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 2009-11-25 4:43 PM in reply to: #2526110 |
Pro  4608    Brooklyn, NY |  Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official ThreadwstchstrTriathlete - 2009-11-22 7:09 PM how are the road conditions for the bike portion of this race? I have read that the roads are completely closed off from cars? Is that true? Thats incredible! Finally, is the wind a factor? If so, is the wind always consistent on those roads around that time of year? The roads were all in good shape. There are just some spots on the beginning/end where they are concrete and have small gaps where the slabs come together. There were a lot of aero sponges rocketed, mine included. It is totally closed, very cool experience. |
| 2009-11-27 7:21 PM in reply to: #2477192 |
Pro 4360 Baton Rouge area | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread Overall I heard good things about the roads last year, have to wonder how the course change will effect this. |
| 2009-12-03 7:10 PM in reply to: #2477192 |
Master 1410 White Plains NY | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread has anyone used Tri Bike Transport? Did they offer this service for the race last year? curious as to where the bikes are dropped off and picked up @ this race. There is a bike shop not far from my office that uses them. also, where are most people staying for this race? I see that the Hilton New Orleans Riverside is the official hotel. i take it most of the briefings/meetings are held here and that the race shuttles run from here? |
| 2009-12-03 9:20 PM in reply to: #2477192 |
Pro 4360 Baton Rouge area | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread Can't help you on the bike transport but for the hotel I went ahead and reserved for Saturday and Sunday nights at Hilton New Orleans Riverside. Unless they have really late checkout I didn't want to have to worry about check out on Sunday. |
| 2009-12-03 10:35 PM in reply to: #2542209 |
Pro 3730 NorCal | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread wstchstrTriathlete - 2009-12-03 5:10 PM has anyone used Tri Bike Transport? Did they offer this service for the race last year? curious as to where the bikes are dropped off and picked up @ this race. There is a bike shop not far from my office that uses them. also, where are most people staying for this race? I see that the Hilton New Orleans Riverside is the official hotel. i take it most of the briefings/meetings are held here and that the race shuttles run from here? Last year TriBike didn't go to NO 70.3. I have used their services 3 times, now for IMKY 08, 09 and IMAZ 09....AMAZING SERVICE! Last year when I raced NO, I used UPS...they played soccer with my bike. Total nightmare going through the insurance claim process.....started the claim in April and they did not agree to pay for thedamages until July! Hearing TriBike Transport going to NO for 2010, best news I have heard all day  Oh, typically they set up the pick-up location next to tansition, super easy! |
| 2009-12-04 5:28 AM in reply to: #2477192 |
Master 1410 White Plains NY | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread So I finally pulled the trigger and I am IN for this race! for more on tri bike transport, I was looking here: http://www.tribiketransport.com/events.html "*Schedule subject to change" "Ford Ironman 70.3 California Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans Ironman St. George - Utah St. Anthony's Triathlon ...... ......" I have my fingers crossed that the schedule does NOT change! especially based upon AbbieR's experience. Says the schedule/reservations/logistics should start very soon. |
| 2009-12-16 9:48 PM in reply to: #2477192 |
Member 26 Panama City Beach | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread Signed up for this race. Still recovering from Ironman Florida. Hopefully this tace will not be as hot as THe Gulf Coast Half. |
| 2009-12-25 2:02 PM in reply to: #2477192 |
Member 54 Douglassville, PA | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread Merry Christmas to everyone. Just signed up as a present to myself! 12 weeks and 1 day to go! |
| 2009-12-25 11:56 PM in reply to: #2577629 |
Expert 760 Memphis, TN | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread dss30 - 2009-12-25 2:02 PM Merry Christmas to everyone. Just signed up as a present to myself! 12 weeks and 1 day to go! The race is actually ovr 16 weeks away? |
| 2009-12-26 7:22 AM in reply to: #2577914 |
Master 1410 White Plains NY | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread |
| 2009-12-26 10:41 AM in reply to: #2477192 |
Veteran 211 | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread I'm in for year #2. This is a great race for 1st timers at the 70.3 distance. Flat, flat & flat!!!!!! |
| 2009-12-28 6:06 PM in reply to: #2477192 |
Extreme Veteran 617 | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread Woah you guys are scaring me! The 16 week countdown begins today for me.... Or can i just Totally not count??? |
| 2010-01-01 6:42 PM in reply to: #2477192 |
Regular 53 Fleming Island | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread After several weeks of debating between this event and the Lonestar 70.3 in Galveston a week later, I finally settled on this one. Lots of improvements based on what has been published and that was part of my decision. Looking forward to this event. Happy Training and Happy New Year! |
| 2010-01-03 10:45 AM in reply to: #2477192 |
| Veteran 549 | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread Does anyone know why they are not posting a participants list? I have noticed other tri directors doing the same thing. The reason is I am trying to wait as long as possible to pay for it.  |
| 2010-01-03 7:04 PM in reply to: #2477192 |
| Veteran 549 | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread For those considering this event I just found out there are less than 800 slots available. The RD believes it should fill by the first week of Feb. |
| 2010-01-07 1:30 PM in reply to: #2477192 |
Veteran 167 Lafayette | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread question for the 2nd timers to test their memory, about how many waves were there, I'm M 42 Clyde, just trying to figure out where I'm gonna fit in, I'm shooting for a sub 7 hour race but goals and reality are two different things, i've heard that the race cutoff will be 8 hours after start of last wave and will be enforced, any help is appreciated |
| 2010-01-07 7:46 PM in reply to: #2477192 |
Regular 95 Lafayette, LA | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread Not sure the exact number of waves, but there were alot. Something like 20 or 25 waves. Both men and women every five years like M20-25, M25-30, F20-25, F25-30 and so on. |
| 2010-01-07 9:42 PM in reply to: #2601687 |
Expert 1023 Malvern, England | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread Hi Just found this thread. I am in. This will be earliest race in season ever and also the first one that I haven't been able to drive to - so big adventure for me. I haven't done a HIM before but I have done an IM so I am familiar with lots of indoor training as I live in upstate NY |
| 2010-01-08 8:05 AM in reply to: #2601964 |
Master 1410 White Plains NY | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread jackjack - 2010-01-07 10:42 PM Hi Just found this thread. I am in. This will be earliest race in season ever and also the first one that I haven't been able to drive to - so big adventure for me. I haven't done a HIM before but I have done an IM so I am familiar with lots of indoor training as I live in upstate NY I am in the same boat as you in terms of early season and first race my car is not packed with gear. I went the hassle free way and am using Tri Bike Transport to get my bike from NY down to New Orleans. The trainer is my best friend right now, but I'm looking for a breakup already! |
| 2010-01-08 2:16 PM in reply to: #2600793 |
| Regular 94 Seattle | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread armand69 - 2010-01-07 1:30 PM question for the 2nd timers to test their memory, about how many waves were there, I'm M 42 Clyde, just trying to figure out where I'm gonna fit in, I'm shooting for a sub 7 hour race but goals and reality are two different things, i've heard that the race cutoff will be 8 hours after start of last wave and will be enforced, any help is appreciated If my memory is correct, M40-44 were in the last few waves to get started. I think there were 2 or 3 waves and that we started roughly an hour and ten minutes after the first wave. |
| 2010-01-08 8:26 PM in reply to: #2477192 |
Master 2238 Dallas | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread You're kidding, wave start? that sucks... I like mass starts like IMAZ. Oh well, does it at least have a beach run or is it a deep water start? |
| 2010-01-08 9:09 PM in reply to: #2604254 |
Veteran 269 Macon, GA | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread They have changed the swim course - but last year was an in water start. About knee deep and it took about 50 yeards before it got deep |
| 2010-01-09 3:12 PM in reply to: #2477192 |
Veteran 167 Lafayette | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread thanks ram and charlie |
| 2010-01-11 9:36 PM in reply to: #2590563 |
Pro 4360 Baton Rouge area | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread kdlsch111 - 2010-01-03 10:45 AM Does anyone know why they are not posting a participants list? I have noticed other tri directors doing the same thing. The reason is I am trying to wait as long as possible to pay for it. They had the list but have replaced it with a name/DOB search. Privacy issues or may be just too big of a file to download (for their servers)? About 13 weeks left! |
| 2010-01-17 6:32 AM in reply to: #2477192 |
Master 2238 Dallas | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread With the event 13 weeks away, how's everybody putting in the long rides? Weather hasn't been friendly here in Dallas lately. Does anybody have ideas to make a trainer enjoyable for three hours?, I feel like a squirrel on that thing. |
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