Pink Team Names???

[Veronica]

How about "The Wall" or "Dark Moon".


Veronica

[Jiffer]

Are you doing Barb's Race?

Veronica

Yes, it's Barb's Race. This will be my first relay. I don't do running or swimming. I ventured into running for a while. Did two half marathons of "walk/running" ... but officially retired from running never to return! Why run when I can ride a bike?!

Anyway, my sister is all into triathlons, so she sucked me in. She's running and her friend is swimming.

Have you done this event before and, if so, can you tell me about the cycling portion. I read a pretty decent race report about it, but I'd like to know what the actual elevation gain is and any other comments you have about it. I know there are a lot of rolling hills and one big hill at the end.

Maybe we'll see you there.

[Jiffer]

Keep bringing 'em ladies! Remember, this is a triathlon relay, so bike specific names won't work ... but cute ideas.

[Fredwina]

Keep bringing 'em ladies! Remember, this is a triathlon relay, so bike specific names won't work ... but cute ideas.

Darn! I was going to suggest the Maglia Rosas

[Veronica]

My race report is here.

http://www.tandemhearts.com/wordpres...man-triathlon/

Veronica

[Possegal]

Why not what you said in your post - Think Pink?

[oxysback]

Pinky and the Brains?

[Jiffer]

Pinky and the Brains?

I actually thought of that! Only not the "brains" plural, part. Dh and I used to LOVE that show!

[Zen]

Team Kickazz

[Veronica]

Now that I'm home and can look at my data...

over 56.1 miles the route climbs 1580 feet, so pretty flat.

There were two climbs that I made note of - the first comes at about 24 miles and it's a two mile hill at about a 2% grade. You will have been gradually climbing in that 16 miles and will probably have a headwind as you're traveling north up the valley.

The second is Chalk Hill. It's about 6% for .7 miles. It's 42 miles into the ride. It's preceded by a few shorter climbs.

When you get to the bottom of Chalk Hill and turn left on the route, be prepared for a pretty short but steep uphill.

The Barb's Race website has a great description of the course, so if you are going up early, I'd highly recommend driving the course.

Veronica

[Jiffer]

My race report is here.

http://www.tandemhearts.com/wordpres...man-triathlon/

Veronica

Thanks. Congrats on getting your 16 average on the bike, since that's the high end of what you were shooting for. And 3rd in your division! Awesome, girl!

Did you use a bike computer that tells you elevation gain? Do you know what it was? I'm not "too" worried about it at this point, but curious.

[Veronica]

Did you use a bike computer that tells you elevation gain? Do you know what it was? I'm not "too" worried about it at this point, but curious.

See post # 25.

Veronica

[Jiffer]

Now that I'm home and can look at my data...

over 56.1 miles the route climbs 1580 feet, so pretty flat.

There were two climbs that I made note of - the first comes at about 24 miles and it's a two mile hill at about a 2% grade. You will have been gradually climbing in that 16 miles and will probably have a headwind as you're traveling north up the valley.

The second is Chalk Hill. It's about 6% for .7 miles. It's 42 miles into the ride. It's preceded by a few shorter climbs.

When you get to the bottom of Chalk Hill and turn left on the route, be prepared for a pretty short but steep uphill.

The Barb's Race website has a great description of the course, so if you are going up early, I'd highly recommend driving the course.

Veronica

Thanks so much. That's totally helpful. The climbing doesn't sound too bad at all. And this from a person who completely avoided hills whenever possible for the first half of last year. Yet this weekend I'm doing Heartbreak Hundred with upwards of 7,500 to 8,000 feet! What am I THINKING?!

I'm thinking I am forcing myself to get better at climbing. The more I climb, the better I get.

Thanks for all your info. I do hope to drive the course before hand.

[ASammy1]

How about the Pink Panthers?

[lph]

"Ride like a Girl".