IronMan Louisville 2010 Bike Preview:From all accounts the 112-mile bike course at Louisville looks to have it unique set of challenges. Most reviews I have read talk of lots of "rolling" hills. The one person I have gotten an eye witness account from agreed but said there is one monster hill a roughly mile 14 or 16.
No matter what the hills are like, 112 miles is a long ways to ride in the Kentucky heat in August.
The only thing that passed the time for me last year was the constant re-fueling I had to do to stay hydrated and full of enough salt and electrolytes, etc.
This year Jodee and I have both moved away from sandwiches and will use PUREFIT bars as our source of solid food during the ride. Gels will be taken as well as electrolytes, salt and plenty of water and Hammer Perpetuem endurance drink.
The biggest factor yet to be determined is heat.
I am hopeful for 3 things with the bike:
1) Good weather
2) No mechanical problems
3) No accidents
If we are lucky enough, we will exit the bike feeling good and in plenty of time to have a good run and finish strong.
Maybe I'll start praying now...
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