Midwest Half-Iron Races/Pigman Half
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catwood posted 27 weeks ago.
Rockman? Haven't done it, but I might do it this summer. June 8, Rockford, IL.
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krazyfranco posted 27 weeks ago.
I hadn't heard of that one, thanks catwood! Location is perfect... anyone done it?
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biketm posted 27 weeks ago.
Muncie Endurathon 1/2 IM (Indiana) - Longest lasting 1/2 IM in the world - Sat July 12th, great race and good course.
http://www.muncieendurathon.com/page/show/6089
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RV posted 27 weeks ago.
http://2007.spiritofracinetri.com/
Spirit of Racine is a great race - Sunday, July 20, 2008
I am looking to also try the Rockman this year.
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catwood posted 27 weeks ago.
Its a new race - last year was the first year. I suppose I am a bit biased since its my hometown, but I heard really great things about it.
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Tamara posted 27 weeks ago.
It's probably a bit further east for you, but we're looking at the Great Buckeye Challenge in Ohio next year.
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walchka posted 27 weeks ago.
I did Pigman in '06 and thought it was a good race. Overall it was a well run race. The bike actually has a few good hills, which I wasn't excepting in Iowa. :) The only thing I didn't like was the run was an out and back on a state highway. There is no shade or cover on the run. Other then that I thought it was a good HIM.
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krazyfranco posted 27 weeks ago.
walchka;84688 wrote:
I did Pigman in '06 and thought it was a good race. Overall it was a well run race. The bike actually has a few good hills, which I wasn't excepting in Iowa. :) The only thing I didn't like was the run was an out and back on a state highway. There is no shade or cover on the run. Other then that I thought it was a good HIM.
If you think Iowa lacks hills, bring your bike to Dubuque sometime :)
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triyodie posted 27 weeks ago.
The only two I know of are Steelhead HIM in St.Joe/Benton Harbor MI and Muncie. I did Steelhead and liked it and have heard good things about Muncie. Plan on doing that in the summer. Hope this helps.
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spazz posted 27 weeks ago.
i'm in st louis too, i did the Great Illini half in July, its in Mattoon Illinois, do you have any good long ride routes here?
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jbird2131 posted 27 weeks ago.
i'll second spirit of racine half in racine, wi. the beach is perfect and lake michigan is a great swim venue. very well-organized and nice course. if it fits your schedule go for it.
Hey all-
Has anyone done any good Half-Iron races in the midwest? I am looking for one next summer. I to school in St. Louis now, but am from Iowa originally, know a bunch of people in Chicago, and have family in Madison, so anywhere in that area would be great. Has anyone done the Pigman? Any thoughts on that race?
Thanks