November 28/29th- I have a feeling this is going to kill the participants from the USA considering it is right after Thanksgiving.
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Re: IM 70.3 World Champs 2020 - Sneak Peek [thurstysports]
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Re: IM 70.3 World Champs 2020 - Sneak Peek [Once-a-miler]
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Same as North American races kill it for us in the Southern hemisphere, when the champs are right in the middle of our winter. Swings and Roundabouts !!
Re: IM 70.3 World Champs 2020 - Sneak Peek [salmonsteve]
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Curious about the $19 million dollar economic impact.
Seems like a big influx for 5,000 athletes (and their families) over the course of a week.
If itās close to true, then IM has every right to negotiate for free accommodations, road closures, zoning accommodations, etc.... their take is only a fraction of the local economyās.
Seems like a big influx for 5,000 athletes (and their families) over the course of a week.
If itās close to true, then IM has every right to negotiate for free accommodations, road closures, zoning accommodations, etc.... their take is only a fraction of the local economyās.
Re: IM 70.3 World Champs 2020 - Sneak Peek [Once-a-miler]
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Once-a-miler wrote:
November 28/29th- I have a feeling this is going to kill the participants from the USA considering it is right after Thanksgiving.Good! Then I don't have to work too hard to get my spot there!
I'm so hyped about this!
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Re: IM 70.3 World Champs 2020 - Sneak Peek [hadukla]
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This is awesome news. Taupo is a great spot and New Zealand rocks!
Re: IM 70.3 World Champs 2020 - Sneak Peek [pbnz]
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Yanks will be in from a shock when they ride on the rough roads.
But agree NZ is beautiful.
Long way to travel for a half ironman.
Iād suggest an Aussie 70.3. About 3 weeks out from the Taupo race would be a nice link.
But agree NZ is beautiful.
Long way to travel for a half ironman.
Iād suggest an Aussie 70.3. About 3 weeks out from the Taupo race would be a nice link.
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I think everyone should consult ST before they do anything.
Re: IM 70.3 World Champs 2020 - Sneak Peek [PJC]
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I can't confirm but I was told a lot of the road was resurfaced. Maybe not as bad over a half but it sucks over 180km so someone may be able to chime in as I certainly hope so...
Re: IM 70.3 World Champs 2020 - Sneak Peek [PJC]
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Not a long way to travel if you live in Australia or New Zealand!
Re: IM 70.3 World Champs 2020 - Sneak Peek [salmonsteve]
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salmonsteve wrote:
It is going to be held the last weekend of November, 2020.
We have a rather famous (in NZ) bike race which is usually held that weekend, Cycle Challenge has agreed to move their dates 1 week, to the beginning of December. So 1 week apart which would make it worthwhile staying in TaupÅ an extra week. The race does 1 full lap around Lake TaupÅ.
There will not be a 70.3 in December.
The course has not been announced, however, it will not be the usual 70.3 'Broadlands' course. I'm not at liberty to say where it'll be but it is more 'sporting' than the usual course (on the bike).
It is very exciting for TaupÅ.
SB.
Out and back on first part of round Taupo ride? Thatās pretty āsportingā
Re: IM 70.3 World Champs 2020 - Sneak Peek [Once-a-miler]
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Once-a-miler wrote:
November 28/29th- I have a feeling this is going to kill the participants from the USA considering it is right after Thanksgiving.Not me! Always wanted to go to New Zealand! This actually gets me excited to try and qualify for it!
Re: IM 70.3 World Champs 2020 - Sneak Peek [Sean H]
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just a thought is WA ironman usually the start of december
"kill 2 birds with 1 stone"
always wanted to visit NZ and have relatives in Perth ?
thats assumimng qualification !
"kill 2 birds with 1 stone"
always wanted to visit NZ and have relatives in Perth ?
thats assumimng qualification !
Re: IM 70.3 World Champs 2020 - Sneak Peek [Sean H]
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Sean H wrote:
Once-a-miler wrote:
November 28/29th- I have a feeling this is going to kill the participants from the USA considering it is right after Thanksgiving.Not me! Always wanted to go to New Zealand! This actually gets me excited to try and qualify for it!
Likewise. Unfortunately Iām not sure Iāll be able to pull it off around the holiday. Looks beautiful down there. Oh well looks like Iāll shoot for ITU worlds.
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Re: IM 70.3 World Champs 2020 - Sneak Peek [Sean H]
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Sean H wrote:
Not me! Always wanted to go to New Zealand! This actually gets me excited to try and qualify for it!This! New Zealand is probably my #1 destination for places I've never been.
Re: IM 70.3 World Champs 2020 - Sneak Peek [PJC]
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PJC wrote:
Yanks will be in from a shock when they ride on the rough roads. But agree NZ is beautiful.
Long way to travel for a half ironman.
Iād suggest an Aussie 70.3. About 3 weeks out from the Taupo race would be a nice link.
When you visit the US, try doing IM Wisconsin, or ride any road in Indiana. We have our share of neglected tarmac!
But! thanks for the tip, I will be sure to run 25mm
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Re: IM 70.3 World Champs 2020 - Sneak Peek [salmonsteve]
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salmonsteve wrote:
It is going to be held the last weekend of November, 2020.
We have a rather famous (in NZ) bike race which is usually held that weekend, Cycle Challenge has agreed to move their dates 1 week, to the beginning of December. So 1 week apart which would make it worthwhile staying in TaupÅ an extra week. The race does 1 full lap around Lake TaupÅ.
There will not be a 70.3 in December.
The course has not been announced, however, it will not be the usual 70.3 'Broadlands' course. I'm not at liberty to say where it'll be but it is more 'sporting' than the usual course (on the bike).
It is very exciting for TaupÅ.
SB.
That will be Thanksgiving weekend in the USA in 2020 as Thanksgiving is November 26th in 2020.
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Re: IM 70.3 World Champs 2020 - Sneak Peek [Shambolic]
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US athlete here who did IMNZ this year and had heard and expected to be riding some pretty rough roads. I remember maybe one short stretch where I thought the road was in bad shape, and most of the rest seemed fine to me. Not totally smooth, but definitely not the terrible ride I was expecting. Absolutely loved the race and New Zealand in general.
Re: IM 70.3 World Champs 2020 - Sneak Peek [Emzee]
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also a US athlete, and IMNZ was my first Ironman in 2007. I was a total Tri novice, and this was back in the day of pump your tires up to the max allowed. Needless to say I had quite a rough day on the chip seal on the bike course ;)
I also had an aluminum bike
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I also had an aluminum bike
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US athlete here who did IMNZ this year and had heard and expected to be riding some pretty rough roads. I remember maybe one short stretch where I thought the road was in bad shape, and most of the rest seemed fine to me. Not totally smooth, but definitely not the terrible ride I was expecting. Absolutely loved the race and New Zealand in general.Eric Reid AeroFit | Instagram Portfolio
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Re: IM 70.3 World Champs 2020 - Sneak Peek [Once-a-miler]
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Once-a-miler wrote:
November 28/29th- I have a feeling this is going to kill the participants from the USA considering it is right after Thanksgiving.Lame. That's the usual ST negativism for every 70.3 WC outside of the US. Meanwhile, I'm very interested and the FB buzz has already started in Tampa Bay.
Re: IM 70.3 World Champs 2020 - Sneak Peek [salmonsteve]
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Congrats! Do you know if the qualifying window will be extended two months to account for the later WC date? If they hold to 6 wks lead time then qualifying would extend into early Oct 2020.
Re: IM 70.3 World Champs 2020 - Sneak Peek [salmonsteve]
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Similarly to the Comm Games this past April?
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Re: IM 70.3 World Champs 2020 - Sneak Peek [Once-a-miler]
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Then maybe race ITU worlds in 2020... back in šØš¦
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Re: IM 70.3 World Champs 2020 - Sneak Peek [HuffNPuff]
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HuffNPuff wrote:
Once-a-miler wrote:
November 28/29th- I have a feeling this is going to kill the participants from the USA considering it is right after Thanksgiving.Lame. That's the usual ST negativism for every 70.3 WC outside of the US. Meanwhile, I'm very interested and the FB buzz has already started in Tampa Bay.
Not being negative. Objectively, the date will impact US athletes and who chooses to take a slot. No one is complaining about Nice either. It has the highest slot take rate for any 70.3 WC slot.
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Re: IM 70.3 World Champs 2020 - Sneak Peek [Once-a-miler]
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Why is Thansgiving week bad? I spent two Thanksgivings at IM Cozumel. It makes it easier for US athletes to travel at a time when many people are off work anyway. From my perspective it is fantastic timing.
Re: IM 70.3 World Champs 2020 - Sneak Peek [ericMPro]
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ericMPro wrote:
also a US athlete, and IMNZ was my first Ironman in 2007. I was a total Tri novice, and this was back in the day of pump your tires up to the max allowed. Needless to say I had quite a rough day on the chip seal on the bike course ;)Hah! This was exactly me in 2005. I have a distinct memory of really wanting to get off the bike after the first 56 mile lap.
Fat tires and low pressure FTW now.
HuffNPuff wrote:
Why is Thansgiving week bad? I spent two Thanksgivings at IM Cozumel. It makes it easier for US athletes to travel at a time when many people are off work anyway. From my perspective it is fantastic timing.Agreed. Although it would bleed over into the next week so that would be a concern for people with families since kids would be back to school the day after the race.
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