OK, I signed up for Caliman in Davis. Anyone rode the course and how can I practice the swim to get used to the surroundings and venue? I am sure it will be hot so I would like to see what it’s like.
Man, I don;t know anything about the event (I’m from Michigan) but hats off to you for signing up. Way to go.
Good luck in your training and preparation!
Do the West Sacramento intl. triahtlon July 31 downtown sacramento
It’s the same swim venue(port of sac) Californiaman. I heard you can get a huge discount at the west sac race if you signup for caliman. Check www.japroductions.com or www.updogsports.com
Good rehearsal for caliman it will be hot on the run at both races thank god the west sac race is only a 4 miler!
Carly,
Congratulations on signing up for the Californiaman.
I rode the second half of the bike today and tooks some pictures…here they are…the second half was pretty nice, along the foothills through farmland, along roads that are very nice…good pavement, no chuckholes, one dog that I must go and visit the owners and make sure he’s being fed. He came after me like a rocket and so since I had to go back by him after the turnaround…I just cranked it up to 23mph and he still caught me…I was doing 28 when I finally shook him!! The first go round I had to unclip my left foot and kick his nose while pedaling with one leg on the other side so he didn’t bite me!! Little tire biter…I bet he chases cars too…all I could imagine was falling and having him chew on me!! Scary!! Nice little sprint though on the way back!
Enjoy training…this will be a great Ironman distance race for anyone that wants to do their first one or PR their other IM times. It was pretty windy out there today and hot…I used 30 sunscreen and still got a little color.
Have fun,
Mary
Road 27 heading towards the hills
Through the shifters of the aerobars
Only 32 miles to T2 from this point…beautiful route 2nd loop Californiaman
10 seconds to get on my bike and ride by…whew!!
Rice fields in Davis, Yolo County looks cool, but the ride is hot/windy
Have a great race…sign up soon as I think this race might actually be better attended than last year.
Have a great weekend,
Mary