1st Aug - David Lloyd Hull or Leeds Xpress Tri??
sonofsammo
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I want to do either the Leeds Xpress Tri, or the David Lloyd Hull - both are on August 1st.
Both are sprint distance and about as far away from me as each other.
Has anyone done either (or both) and which should I go for?
Both are sprint distance and about as far away from me as each other.
Has anyone done either (or both) and which should I go for?
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The Leeds again there and back but some cheeky climbs, 182m in total ascent so will be more challenging.
Both have turnarounds at significant roundabout so that depends how they are marshalled and whether they have police to give you priority.
Deciding factor may be the organisers - I have no experience of either so can't comment on that aspect.
Did the Oulton Park Duathlon with Xtra Mile Events and it was very well run and organised.
They also answered all my questions/concerns on their facebook page which is cool.
Pat...
Best thing about living/training in Yorkshire.
Doesn't matter which way I go when running or biking, it either up or down!
Pat...
Pool swim, followed by out and back bike on A61 to Harrogate. The hills are nothing to worry about. There's one short incline not long into it and one before the turn that lasts about two mins then two on the way back of similar length. Overall it's pretty quick. The run is pretty much flat around school playing fields and through a couple of little wooded areas.
It was well run and overall would recommend.
Might go and ride the course before hand.
It's only my second tri and I'm desperate to beat my last time..
Definitely have a ride of the course. It can be quite a busy road so pick your time. Sunday am should be ok..
And I think the climb up Harewood Hill might kill me
Repeat after me - I must train more, I must train more, hills are my friends, must train more - Argh
I cycled the route Saturday afternoon:
leeds-xpress-tri-t49064.html
Pat...
What were the lights like by Harewood house? Long or short change?
Bit of a bugger after a hill....
Apparently anyone that has to stop for the lights will get a time bonus (no idea what) and anyone that goes through a red will get DQ...
I don't think I'll mind Harewood Hill on the outbound leg (except for the corner at the bootom, where idiots are prone to pull out on you ) - It's just on the return trip I think I'll die...
Nowt I can do about it now though, just have to trust in training
My mate came with me - 1st time on a bike in 15 years and he was on my 700cc wheeled hybrid with ropey gear shift and managed it.
More keep spinning and grit your teeth than stand up and grind for England.
On the way out, the downs look a lot harder than they actually are when you come back up them.
Pat...
Looking forward to it - just hope the weather doesn't suck!
It'll take me a while to get that fast - still breast stroking I'm afraid
I'm 157 - not a chance in hell of finishing that high up though
Number 74 for me.
Did the bike route again this Sunday - it is a nice route, but the last 3 miles could hamper your running if you hammer it up the hill.
Looking forward to this - will be my 1st tri.
Pat...
You'll enjoy it.
The hills will be fine. If you do hammer the last incline you've got a stretch of flat before the roundabout and then once you turn left into the school to spin your legs ready for the run.
And the run is very steady and flat so don't worry it!
Best of luck
I suppose the plus side of hills is for every one you go up, you've got to come down again and gravity's definitely on my side on that one!
Pat...
best of luck to all those racing tomorrow, leeds or the imuk! hope to put some faces to names - i'll be the one in the blue orca trisuit (like 50 others) riding the specialized (like 50 others). i'll try and cheer forumites on, so if you hear a yell of encouragement then i might be me!
my brother is working this evening so it's my job to pack the car with the bikes... i wonder if he'll notice if i swap the gears and brakes round...