just playing along because I have no clue what will be decided today...…….
my vote, a combo of 3 & 4...… delayed 2 weeks and shortened (bike most likely shortened). This is sorta like Maryland from a few years ago.
gives area more time for recovery of services, cleanup.... means WTC doesn't have to refund over $2 million USD (3000 people @ $800), gives people time to find new accommodations if needed and adjust flights (potential huge costs, but that's all back to athletes), and IM get the race in, sell us all the 2018 finisher gear already made and helps locals by brining in business. from posts I've read many locals and business owners want the race and what it brings... but honestly they'll be more welcoming of this event the more that things get restored, cleaned up, and further away from the worst of the hurricane.
Nov 17th, shortened bike, no deferrals or cancellations.
my vote, a combo of 3 & 4...… delayed 2 weeks and shortened (bike most likely shortened). This is sorta like Maryland from a few years ago.
gives area more time for recovery of services, cleanup.... means WTC doesn't have to refund over $2 million USD (3000 people @ $800), gives people time to find new accommodations if needed and adjust flights (potential huge costs, but that's all back to athletes), and IM get the race in, sell us all the 2018 finisher gear already made and helps locals by brining in business. from posts I've read many locals and business owners want the race and what it brings... but honestly they'll be more welcoming of this event the more that things get restored, cleaned up, and further away from the worst of the hurricane.
Nov 17th, shortened bike, no deferrals or cancellations.