travisza Posted November 14, 2013 Posted November 14, 2013 There was minimal drafting at 70.3 this year due to the changes they made. Saw a little this year at IMSA on the stretch down the coast into the wind. Remember, you can't call it a PB if you draft.What changes did they make Dave?
davem Posted November 14, 2013 Posted November 14, 2013 I really don't see how drafting can make a difference whether is 2 or 3 laps.... 60000m divided by 1700 competitors = 35.3m90000m divided by 2000 competitors = 45.0m When everyone is on the course, there is just more space for them. Less inadvertent drafting. People who do it deliberately will do so whatever the course. The difficulty is on the first lap when people are coming out the water together. One or two swim laps is unlikely to spread the field out much more.
Wheelsuck Posted November 14, 2013 Posted November 14, 2013 These IM refs , every year PW stands up and proclaims that he will live and die by their decisions. Fair enough. But they are inconsistent and rude most of the time, in fact that goes for most IM and Tri races. I look at these guys and wonder if anyone ever did any triathlons before and understand what goes into what we do. Technically we all draft and block at some point for seconds in a race, they see that snapshot and not the whole incident.
bigjoe Posted November 14, 2013 Posted November 14, 2013 These IM refs , every year PW stands up and proclaims that he will live and die by their decisions. Fair enough. But they are inconsistent and rude most of the time, in fact that goes for most IM and Tri races. I look at these guys and wonder if anyone ever did any triathlons before and understand what goes into what we do. Technically we all draft and block at some point for seconds in a race, they see that snapshot and not the whole incident. I totally agree. Experienced that 1st hand at 5150 Germiston.
bigjoe Posted November 14, 2013 Posted November 14, 2013 Some info on the new route.....total climbing per lap....808m
bigjoe Posted November 14, 2013 Posted November 14, 2013 Two laps of 90km on bike. New bike elevation 809m/lap compared to World 70.3 in Las Vegas (823m) & East London 70.3 (1171m)! pic.twitter.com/ULcvEFzEdq
gummibear Posted November 14, 2013 Posted November 14, 2013 Ironman SouthAfrica announces new route: 1 Lap swim (3800m) & 2 Lap bike. Elevation gain 809m per lap. Comparisons with East London 70.3 (1171m) per lap and World70.3 in Las Vegas (823m) per lap. Beautiful new course, but challenging so ensure you include lots if Hill training.
hboli4 Posted November 14, 2013 Posted November 14, 2013 Course available for download on IMSA website....
limosine Posted November 14, 2013 Posted November 14, 2013 Ironman SouthAfrica announces new route:1 Lap swim (3800m) & 2 Lap bike. Elevation gain 809m per lap. Comparisons with East London 70.3 (1171m) per lap and World70.3 in Las Vegas (823m) per lap.Beautiful new course, but challenging so ensure you include lots if Hill training. Okay now that we know there is some climbing involved----I think most TT bike's have got as 53/39 chainring and matbe a 11/23, 11/25, 12/25 at the back.Keep the same chainring but abe change to a 11/28 at the back ??? Your thoughts please !!!
Foxbat Posted November 14, 2013 Posted November 14, 2013 New bike course is on the website with profile. Its the course I rode last Saturday so its official.
Foxbat Posted November 14, 2013 Posted November 14, 2013 There will also be 3 waves to start. Wave 1 pros then wave 2 then wave 3. I'm over it already. IMSA have got greedy again and ruined another good race just like the half.
gripen Posted November 14, 2013 Posted November 14, 2013 Can someone maybe throw together a comparison of the old and new courses? Maybe I'm missing something but I do not see these new huge hills? What was the total climbing on the old course?
Bubblez Posted November 14, 2013 Posted November 14, 2013 There will also be 3 waves to start. Wave 1 pros then wave 2 then wave 3. I'm over it already. IMSA have got greedy again and ruined another good race just like the half. Agreed, the waves thing is a bit rubbish. Was nice everyone all starting at once
bigjoe Posted November 14, 2013 Posted November 14, 2013 There will also be 3 waves to start. Wave 1 pros then wave 2 then wave 3. I'm over it already. IMSA have got greedy again and ruined another good race just like the half. Why 3....what is the difference between wave 2 and 3? Elite AG's?
Wheelsuck Posted November 14, 2013 Posted November 14, 2013 So I guess we all now know what the surprise for the 10 years of IMSA is....If I wanted that kind of surprise I would eat in the dark.
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