Ironman Lake Placid 2010

I hope not.  I already had one DNF in the rain there last year; I don't want to race in that again when I go back for revenge in 2010.   Although the year I finished it was a sunny day (2007).  Though other than 2008, I think the other really horrible year up there was 2003 from what I've heard, so maybe it isn't quite every other year (knock on wood)? 

That's my plan.  But with WTC buying all the NAS races I am not sure how on site sign up is going to work now ........

I've been wondering that myself. We have reservations for IM weekend this year and trying to decide if we should cancel them or not. 

If I sign up it will rain or do something strange weather wise as that seems to be my norm on my A races.

I contemplating LP again in '10 or maybe FL. Lake Placid means I can race cyclocross in the fall and try to go to nationals in my first year in new 50 AG.

I'm glad I found this thread.  I've been lurking on the official 2009 IMLP thread but this is more appropriate.  I am signed up to volunteer in '09 and I want to compete in '10.  I volunteered in '08, couldn't believe how it rained all day! 

Is anybody planning on biking the Saturday before the race?  I'd love to do one loop of the course just so I'll know what to expect.   

I used to live in Lake Placid. Just be glad if it doesn't SNOW

I just sent an e-mail to ask them if there will be on-site registration, or not.  IMUSA 2010 is my first planned Ironman.

I look forward to hearing what they say as no on-site registration opens up more possibilities for IMs for me in '10.

I got an answer.  I'm happy there will be on-site registration because I am planning a family summer vacation in Lake George (an hour south of LP) and I plan on shooting up there to register!

2008 was the first year it sold out on site.

Each year is appears to be more popular as it is driveable location to much of the East Coast. But you never know, IM Canada went on line twice and has sold out on site for many many years.

I'm going to volunteer this year and register for next year too.

As for the no onsite - I wouldn't be surprised if WTC moved their races to the way NA did it - guarantees you a solid volunteer base.