Me and Shuffles are in
Her first IM distance race, and no way was I gonna sit around an support for 14-15 hrs...
Instead I'll race then support the last 3
Nice late season target, (flatter than Wales) to stop you getting board after Nice? Entries are easy, although payment process was fun
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This was my first last year, bike was flat, sea was very lumpy. Rented a very good and cheap apartment close to transition if you want details.
What's face cream got to do with it?
I can't say much about the race but it's great for spectating! Loads of bars!
hotel the night before flight booked......
flight booked,
hotel booked,
its not cheap this race business.
Found a lovely little TT frame for the missus..... £650 plus groupset / bars / whhels... hmmm don't think I can hide that in the monthly bills I think shes staying on the road bike
Looks like you're doing Ironman Barcelona now, they've just been bought out.
Oh mannnnnn. I'd have loved to do this!
Did this 3 years ago - great course, weather, location. Planning on doing it this year but will have to watch the registrations now its Ironman and save a lot more.
That closes the door on the pissabolity I might sign-up as the rereleased IM entries are bound to disappear in minutes, non?
anyone know how to change the name of a thread???
I suspect the entries will take a little time to fill. Challenge Barcelona did not fill so I suspect IM Barcelona will take a little time - it will sell out next year though...
I have seen nothing from anyone on transfer but I assume its automatic and I'll hear in the next week or so.
I paid via bank transfer and have heard nothing from challenge barcelona about confirmation, but I suspect they have had other things on their mind in the last month - like launching a new web site, new entry site etc etc etc
fingers crossed as I have flights and a hotel
€395 very reasonable, for IM.
I wanna do this but caught between waiting a couple of months to know whether, logistically, I can and risking the event selling out vs paying for entry and chucking no less than 50% of the fee away if I have to cancel. Urgh.
got a confirmation - we are in IM Barcelona
Me too
So is it the same race that was Challenge Barcelona? Or a new one
Looking at the ironman website it says 1 lap of the swim, 2 long plus one short lap of the bike and 4 laps of 10k for the run which seems to be the same as the Challenge course.
I hope so, it was a decent course.
See you there SA?
As of 10 minutes ago ... I'm in.
yay! - its a pirate rowboat!
beg, borrow or steal
what size are you?
6ft 4 with 40 in chest.
I'm rather hoping Barca will be an opportunity to top up the tan earnt at IMA so buying or borrowing a pirate tri top would be ideal.
Any suggestions who I should hassle?
Advice sought. It's 16 weeks to IM Barcelona on 5 October (as of 14 June). Can I get myself ready to take part? I did the Outlaw Half two weeks ago in under 6 hours so have a reasonable level of fitness. Am concerned I'm not giving myself enough time to prepare to go long.... Help!
Yes, that is plenty of time to go from half to full.
See you on the start line!
OK I'm in - thanks for the encouragement!
Yes, you'll be fine - see you there
Arrive Barca Thursday 02 Oct 8:50PM
Leave Barca Monday 06 Oct 10:40PM
Hiring car to drive to and from Calella.
Happy to throw people in car if I can help with transport from airport or for bike course recce on the Friday / Saturday.
For any Pirates thinking, actually, I might like to jump in on the action at Ironman Barcelona in October:
1. There are a few hundred places left. £370.
2. Return flights from UK are still less than £100 (I'm flying Easyjet Luton Barca and back for £90 & OH is flying Ryanair StanstedGirona and back for £70).
3. My hire car cost less than £50 Thursday to Monday inclusive.
4. Three days half decent accommodation on top of the start line cost approximately £50 per night.
Relative to the cost of most other IM events, this is a steal!
I will be interested to hear how it goes. Isnt it the debut for this event this year. I'm hoping to do it next year for my 50th
im looking forward to this