Hey all,
I am travelling to Las Vegas from Australia in a week for the 70.3 Worlds and just wondering a few pieces of information if anyone could please help!
The best place to swim, we are staying in Henderson. I am hoping to find a good pool and perhaps a place to do open water, although I know we can’t swim in Lake Las Vegas until race day (?)
The best massage therapist/ART therapist going around, with experience with triathletes
Any other helpful info re places to ride etc would be VERY much appreciated!!
We will hire a car for the time there to make things easier.
Thank you very much for the help, can’t wait to get over there!
Alex
Open water swimming would be Lake Mead. Costs $5 to get you in but I believe that’s for a few days admission so keep the receipt. Lake Mead is also great for biking which is the majority of the 70.3 course. I couldn’ t tell you about massage therapists in the local area but since you are staying at Henderson you are very close to the Lake Mead Natl Recreation Area. Google search Lake Mead for more. Good luck.
Charlie
The best massage therapist/ART therapist going around, with experience with triathletes
Has to be Saundra Namimatsu at Back in Balance 702-576-9000. Works with all the athletes I coach, as well as several of the top MMA fighters, and other major professional athletes. Highly recommended.
Yes … the roads for the bike course are open and have a good shoulrder to ride. There are boaters and RV’s that use the road that runs along the lake.
Here’s the thing to know: There is no where to get water or buy supplies in the Lake Mead area (well … you could bike down into Callville Bay … but that is 4 miles down hill and 4 back up).
If you are not used to desert biking … I would take at least 1-2 more bottles than you think you need on a training ride (when there is no support). September is still hot here.
Also, take a camera on your training rides … it is not uncommon to come across big horn sheep and coyotes.
Lots of Mtn biking near Lake Mead. World Class trails just a few minutes to the south in an area called Bootleg Canyon. Actually, the area may be closed to the public due to Interbike’s Dirt Demo Expo.
Swim at Multi-Generational Center. Road conditions out of transition at Lake LV to the guard shack at Lake Mead Natl Rec Area are ok…not a ton of shoulder but not bad either. And traffic is pretty low. Once you get through the guard shack onto the pavement inside the national recreation center you’ll appreciate American tax dollars at work as the road will become noticeably smoother, wider and in good repair. It’s seriously one of the smoothest rides I’ve ever had. Have a great time!
Yes … the roads for the bike course are open and have a good shoulrder to ride. There are boaters and RV’s that use the road that runs along the lake.
Here’s the thing to know: There is no where to get water or buy supplies in the Lake Mead area (well … you could bike down into Callville Bay … but that is 4 miles down hill and 4 back up).
If you are not used to desert biking … I would take at least 1-2 more bottles than you think you need on a training ride (when there is no support). September is still hot here.
Also, take a camera on your training rides … it is not uncommon to come across big horn sheep and coyotes.
I hope this helps.
John
John, I’m looking for a 100 mile type of route when I’m in Vegas for the 70.3 championship. Staying in Henderson. Looking at the map, just stay on the north side of the lake and go until your heart is content? Doesn’t appear any place to get water. Any suggestions for long ride type routes would be appreciated.
The only catch is it is a 4-mile ride down hill to the store. Just a bit of climbing to get back out!
If you wanted to ride somewhere other than the course, you could do the River Mountain Loop twice (http://www.rivermountainstrail.com/) … you would just need to go off the trail a bit to get supplies either in Boulder City or different parts of Henderson.
Finally, if you want a totally different ride, you could head west out to Jean/Good Springs area via south on Las Vegas Blvd by way of St. Rose.
There is an addtional stop north of Calville Bay to re fluel. Its called Echo Bay. However, It is close to 30 miles between them and 6 of them are just like Calville in that you have to go down hill for those 6 miles, then of course climb back up to the highway/main road. 30 miles between water stops is not bad except when its 100 plus degrees out.
Is this where they use to run the old LV Marathon that started you way out south of the city? If I remember, you would have a gradual climb out of the city for the majority of the ride?
Best ART person around is Dr. Victor Leach. He is a triathlete, and treats many triathletes in town. I have used him on a number of occassions. He also has an office less than a mile from T2.
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2520 St. Rose Parkway Ste 101
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There is an addtional stop north of Calville Bay to re fluel. Its called Echo Bay. However, It is close to 30 miles between them and 6 of them are just like Calville in that you have to go down hill for those 6 miles, then of course climb back up to the highway/main road. 30 miles between water stops is not bad except when its 100 plus degrees out.
It’s more than 30 miles from Calville to the marina at Echo Bay and services down there can be hit or miss. It’s also a GNARLY manbuilder of a ride back to the Calville turnoff from Echo Bay marina. I really wouldn’t suggest doing that ride if it’s above 80 degrees outside, too much chance to end up without water in a really remote area.
I’d follow NateC’s advice on the riding. Be careful if you want to do a century. Getting caught out in the desert with a flat, and no water isn’t just bad luck, it’s downright dangerous.
If you do chose to ride out towards Echo bay, make sure at least two to three people know where you are, and call them periodically during the ride. 20 miles until the next chance for water, and an inhospitable environment can make for a BAD ending to what was supposed to be a great ride.