Is it? I hadn't even checked.

I'm in! And I'll be on a brand new bike that I'm getting three days beforehand! It's a Quintana Roo, and they're actually based in Chattanooga, so I'm picking it up directly from the factory! Though this is further evidence that I suck at the whole don't-try-new-things-on-race-day rule haha...

Cheers,
Ginger

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Congrats on the new bike, that’s awesome! But as a clarification, technically it won’t be new-on-raceday if you get a bike ride in before the race :)

Good point... definitely taking it out for a couple of test rides! Making some changes that would ideally happen a bit further out from an A race - smaller frame & shorter cranks for starters. But I've been having a laundry list of tech issues this year with my current bike, so excited to be getting the QR!

Cheers,
Ginger

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Very cool you get to pick the bike up in town, then race. I didn't know QR was in Chattanooga, might have to check out the store.

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Are we looking at a wetsuit legal swim? Anyone know what it’s trending to with the forecast?

Logistics question : We drop off athlete at the swim start and the head into the city?
also, how is the parking situation? Easy to find and no need to plan ahead?

My wife is racing and is clueless on everything but swim, bike, and run.

There is parking at the swim exit/finish line area where you could start your morning. They have buses that will shuttle the athletes to the swim start. Not much you can spectate on the bike unless you drive out of downtown. Plenty of time to catch them on the run though which is nice.

7-day forecast for temp/humidity looks to be the mildest for Chattanooga in recent memory. With all the rain that is hitting the area at the early part of this week, will that impact the river current at all? According to the Tennessee Valley Authority, it's releasing water from Lake Chickamauga until further notice. That seems like it would increase the current speed of the river. I just hope that it's not increased so fast that the swim is cancelled.

Just rolled into Raccoon Mountain Campground in Chatty - feels like it could be shaping up for a chilly one!

I'll be there this afternoon.

This may be the best weather IM Chattanooga has had

Bumping this thread. Month out.

I think we had a '22 thread, too, but I don't remember. Good luck everyone, enjoy the polishing work in this last part of the buildup! After 2 years of Chatty I'm jumping into IM Florida for my full-distance race this year so will be missing this one, but will keep an eye out on this thread!

Oddly, or interestingly? I’m in again this year!

Displaced from the cancelled IM Canada, but I love the Chattanooga area, venue and course. Sure I’d prefer a lake swim, but still love all the things about Chattanooga.

I'm in for my 2nd full, first full in Chat. I have done 2 -70.3's there and love the town.

I'm in! Will be my first time in Chattanooga. Need to read through this thread a bit to find any tips about race logistics.

I’ve done the half 3 times and this will be my 3rd full here, plus I was on Sherpa duty for last years Ironman….. I can try and answer any questions you might have…

I'm in! Can't wait!

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How is parking the day of? Figuring out if its worth staying a bit further out and driving in or staying within walking distance (walking distance is about 1 mile from the finish)

i've always stayed within walking distance with the furthest away at Chestnut and 8th (about 1 km)... but, from all my times there, i've never seen (or heard of) any issues for anyone finding parking on race morning... typical parking lot congestion getting in and out... but a bit further up on Chestnut there are several surface level parking lots that i've never seen with any cars in them on Sunday.

Zero parking issues. Easiest race you will drive into. Most people stay downtown and walk to transition so you won't have to worry about cars. DM and I'll give you my secret spots. Just can't put them on here or they won't be so secret anymore. lol

Get on the FB group, tons of good information and a few laughs too. Also, how good do you know the course?

What he said! We are often rated best venue largely because of the convenience of everything to the venue and the ease of parking. Plenty of spots within 4 blocks. My only callout is that everyone shows at at 5:45/6:00 so just know its going to be a zoo!

Brian- RD

you put on a GREAT event Brian.
and, IMHO, the convenience is second to none.

Great! Thanks everyone. I am still debating my stay. I always prefer a kitchen so I can cook my last couple nights of meals and worry less about food issues from a restaurant but there is a hotel within walking distance to the finish that is hard to pass up. Happy to hear parking is easy.

Anyone have a good bike and run course gps maps? Any tips on the bike course?

And, which facebook group is the most active? Of the two I found (that had the most followers), one was private and the other was public.

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The swim is cancelled btw.