this guy 2
markfw
Feb 24, 12 5:24
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I'm in...
jaretj
Feb 24, 12 5:53
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I haven't really paid attention to the ITU cross threads...could you post a link to the info?
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+4W/Kg
Feb 24, 12 6:03
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In, just got the email last night!
Anyone know anything about the course (profile, terrain, tire suggestions).
Who Dares...Wins!
beanmj
Feb 24, 12 6:56
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+4W/Kg wrote:
In, just got the email last night!
Anyone know anything about the course (profile, terrain, tire suggestions).
Water's flat.
Bike's flat.
Run's flat.
jhightower
Feb 24, 12 7:00
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I'm in.
As far as the terrain, if you are in the M30-34, it's all so flat you shouldn't even worry about training :).
beanmj
Feb 24, 12 7:05
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I am in M30-34. I won't train if you don't. ;)
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Feb 24, 12 7:08
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Even with my training, I still think you're safe. I have a total of 1 Xterra under my belt and I'd hardly consider myself in contention for a top 10-15 spot in our AG. I do think it will be awesome just to be a part of an event like this. Definitely an honor to me.
beanmj
Feb 24, 12 7:12
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I also only have done one xterra. Unless the field explodes I don't think you'll have trouble making top 15, since there were only 9 total last year (including one DNF).
jhightower
Feb 24, 12 7:17
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So...last year total of <10 in AG. This year 6 spots in M303-4 put you in World Champs Xterra in Maui? Hmmm...
jflan
Feb 24, 12 7:24
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just registered, m30-34
beanmj
Feb 24, 12 7:25
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Yep, I'll be gunning for one of those spots. I'm sure the field will be bigger, but how much bigger remains to be seen.
beanmj
Feb 24, 12 7:53
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Jeez, half the friggin field is gonna be slowtwitchers.
jhightower
Feb 24, 12 13:48
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I know! I was hoping for fat, lazy, untrained folks. I'm afraid it's going to be a tough day.
beanmj
Feb 28, 12 11:53
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Starting to think about travel logistics. With a (fairly) inexpensive host hotel and a relatively short distance from the airport, flying is much more appealing than making a 20 hour drive. The question is, how do I get my bike there? Any case that will fit a mtb will be over the size requirements of the airlines (looking at SW specifically).
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Feb 28, 12 13:41
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You could ship it to the Cahaba Cycles in Pelham. It is very close to the host hotel.
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Feb 28, 12 14:07
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From Southwest's website:
http://www.southwest.com/..._pol_tab_list_tab_12
Any of the items listed below may be checked in substitution of one piece of the free Checked Baggage allowance for each Passenger at no charge on a one-item-for-one-bag basis. If the item of sporting equipment exceeds 50 pounds in weight or 62 inches in size (outside length plus height plus width), excess weight and size charges may apply.
Bicycles
(defined as nonmotorized and having a single seat), including Bike Friday and Co-Pilot, properly packed in a hard-sided bicycle box that fall within the dimensions and weight limits established for normal Checked Baggage, (
i.e.
, 62 inches or less in overall dimensions and less than 50 pounds in weight). Pedals and handlebars must be removed and packaged in protective materials so as not to be damaged by or cause damage to other Baggage. Bicycles packaged in cardboard or soft-sided cases will be transported as conditionally accepted items.
beanmj
Feb 28, 12 14:11
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No mtb in a hard case will even come close to that 62" limit (and is unlikely to come in sub-50lb), nor their higher limit for anything not shipped as cargo (84" IIRC).
Any ideas what it costs to ship a bike fedex or ups?
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Feb 28, 12 14:17
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I have flown with my 29er in a Pika bag many times and most times with no cost. That is likely what I will use.
http://www.pbmcoaching.com
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jhightower
Feb 28, 12 14:20
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beanmj wrote:
No mtb in a hard case will even come close to that 62" limit (and is unlikely to come in sub-50lb), nor their higher limit for anything not shipped as cargo (84" IIRC).
Any ideas what it costs to ship a bike fedex or ups?
Oh...well crap. Sorry.
I have about a 4 hr drive or I'd tell you to ship it to my work via fedex (only like$19 shipping). Wish I could help.
beanmj
Feb 28, 12 15:03
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trukweaz wrote:
I have flown with my 29er in a Pika bag many times and most times with no cost. That is likely what I will use.
Which carrier? No crushage concerns?
trukweaz
Feb 28, 12 15:49
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Ive used them all, but I try to avoid Delta.
Go to any major cycling event and all you see are Pika bags. I have a double too, have flown to Belgium to race cross with 2 bikes and 3 sets of wheels, no problem.
http://www.pbmcoaching.com
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beanmj
Feb 28, 12 15:57
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Good to hear.
Is a rental car going to be a necessity for anyone flying in to this race or are there shuttles from the airport?
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