World Championships 2013 - Las Vegas

I contemplated bike touring to Vegas this year, but decided against it. Not because of the heat (which isn't bad once you get moving and get some wind in your face), but because there's basically nothing but desert between here and there.
 
Kian said:
I can't imagine it will be comfortable, but I don't know how you feel about extreme temperatures. The average high in Vegas in July is 106F/41C. It was, at times last year, nearly unbearable to even stand outside for long.
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Anyone coming from Southeast Asia won't have a problem - it is way hotter here than in Vegas (or at least feels that way due to the humidity). People adapt.

Nonetheless, to anyone going to Vegas in the summer, prepare to wear sandals, light clothing, use sunscreen, and drink lots of water. Then have fun sweating while walking around. Don't just sit inside like everyone does in Texas, go out and explore. Walk into the AC casinos when you feel you need to rest. The key is to drink a lot of water. Or hit the swimming pools during the day, walk at night (it will still be very hot, but not as bad).

For cycling: it may be tough to do. The strip is very crowded. It might be doable, but walking is recommended so you can go into places without having to lock your bike. You can walk the entire strip in a day, but it will be several miles. I enjoy doing this though (or you can get a day bus pass and bus to different parts of the strip - the bus runs all the time, and costs like $10 for 36 hours). Grab some drinks with friends, and then checkout different casinos while walking the strip. It is quite fun.
 
bgdgyfer said:
You got a point. I still don`t know yet thought... I guess I will go.
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Just so you know, my first comp was US Nats 2009, and I got DESTROYED, but the experience was awesome! It motivated me to do well and to go to more competitions :D
I also made really good friends there that I still talk to today!

So your performance matters not! Large competitions are for making friends and getting hype!
 
pjk said:
You can walk the entire strip in a day, but it will be several miles. I enjoy doing this though (or you can get a day bus pass and bus to different parts of the strip - the bus runs all the time, and costs like $10 for 36 hours).
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That goddamn bus is way slower than walking, though.
 
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