Livestrong Challenge - schedule for 2009

**ny biker** · 06-07-2009, 06:51 PM

BTW, the elevation profiles for Philly are posted:

http://www.livestrongchallenge.org/s...n_Profiles.htm

**ny biker** · 06-19-2009, 12:53 PM

Just wanted to say - good luck to everyone doing the Seattle ride this weekend!

**andtckrtoo** · 06-30-2009, 11:51 AM

Livestrong San Jose! Two more weeks! Anyone else riding?! I just did my last long ride on Saturday - 78.55 miles of good rollers. I finished strong (but very hot!). I think I'm ready, but my heavens I'm dreading Metcalf!!

**aka_kim** · 06-30-2009, 08:41 PM

I'm riding Livestrong SJ with Team Triumph. I have not been training, and will likely be walking Metcalfe.

**bluebug32** · 07-01-2009, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by ny biker

BTW, the elevation profiles for Philly are posted:

http://www.livestrongchallenge.org/s...n_Profiles.htm

Are the arrow-circles about the peaks the percent grade? Also, I thought the ride was approx. 8k feet of climbing, but this says 4+.

**Possegal** · 07-01-2009, 10:34 AM

The arrow/circle things are the rest stops. And my garmin said 3800 total climbing for the 45 mile ride. Do with that what you will.

**bluebug32** · 07-01-2009, 10:57 AM

This is strange because we mapped out the course on Bike Route Toaster with GPS and it said the climbing was over 5,000 feet. They originally posted 8k for the amount of climbing and now they are saying 4,300. This would change the training plan just a bit. Anyone know the exact number?

**ny biker** · 07-01-2009, 11:15 AM

I would ask them. There should be contact info on the website.

**bluebug32** · 07-01-2009, 12:44 PM

Contacted them. Will report back

**bluebug32** · 07-02-2009, 07:47 AM

I wanted to share the response I received from LiveStrong:

Initially, we used a device that recorded elevation gain from a moving car. The result was that our numbers were off, seemingly. Based on www.mapmyride.com, which uses Google technology, the elevation for the course is just over 4,000 feet. However, I’ve received feedback from participants who say the 8,000 foot estimate is more accurate than is the 4,000 ft., this based upon their own personal GPS devices. Given that feedback, we nevertheless decided to stick with the estimation we received via www.mapmyride.com as the results that site provided for us in our other cities are accurate. So, if you’re looking for plan your training, I’d continue to train as though there were 8,000 feet and then enjoy the “leisurely” ride if there’s only 4,000.

This year, we are not offering showers at our Challenge Events. They were simply underutilized at previous events.

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