Texas Wrap

We'll wrap up the RCV IM Texas shoot with a few comments.

C1: I was very impressed with the turnout of athletes riding with us yesterday. Dana and Deb did a terrific job at handling the local logistics (there were a few errors on the initial rout list), as well as coordinating the sign up sheets and DOS (day of shoot) briefing.

C2: The volume of riders out there doing anywhere from 1-112 miles provided a nice feel to the shoot. It is one thing to see the course and another dynamic altogether to see someone ride it. We had groups for about 50% of the course, and especially through the northernmost sections.

C3: I thick this will go for a (another) great training (and in this case reconnaissance) tool. The weather was perfect, the roads above average and the locals considerate. We caught 'em on a good day I was later told.

C4: Thanks to Corey and Co. for their signage and aid station. Yes it was Halloween, but to see Superman out there handing out Gatorade was a real treat!

C5: The course come May 21, 2011 will be fast. Nothing over 6%, no signature climbs or leg-numbing grinds. This puppy will get strong riders through with virtually no bark and only the distance as bite. We will see some fast bike splits….however..…

C6: You might melt on the run.

So be prepared folks. Spend some time in the CT saddle doing a few long steady rides to ready your core for 5-6 hours full areo. Build your leg strength on hill repeats, and do some bricks in order to minimize T2 trauma. Treat this one like Kona, if you are not from Texas and coming here next May to race, get here early to acclimate to the heat and humidity.

And please be sure (C7) to stay tuned for information of the CompuTrainer release of RCV IM Texas.

Thanks again everyone. Ya'll done good.

Yesterday in The woodlands: Superman at the aid station. A few of the riders who started at T1, coach Dana Lyons at center in white shirt. The gold Ford Focus (great name for a camera car) with Jake in the navigators seat, stopped at an RR crossing (Superman made it thru). I have been told that RD KJ has already worked a deal to divert rail traffic on race day through San Antonio.

Out for Hobby and home. I will post a few stills of the swim and run venues tomorrow as we start the RCV render process. Please note that the CompuTrainer Mexico Cruise is now just 33 days away, and that Wednesday night is the Race Across the Sky screening.

All for today. Out for Hobby and Home. Thanks Texas, see ya in May.