Algodones Time Trial Series #1
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Algodones Time Trial Series #1 - Cycle
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Comments: This is much more low key than the GJWHF race in the same location but still well organized. I lined up about 6 people back from the start so I could get going before I lost the benefit of my warm up. When it was my turn I got the 30 second mark. At the 15 second mark I got clipped in and queued up and ready to go. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 and I was off. This time I got out of the saddle to get up to speed and was off. I felt good getting going and pushed from the start. I was passed by a few men before the top of the first hill. They were all decked out with aero helmets and disk wheels so I rather enjoyed watching them pass. Still I kept pushing. By the turnaround I'd been passed by several guys (most all with disk wheels and aero helmets) and one girl in a ASU team kit (cool). Toward the turnaround I found my carrot. A woman going the other way from the turnaround. I was determined to catch her by the top of the big hill. Still I kept pushing. And I slowly reeled her in and I passed her about 50 meters before the top. As I crested the big hill I continued to push. I love the feeling of me against the clock. Down the hill and across the line I continued to push. This finish line was better marked than the last time, or maybe I was just ready for it. And as quick as that it was done. What would you do differently?: Nothing really. Continue to work on my bike fitness. I could not have averaged over 18 mph on this course a year ago, shoot I couldn't have averaged 15 a year ago! Post race
Warm down: Rode over to where I'd left my bag. Talked TdF for a bit then went to check my time. A man told me that regardless of my result I "looked fast". Ha! When I'd puttered enough I mounted my bike and rode to Sbux for a post race beverage. What limited your ability to perform faster: Bike fitness, keep working on it. Event comments: This race is good for what it is, a low key TT race. No fanfare, no party, and that's ok. It's just you and the clock. The did have the course well marked and lots of water and port-a-johns. Last updated: 2013-07-19 12:00 AM
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70F / 21C
Overcast
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Age Group = 45-49F
Age Group Rank = 3/4
Woke up and had some oatmeal. Got my stuff together for the warm-up ride to the race. Donned my black and purple socks, jersey, gloves and helmet. (need to find purple shades)
Rode the 11.3 miles to the race location. Once at the site I got registered, pinned my number on my back and headed to the line.