Race in 4 days--windy,rainy-disc cover?

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2012-09-25 4:21 PM

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Subject: Race in 4 days--windy,rainy-disc cover?

My final race of the season is this saturday. Only a quick sprint race to finish off the season, but it is literally right along the coastline. Forecast is: temps upper 50's to lower 60's , windy, and rainy.

I have rode this course a number of times and there are two sections that open up to the exposed ocean/coastline where the cross winds coming around the harbor bend can get pretty strong.

Risk it on the two areas with a disc cover or remove the thing completely?

Thought?

2012-09-25 4:26 PM
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Subject: RE: Race in 4 days--windy,rainy-disc cover?
I'd remove it with wind and rain.  Is it worth risking a crash for the time that could be saved with a disc cover for a sprint race?
2012-09-25 4:28 PM
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Subject: RE: Race in 4 days--windy,rainy-disc cover?

If that's you in your profile pic I'd use it. Especially if you have a slightly deep front wheel.

2012-09-25 4:39 PM
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Subject: RE: Race in 4 days--windy,rainy-disc cover?

Personally, I'd race it if I had it, but I'm "dense" on the bike (5'8" and ~165), so not as concernced about wind moving me around...

Complete non-sequitor, but is your profile pic of the Mayflower tri by any chance?  Just curious (ran it this year and it sure looks like the Mayflower in the background!).

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2012-09-25 4:44 PM
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Subject: RE: Race in 4 days--windy,rainy-disc cover?
mcmanusclan5 - 2012-09-25 5:39 PM

Personally, I'd race it if I had it, but I'm "dense" on the bike (5'8" and ~165), so not as concernced about wind moving me around...

Complete non-sequitor, but is your profile pic of the Mayflower tri by any chance?  Just curious (ran it this year and it sure looks like the Mayflower in the background!).

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Yep thats the Mayflower race. That photo is from two years ago though, prior to my weight loss journey. Guess I should update my profile pic huh.

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