4/15 bike ride on Playtri course

2007-04-11 5:49 PM

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Wylie, TX

Subject: 4/15 bike ride on Playtri course

I was looking at starting a ride at 11:00am. Probably do 2 laps at a fairly easy pace. Who wants to join me? Does anyone have an idea if access to the lake is possible to do a swim either before or after?

hosayif

2007-04-12 11:28 PM

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Dallas, TX

Subject: RE: 4/15 bike ride on Playtri course

How long is each lap? I will probably have to work back in allen at 1:00, but I might be able to make it for a little bit.

2007-04-13 5:51 AM

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Frisco, Texas

Subject: RE: 4/15 bike ride on Playtri course

I'm interested in riding the course. I'll have to check on a couple of things and get back to you.

No, you can't swim in the lake. I think on Playtri's website it says this.

snausa

2007-04-13 2:41 PM

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Dallas, TX (Valley Ranch area)

Subject: RE: 4/15 bike ride on Playtri course

I will be riding the half-Iron course with my wife and a couple of buddies on 4/15. We can't get out there until later in the afternoon.

2007-04-13 3:36 PM

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Wylie, TX

Subject: RE: 4/15 bike ride on Playtri course

hosayif - 2007-04-12 11:28 PM How long is each lap? I will probably have to work back in allen at 1:00, but I might be able to make it for a little bit.

11 miles

2007-04-13 4:31 PM

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Frisco, Texas

Subject: RE: 4/15 bike ride on Playtri course

OK. I'm in for riding on 4/15. I might run after also. I the area around Las Colinas well. There is a small park on Riverside that would be convient to park at and ride from. I'll try to find the name and a map.

2007-04-14 6:39 PM

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Wylie, TX

Subject: RE: 4/15 bike ride on Playtri course

I am going to do an OWS, with Dallas Athletes, early. Then will be at Williams Square by 11:00. I will just plan on parking in front of the Mustangs.

2007-04-14 9:36 PM

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Frisco, Texas

Subject: RE: 4/15 bike ride on Playtri course

OK. I'll see you there.

2007-04-15 9:30 PM

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Wylie, TX

Subject: RE: 4/15 bike ride on Playtri course

FWIW, Tommy(zia cyclists) and I rode the Half/Oly course today. It should produce some fast times. The uphills are short and not very steep, while the downhills are long and gradual. You should be able to stand-up and pound the hills and then easily recover on the downhills. We averaged 17 mph for 40 miles without putting out much effort. My Ave HR was 130 and I will average around 150 for the race.

hosayif

2007-04-15 9:31 PM

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Subject: RE: 4/15 bike ride on Playtri course

Sorry I didn't make it, I had to go to work early and worked 10 hours. Work sucks.

Spranger

2007-04-16 4:59 PM

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Dallas, TX

Subject: RE: 4/15 bike ride on Playtri course

what about the turns - did it seem like a lot of turning?

did you ride the wrong way on the access road too? or go around that part....seems like i read the access road thing somewhere.

too early to knee-jerk but there is some rain forecasted, at least 30-40% chance...

2007-04-16 7:54 PM

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Subject: RE: 4/15 bike ride on Playtri course

Spranger - 2007-04-16 4:59 PM

what about the turns - did it seem like a lot of turning?

did you ride the wrong way on the access road too? or go around that part....seems like i read the access road thing somewhere.

too early to knee-jerk but there is some rain forecasted, at least 30-40% chance...

Yes. Lots of turns. Also lots of street crossing. There was more traffic on Sunday than I expected. Traffic control is going to be a major logistical feat.