Triathlon - Lake Arrowhead?

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kmkurdone
08-14-06, 02:49 PM
Is anyone doing the Lake Arrowhead tri this weekend? I am debating whether or not I should sign up because my Cross Country team leaves for Mammoth on the 20th (day after the race). I've heard good things about it, but don't know if I should do it.

A little more info.....I have only raced one tri before. It was the Utah Summer Games Tri and I won my age group by ~3 minutes and took 4th overall. I was a swimmer in high school (best mile time was around 18 flat when I was 14 haha) and I run cross country in college now. I guess what I'm concerned about is the bike which is supposedly really technical. Also, does anyone know how competitive this race is/how many people sign up on average?

All in all, after a lot of nonsense, I'm wondering if anyone has an opinion on this race. Thanks guys! Take care! :)

redden
08-14-06, 07:27 PM
My wife and I are entered. We did it last year. I'm not a strong swimmer and had difficulty due to the altitude, this year I'm wearing a wetsuit despite the 73 degree water temp.
It's 10 miles around the lake by bike. I did a century by going around the lake 10 times early in the year.
The top finishers did it in under an hour. The cateye said that 8400 feet of climbing. It's a nice bike ride, on the downhill curvy parts the cars will hold you up.
It should be a piece of cake for a strong swimmer.
Next year there will be a sprint and half ironman in Big Bear, it's another 1000 foot of altitude but much flatter for the bike.
cjbruin
08-15-06, 07:08 AM
8400 feet of climbing in 10 miles??? That doesn't sound right.

Edit: Active.com says 900 feet

redden
08-15-06, 06:40 PM
8400 feet of climbing in 10 miles??? That doesn't sound right.

Edit: Active.com says 900 feet

Your right, I wasn't very clear. It was 8400 feet of climbing after 101 miles 10x around the lake, so I figure it's about 850 feet of climbing for 1 loop. Not a walk in the park but not that difficult either.
kmkurdone
08-17-06, 01:32 PM
Alright, I'm signed up and ready to do this. I'll let you know how it goes.
redden
08-17-06, 03:03 PM
Maybe I'll see u there, I'm the old guy with a grey beard riding a black and yellow Specialized.

Thats if I don't drown on the swim leg.

It was 47 degrees here this morning, hope it's a tad warmer on Saturday.
kmkurdone
08-17-06, 03:53 PM
Well, I will be the skinny 21 year old that will be wearing a LMU jersey (most likely) and riding a QR Seduza bike. If you see me, don't hesitate to say hi! I'll do the same!