I have an upcoming wedding that will take me to Santa Cruz this summer, about a month before IM 70.3 Santa Cruz, my "A" race for the year. I figured I may as well ride the bike course if possible before the wedding.
Can anyone who has been to / lives in the area comment on traffic conditions and safety of riding the course when it's not closed for the race? It looks to mostly be along Highway 1. Is there a nice wide median where I can really dial-in race pacing/feel/etc., or am I going to feel like I'm about to be run off a cliff by cars flying by the whole time?
Here is a link to the course:
http://www.ironman.com/~/media/11965d1e9cff450a89fb4b02e7837f3b/im%20703sc18%20coursemap%20bike%2081518%20cc%20web.pdf
Can anyone who has been to / lives in the area comment on traffic conditions and safety of riding the course when it's not closed for the race? It looks to mostly be along Highway 1. Is there a nice wide median where I can really dial-in race pacing/feel/etc., or am I going to feel like I'm about to be run off a cliff by cars flying by the whole time?
Here is a link to the course:
http://www.ironman.com/~/media/11965d1e9cff450a89fb4b02e7837f3b/im%20703sc18%20coursemap%20bike%2081518%20cc%20web.pdf
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wintershade: Feb 26, 19 21:39