Just pulled the trigger on IMLOU 140.6 in mid-October. This will be my fourth 140.6 (well, technically, third after IMNC's shortened bike), but look forward to any tricks, peculiarities, etc., that would help. I'll definitely be doing some hill work to prep for the climbing (tho not as bad it seems as Mt. Tremblant) and possibly get a compact cassette to help with the climbing. Swim looks interesting - a hard swim against the current for the first 700 yards or so before the turn and then downstream? Anyway, welcome any and all assistance from the ST mafia!