Got 112?

Preparations for the third annual got 112? ride are under way. This ride takes place on the full Ironman Texas Bike Course and is open to everyone. The volume of riders has grown tremendously over the past couple years with athletes participating from teams across the state. This year we would like to coordinate with as many local groups as possible to organize and promote this “social ride”. This is a great opportunity to come together as a community and provide a great, safe training event for each of your IMTX 2013 athletes.

Who: Anyone
What: IMTX Bike Course – 112 mile ride with aid stations
When: Saturday, April 20th - wheels roll between 6:45am – 7:00am
Where: Leaving from the Methodist Church in the Woodlands (near IMTX transition)
Why: IMTX is awesome!

Details:

  • 112 Mile Ride on the Full Ironman Texas Course (http://ironmantexas.com/course/bike/)
  • Staggered starts between 6:45 AM - 7:15 AM (no mass start!)
  • Ongoing Safety Briefings every few minutes
  • Maps will be provided at the start, but please know the route before-hand!
  • Map My Ride link: coming as soon as maps are finalized
  • “Special Needs Bag” drop box available at the start of the ride
  • 3 Water Stations to refill your bottles:
    • Mile Marker 28 (approx), before turning Right on Lonestar Parkway
    • Mile Marker 63 (approx), before turning onto 1486: Also the “Special Needs Bag” drop location
    • Mile Marker 84 (approx), along Jackson Road
  • No planned re-group stop in Richards
  • Nutrition provided by Energylab!

Rules of the road:

  1. Additional aid may be available at water stations but this is not a fully-supported ride
  2. Each rider is responsible for knowing the course directions
  3. The course will be marked on the northern sections with got 112? signs
  4. Please bring spare tubes and C02
  5. Riders should know how to fix a flat and have all tire-changing equipment
  6. Cell phones are encouraged
  7. Stop and put a foot down at all red lights and stop signs
  8. Be cautions riding in the aero drops when behind a rider
  9. Indicate when turning and stopping as well as point out hazards on the road
  10. Ride single-file on roads that call for it
  11. Bring nutrition and fluids with you
  12. We encourage you to partner with someone while riding
  13. There is safety in numbers
  14. Ride may be cancelled or altered if rain is on the forecast
  15. Ride at your own risk!

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact michelle@outrivalracing.com