2010
IRONMAN WISCONSIN
IRONMAN WISCONSIN:
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2010
July 27, 2010 - Ground packages still available, must hurry to secure your reservation!
Ford Ironman Wisconsin takes place in a sports-crazy town that is known as one of the best spots to bike in the United States, along with being the site of the University of Wisconsin, America's premier "party college." Those two attributes have a bit to do with why this race is so popular and so successful, but there is a lot more to the magic that makes this such a hugely successful event.
The two-loop Ironman Wisconsin swim takes place in the warm waters (75 degrees Fahrenheit/ 24 degrees Celsius) of Lake Monona. The competitors don't have to leave the water at the end of the first loop - they'll just swim straight around the corner of the swim start to begin the second loop.
Like the swim, the bike course in Madison is a two-loop affair. After running up the "helix" or ramp up to the transition area in the parking lot here at the Monona terrace, the competitors jump on their bikes and ride down the opposite "helix" to start the ride.
After coming through T2 in the Monona terrace, the competitors embark on the marathon run. The run goes through the University of Wisconsin campus (including a loop around Camp Randall Stadium), which provides an abundant spectator base as the students cheer the competitors on through the course.
EST's Ground Package to Ironman Wisconsin includes:Transfer from the Airport (Madison Airport) to the Hotel (Bike Included) Hotel Accommodation (including all applicable taxes) Breakfast Buffet (included at the Hampton Inn & Suites Hotel) Daily Local Transportation (rental cars are not necessary) Bike Mechanic (exclusive to EST clients) CO2 Provided for Race Day Daily Group Swim/Run (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) Bike Course Tour by Bike (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) Bike Course Tour by Van (Friday) Welcome Dinner Transfer from the Hotel to the Airport (Bike Included)
Extra service available - Complete bike unpack and assemble $50
Included in the package is the services of a mechanic but we ask that you unpack your bike and loosely assemble which means putting the wheels on, hand tighten the pedals, and bars. The mechanic will then tighten everything and make all needed adjustments to the gears and brakes. If you prefer to just hand your bike case to the mechanic he will unpack and completely assemble your bike for $50. If after the race you want the mechanic to disassemble and pack your bike this can also be done for a $50 charge
Please look through the site completely and then fill in the "REQUEST EVENT INFORMATION" form (RED BOX - this is just a request form and does not obligate you to travel with us) and we will contact you to discuss your trip and answer your questions. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call or email us directly.
(office)1-610-399-4662
tywilliams@endurancesportstravel.com
kenglah@endurancesportstravel.com
Click here to register for more information.
Ford Ironman Wisconsin takes place in a sports-crazy town that is known as one of the best spots to bike in the United States, along with being the site of the University of Wisconsin, America's premier "party college." Those two attributes have a bit to do with why this race is so popular and so successful, but there is a lot more to the magic that makes this such a hugely successful event.
The two-loop Ironman Wisconsin swim takes place in the warm waters (75 degrees Fahrenheit/ 24 degrees Celsius) of Lake Monona. The competitors don't have to leave the water at the end of the first loop - they'll just swim straight around the corner of the swim start to begin the second loop.
Like the swim, the bike course in Madison is a two-loop affair. After running up the "helix" or ramp up to the transition area in the parking lot here at the Monona terrace, the competitors jump on their bikes and ride down the opposite "helix" to start the ride.
After coming through T2 in the Monona terrace, the competitors embark on the marathon run. The run goes through the University of Wisconsin campus (including a loop around Camp Randall Stadium), which provides an abundant spectator base as the students cheer the competitors on through the course.
EST's Ground Package to Ironman Wisconsin includes:
Extra service available - Complete bike unpack and assemble $50
Included in the package is the services of a mechanic but we ask that you unpack your bike and loosely assemble which means putting the wheels on, hand tighten the pedals, and bars. The mechanic will then tighten everything and make all needed adjustments to the gears and brakes. If you prefer to just hand your bike case to the mechanic he will unpack and completely assemble your bike for $50. If after the race you want the mechanic to disassemble and pack your bike this can also be done for a $50 charge
Please look through the site completely and then fill in the "REQUEST EVENT INFORMATION" form (RED BOX - this is just a request form and does not obligate you to travel with us) and we will contact you to discuss your trip and answer your questions. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call or email us directly.
(office)1-610-399-4662
tywilliams@endurancesportstravel.com
kenglah@endurancesportstravel.com
Click here to register for more information.
There's no better place to begin a visit to Madison than right in the heart of downtown, located just minutes from our two hotels. Madison's "Museum Mile" features six museums and galleries that offer something for the seasoned art critic and the curious novice alike. For fun and unique shopping, check out State Street, a pedestrian mall lined with eclectic specialty shops, restaurants and outdoor cafes. Ready for a thrill? Rent a kayak or canoe and head out on Lake Mendota for an afternoon on the water. Stop by the city's official welcome center downtown on the University of Wisconsin - Madison campus and find out more about the Henry Vilas Zoo, Madison Children's Museum and the UW Arboretum.
This year Endurance Sports Travel has rooms available to our clients at two great Hotels. Whether you choose the Best Western Inn on the Park or the Hampton Inn & Suites you will be in good hands with EST and our on site staff!
Best Western Inn on the Park
Nestled in Madison's downtown isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, the Inn on the Park hotel is in the center of a vibrant Madison city scene. The Best Western is in an ideal location just two blocks from the Ironman finish line and three blocks from the transition as well as the expo area. Enjoy a peaceful retreat with panoramic views of Madison, Wisconsin in the well-appointed guestrooms and suites, featuring comfortable furnishings and stylish decor. You will enjoy the spacious and contemporary accommodations outfitted with complimentary high-speed Internet, dual-line telephones with voicemail, premium cable, newspapers and many comforts. All of the rooms are non-smoking.
* 5 night minimum stay required.
Amenities include:
Dry Cleaning
Services for Guests with Special Needs
Room Service
Complimentary Valet Parking for One Standard Size Vehicle Per Room
Complimentary Business Center with Free Printing
Fitness & Health Center
Indoor Swimming Pool/Hot Tub
24 Hour Fax & Copy
24-Hour Front Desk
Jerome's Restaurant
Hampton Inn & Suites - Madison West
Whether you're here to explore the Town of Madison or to sail the twin lakes that surround this city, we are ready to help make your visit to the Hampton Inn & Suites Madison comfortable, relaxing and worry-free. Once you've arrived at the hotel, you'll find a lot of great amenities waiting for you in your room.
* 4 night minimum stay required.
Amenities include:
Baggage Storage
Beverage Area
Breakfast Area
Coin Laundry
Laundry/Valet Service
Multi-Lingual Staff
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Business Center
Complimentary Printing Service
Fitness Room
Pool
Suites with a King Bed:
This spacious non-smoking studio suite contains a luxurious king-size
bed, 32" flat screen television, desk with chair, plush sofa bed and an
easy to operate alarm clock/radio. The high-speed internet access will
help you stay connected while on the road. If you prefer not to work at
the desk, you can use the convenient lap desk instead. You'll also
enjoy the convenience of having a coffee maker and iron/ironing board
in your room. In the bathroom, you'll enjoy fluffy towels, hair dryer,
a WaterPik showerhead and curved shower rod that allows more light and
space in the shower.
Suites with 2 Queen Beds:
This spacious non-smoking room features two luxurious queen-size beds,
32" flat screen television, desk with chair, comfortable easy chair
with ottoman and an easy to operate alarm clock/radio. The high-speed
internet access will help you stay connected while on the road. If you
prefer not to work at the desk, you can use the convenient lap desk
instead. You'll also enjoy the convenience of having a coffee maker and
iron/ironing board in your room. In the bathroom, you'll enjoy fluffy
towels, hair dryer, a WaterPik showerhead and curved shower rod that
allows more light and space in the shower.
Children Rates
0-6 Years of Age= Free
7-12 Years of Age= $30 per child per night
13-16 Years of Age= $40 per child per night
This year Endurance Sports Travel has rooms available to our clients at two great Hotels. Whether you choose the Best Western Inn on the Park or the Hampton Inn & Suites you will be in good hands with EST and our on site staff!
Best Western Inn on the Park
Nestled in Madison's downtown isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, the Inn on the Park hotel is in the center of a vibrant Madison city scene. The Best Western is in an ideal location just two blocks from the Ironman finish line and three blocks from the transition as well as the expo area. Enjoy a peaceful retreat with panoramic views of Madison, Wisconsin in the well-appointed guestrooms and suites, featuring comfortable furnishings and stylish decor. You will enjoy the spacious and contemporary accommodations outfitted with complimentary high-speed Internet, dual-line telephones with voicemail, premium cable, newspapers and many comforts. All of the rooms are non-smoking.
* 5 night minimum stay required.
Amenities include:
Dry Cleaning
Services for Guests with Special Needs
Room Service
Complimentary Valet Parking for One Standard Size Vehicle Per Room
Complimentary Business Center with Free Printing
Fitness & Health Center
Indoor Swimming Pool/Hot Tub
24 Hour Fax & Copy
24-Hour Front Desk
Jerome's Restaurant
Hampton Inn & Suites - Madison West
Whether you're here to explore the Town of Madison or to sail the twin lakes that surround this city, we are ready to help make your visit to the Hampton Inn & Suites Madison comfortable, relaxing and worry-free. Once you've arrived at the hotel, you'll find a lot of great amenities waiting for you in your room.
* 4 night minimum stay required.
Amenities include:
Baggage Storage
Beverage Area
Breakfast Area
Coin Laundry
Laundry/Valet Service
Multi-Lingual Staff
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Business Center
Complimentary Printing Service
Fitness Room
Pool
Suites with a King Bed:
This spacious non-smoking studio suite contains a luxurious king-size
bed, 32" flat screen television, desk with chair, plush sofa bed and an
easy to operate alarm clock/radio. The high-speed internet access will
help you stay connected while on the road. If you prefer not to work at
the desk, you can use the convenient lap desk instead. You'll also
enjoy the convenience of having a coffee maker and iron/ironing board
in your room. In the bathroom, you'll enjoy fluffy towels, hair dryer,
a WaterPik showerhead and curved shower rod that allows more light and
space in the shower.
Suites with 2 Queen Beds:
This spacious non-smoking room features two luxurious queen-size beds,
32" flat screen television, desk with chair, comfortable easy chair
with ottoman and an easy to operate alarm clock/radio. The high-speed
internet access will help you stay connected while on the road. If you
prefer not to work at the desk, you can use the convenient lap desk
instead. You'll also enjoy the convenience of having a coffee maker and
iron/ironing board in your room. In the bathroom, you'll enjoy fluffy
towels, hair dryer, a WaterPik showerhead and curved shower rod that
allows more light and space in the shower.
Children Rates
0-6 Years of Age= Free
7-12 Years of Age= $30 per child per night
13-16 Years of Age= $40 per child per night
Air Travel
For this race we do a ground only package so please feel free to go online and arrange a flight that is best for you with regards to dates, flight itinerary and price. There are a few options for people that fly into the area. Most people fly into Madison but some prefer to fly into Milwaukee or Chicago and drive to Madison. The airport transfers included in your ground package are from the Madison Airport.
Auto
While in Madison you will not need a rental car as we provide daily local transportation. We organize daily trips to the Ironman expo, grocery stores, shopping and restaurants. We will do tours of both the bike and run course allowing you and your guests to see the course first hand prior to race day.
We are happy to provide anyone looking for a rental car with a discount code. This will help you in your rental and should be able to save you some money! Endurance Sports Travel has teamed up with Budget and Avis Rental Companies to provide you with a discount for any auto rental. If you would like to take advantage of our discounts you will need to book your rental car with either Budget or Avis.
Budget Discount Code: BCD # U226458
Avis Discount Code: AWD # X191488
Visa
Citizens of many countries do not need a Visa to enter the US. However it is best to check with the U.S State Department's website for information specific to your country.
For this race we do a ground only package so please feel free to go online and arrange a flight that is best for you with regards to dates, flight itinerary and price. There are a few options for people that fly into the area. Most people fly into Madison but some prefer to fly into Milwaukee or Chicago and drive to Madison. The airport transfers included in your ground package are from the Madison Airport.
Auto
While in Madison you will not need a rental car as we provide daily local transportation. We organize daily trips to the Ironman expo, grocery stores, shopping and restaurants. We will do tours of both the bike and run course allowing you and your guests to see the course first hand prior to race day.
We are happy to provide anyone looking for a rental car with a discount code. This will help you in your rental and should be able to save you some money! Endurance Sports Travel has teamed up with Budget and Avis Rental Companies to provide you with a discount for any auto rental. If you would like to take advantage of our discounts you will need to book your rental car with either Budget or Avis.
Budget Discount Code: BCD # U226458
Avis Discount Code: AWD # X191488
Visa
Citizens of many countries do not need a Visa to enter the US. However it is best to check with the U.S State Department's website for information specific to your country.
While we do not have any prearranged day trips in or around Madison, we have a number of suggestions that we would be happy to share with you. If you need any help with your preparation and planning we are glad to assist in any way we can.
Pre Race Trips
None arranged at this time...
Post Race Trips
None arranged at this time...
Pre Race Trips
None arranged at this time...
Post Race Trips
None arranged at this time...
* The prices listed below are the total costs of our ground package per person per night. Please refer to the general information page for details on the ground package.
Best Western Inn on the Park
Room with One Bed
Single- $270 per night
Double- $170 per person per night
Rooms with Two Beds
Double- $180 per person per night
Triple- $145 per person per night
Quad- $125 per person per night
Suite with One Bed and One Sofabed
Double- $200 per person per night
Triple- $155 per person per night
Quad- $135 per person per night
Hampton Inn & Suites
Room with 1 Bed
Single- $200 per night
Double- $135 per person per night
Rooms with 2 Queen Beds
Double- $140 per person per night
Triple- $110 per person per night
Quad- $100 per person per night
IMPORTANT: The pricing page has been designed to provide you with a general idea of our ground package costs. Below we have provided a range that your ground package price should fall into. To get a specific quote based on your hotel choice, room type, number of guests and number of nights, please visit our registration request form. This registration request form does NOT obligate you to travel with us. It allows for you to price out a complete ground package to meet your needs and notifies us of your interest. Once you submit this request we will contact you to to further discuss your interest and secure your reservations.
Best Western Inn on the Park
Room with One Bed
Single- $270 per night
Double- $170 per person per night
Rooms with Two Beds
Double- $180 per person per night
Triple- $145 per person per night
Quad- $125 per person per night
Suite with One Bed and One Sofabed
Double- $200 per person per night
Triple- $155 per person per night
Quad- $135 per person per night
Hampton Inn & Suites
Room with 1 Bed
Single- $200 per night
Double- $135 per person per night
Rooms with 2 Queen Beds
Double- $140 per person per night
Triple- $110 per person per night
Quad- $100 per person per night
IMPORTANT: The pricing page has been designed to provide you with a general idea of our ground package costs. Below we have provided a range that your ground package price should fall into. To get a specific quote based on your hotel choice, room type, number of guests and number of nights, please visit our registration request form. This registration request form does NOT obligate you to travel with us. It allows for you to price out a complete ground package to meet your needs and notifies us of your interest. Once you submit this request we will contact you to to further discuss your interest and secure your reservations.
