Gimmie your best three bullets on IM Canada-Whistler

Dave Tallo

Observations, cautions, EN strategic advantages?   I'd appreciate whatever you can offer.  But I have an attention span these days that's capping me at about three bullets, so be judicious in choosing your highlights

GMAN 19030

• Very challenging bike course.  I had about 6,500 feet of elevation gain.  The last 20 miles is literally up hill.  It's the placement of that last bit of climbing that makes it real tough.

• The run was no picnic either.  I had about 1,300 feet of elevation gain.
• Absolutely stunning and beautiful scenery.  The whole course looked like a postcard.

Jenn Edwards

Sheesh... just three?!?

1 - Swim is unremarkable (aside of the scenery) IMO.

2 - Bike favors the EN disciplined style of riding.   See previous post and a RR would be highly recommended.  That last 20 miles is no joke and riding it in advance of the race will give you a major leg up.

3 - Run is very “fair” meaning no drama but not flat either.  Look out for bears.  Not kidding. 

 

 

 

 

robin sarner

one for now.       Do practice rides on the bike course.    Mainly so you know where to work descending.