Meanwhile, further north, Tourism Pemberton president Mark Mendonca said while the race-route change will remove competition-day challenges for locals, it might not necessarily move the needle in terms of visitors. ", Sign in or register for your free account, Looped course to compress race's footprint, avoid Pemberton, Fairmont Chateau Whistler's O’Rourke cracks list of top 10 pros, ALTA-ED COURSE Subaru Ironman Canada will have a looped bike course beginning in 2018, but some riders are concerned about congestion, particularly on Alta Lake Road. How frequent are the distance markers on the bike course? Last week I had the opportunity to ride for the first time, and race, the new Ironman Canada bike course in Whistler, BC. 2. Make the most of your run or ride with Strava Routes. "I suspect it's going to be a slower bike course than it was before and it's also going to be harder to run well off the bike.". Ironman Canada Bike Course - Distance: 175.48 km - Elevation: 987 hm - Location: Penticton, British Columbia, Canada 5 days of camp with structured training, activities and recovery Swim, bike and run the actual 2020 Ironman Canada routes. They said they will have both a Mens and Womens Pro field and that it is a Kona 2021 qualifier. "Alta Lake Road is kind of a sketch road as it is," Ward said. I have 30+ years of living here in Penticton and a couple of wins on the course when it was a Challenge race. The 70.3 course will send riders to the end of Callaghan Road, back up to Rainbow Park, and then through Whistler Village. Previously shown on instastories, filmed mid-may 2018. How long to recover from a calf heart attack. While he liked the repetition as it provides clearer milestones, he said some other competitors may not have the same appreciation. I am not sure if that is a hard cap or just a goal. Groupset: Shimano 105 R7000 … Are disc wheels permitted? The bike course consists of 1 Lap. Dylan Gleeson, the age-group champion in 2017, is of mixed emotions regarding the change. Slowtwitch approved IT Band rehab? "It's a bit deceiving, but the section between Whistler Village and the bottom of the Callaghan, coming back is a pretty difficult part of the course. It's not an easy course by any stretch, so I think that appeals to a lot of people. Canadian Rachel McBride at the 2019 Challenge Roth race. Nutrition, hydration and snacks in all workouts. Registration just SOLD OUT and we need a cleaner thread for the next 413 days! "We want to be as engaged as we can with our community.". What are the course cut-off times? Hero Text Instructions. Our Community About Strava Community Standards Careers Pros on Strava Follow Blog Facebook Instagram You're going to get a lot of energy off the looped course with so many spectators," said Gleeson. And if you're flying in for the race you'll likely fly into Kelowna. And the great Chris Lieto, in a comeback race that in many ways saved his career…a career which would ultimately peak with three top-10’s and a second place podium at the Ironman World Championships. Real time coaching and technical analysis Ironman Canada Penticton - Bike Course GPS (.gpx file) This content isn't available right now When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted. That location (Munson mountain, Lower Bench Road and the KVR) was a great place to get both bike and run photos quickly that I knew from previous filming would look good and showcase the beauty of the area. BMC (Time Machine) Official BMC Time Machine Owners Thread; ... triathlons by writing this article with a picture of a mass start rather than picture of cyclists nicely spaced on the bike course. The food tasted great, but I did need to go get something else to eat as soon as we left.... #TriathleteProblems. ... and a run inspired by IRONMAN Canada-Penticton—all intended to prepare you for this weekend’s VR. Official FIT ASSISTANCE for Canyon Speedmax CFR, CF SLX, and CF (disc & rim brake), Official Canyon Speedmax CF Owners Thread, Official FIT ASSISTANCE for Cervelo TT and Triathlon Bikes. Ribble Ultra Tri Shimano 105. Photo: Kevin Mackinnon One of the nice things about a one-loop course is all the fast people are going to make their way to the front and all the slower people are going to be at the back.". For the duration of its five-year deal with the City of Penticton, Ironman has agreed not to host another full-distance triathlon anywhere in B.C. Well, three, to be accurate. "So far, it seems like it's all positive. Figured I would get Whistler nailed and slowly plan for next year. They're community curated and backed by Strava activity data to help you choose the right roads and paths. There was a post on the facebook page saying the Coast Hotel was taking reservations (5 day min), Well I actually went their today with a potential sponsor, partly so I could get answer for you. Sports Hernia/Inguinal Disruption Surgery. Calf muscle pull or tear? Penticton pushes me over the edge to set it up now. Not recovering IT Band Friction Syndrome!! Currently getting geared up in Whistler and its a funny feeling having a target race already planned for next year. I know that funny feeling well! On Feb. 1, race organizers revealed a brand-new bike course that minimizes the footprint of both the full-distance (226.3-kilometre) and half-distance (70.3-mile or 113.1-km) events. Text Block Subtitle (Centered): IRONMAN 70.3 Sponsored by [Title Sponsor Name Here] 1. What are the course cut-off times? Race director Christine Cogger said since athletes would get additional opportunities to ride by friends and family, a lot of the early feedback has been encouraging. I think I remember hearing the person from the city of Penticton say 2500 was the cap at the council meeting back in May. Where can I find the race course maps? A group for Ironman Canada specific news, information and updates. 1. Bespoke workouts tailored for the swim, bike and run, including consideration for the course profile, the challenging bike course and unique challenge presented by the run. Any Canadians with/had a hip labral tear here? But Cogger said organizers are looking at how to hasten the reopening in a manner that's safe for athletes and motorists. Re: Official Ironman Canada 2020 Thread [Symonds] Swim: The swim course will close 2 hours and 20 minutes after the last athlete enters the water.Each athlete will get the full 2 hours and 20 minutes to complete the 2.4 mile swim regardless of what time they enter the water. whats the weather look like for race day? [, Re: Official Ironman Canada 2020 Thread [Eisenfrau] Both Gleeson and Whistler competitor Adam Ward expressed concern particularly with how the Alta Lake Road section would handle increased use. [, Re: Official Ironman Canada 2020 Thread [sgttriathlon] So... Kelowna or anything North of Penticton might be better, but South should be good as well. On Feb. 1, race organizers revealed a brand-new bike course that minimizes the footprint of both the full-distance (226.3-kilometre) and half-distance (70.3-mile or 113.1-km) events. 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