There were several complaints posted about the bike course last year - rough roads, traffic, etc. Any one with an opinion on the newly posted course? I'm assuming that it will be a draft fest (with a total gain of 735 feet in 56 miles) but perhaps someone knows better. Any locals here? Information would be much appreciated.
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Re: Wilmington N.C. IM 70.3 (new) Bike course- any knowledgeable opinions? [trimule]
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Anyone? Bueller. Anyone? Bump for a little help here. Anyone?
Re: Wilmington N.C. IM 70.3 (new) Bike course- any knowledgeable opinions? [trimule]
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Can’t answer your question but I pray they have plenty of course marshall’s. I’m seriously going to be pissed if it’s train after train blowing by out there!
Re: Wilmington N.C. IM 70.3 (new) Bike course- any knowledgeable opinions? [Y-Tri]
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Best and fastest roads I’ve ever ridden in a race (I’m from Wisconsin). Wave start by AG actually broke things up pretty well and no huge draft packs. Worst part were the draw bridge grates... very unnerving.
Re: Wilmington N.C. IM 70.3 (new) Bike course- any knowledgeable opinions? [MadTownTRI]
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X2 on the drawbridges...I was fish tailing the whole time over the grates..maybe we can get lucky this year with some mats
Re: Wilmington N.C. IM 70.3 (new) Bike course- any knowledgeable opinions? [trimule]
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Where are you seeing a new bike course? Looks like the same as last year.
Re: Wilmington N.C. IM 70.3 (new) Bike course- any knowledgeable opinions? [eeweeks]
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Where are you seeing a new bike course? Looks like the same as last year.It's changed... http://www.ironman.com/~/media/7f995a81726f43828a5f61985a01aca5/im%20703nc18%20coursemap%20bike%20cc%20web%201.pdf
They have made a couple of re-routes to mitigate traffic impacts as you go across the city. Basically you'll be using some on and off ramps to go the "wrong way" in spots, obviously in coned off lanes. Still flat, still 3 sketchy drawbridge crossings, and still drafty (the last is your reduction in quality since Mdot took over in '16).