Bike

Bike Course

(112 miles/2 loops)

The two loop bike course takes place on state, county, and local roads.

Exit transition down the school bus ramp, crossing School St. onto Colden Ave.

Left at the bottom of the hill on Mill Pond Dr.

Right on Sentinel Rd. (State Rte. 73) between the Downhill Grill and the old IGA.

Follow Rte. 73 toward the ski jumps

East on Rte. 73, you will see the ski jump on your right, climb approx. 1 mile followed by rolling hills past the Mt. Van Hoevenberg Olympic complex. The long descent into Keene begins at the Cascade Mt. trailhead and passes the Cascade Lakes.  Please use caution on the descent!

Turn left on State Rte. 9N in Keene

North on Rte. 9N to Upper Jay

Follow Rte. 9N to Jay

Continue through Jay on Rte. 9N toward Ausable Forks.  The turnaround is at approximately 5.6 miles, just before College St. in Ausable Forks

Return to Jay via Rte. 9N, making a right on State Rte. 86 in Jay

Follow Rte. 86 to Wilmington and turn right onto Haselton Rd.

Head out 1.0 miles on Haselton Rd. to a turnaround point and return to Rte. 86

Right on Rte. 86

Turn left to stay on Rte. 86 in Wilmington towards Whiteface Mountain

Right on Northwood Rd.

Left on Mirror Lake Dr.

Right on Parkside Dr.

Left on Main St.

Right on Cummins Rd.

Left on Lake Placid High School access drive

Repeat loop

After second loop, enter transition from behind the high school

*The transition zone and finish line area located on the Olympic Speed skating Oval.

Tripp is according to my live reports is focused and ready and well wishers are sending him the energy back to him just like he gives to us in the CS at home.  There were some moments of consternation felt by some and this reporter but our man is on track and ready for his second Ironman. I will keep you posted as much as I can and if you want to follow him go on the website and track his number: 2038.

This is your reporter Jack signing off until the morning.