Dennis, if the road isn't smooth and clean Derek and Laurie will both be there to fix you up! Perfect!

Brandt, I can't believe you like the same burrito as me! Thats rare. You're a wimp though.

Oh Dennis, ask for EXTRA hot sauce. Smother it please.

Brandt, bring both bikes if you can.

I say race on the bike you've trained on. If you take both bikes, you can race on your road bike and then head up to Austin to Jack and Adam's to have your tri bike fitted. Bike fittings aren't permanent. You need to make adjustments based on your fitness, flexibility, etc.....

I always like to do most of my training on the bike I will be using on race day. If it's a road race, I mostly ride the road bike. If it's a tri, tri bike. Or mix it up! That way you keeb both of them happy!

I agree with you Sal.  However, as you know, there is nowhere down here to get a proper bike fit, so I wasn't able to get fit on my tri bike until January when I went to Houston.  That fit ($150 worth) should still be good, since it was only two months ago.  My guess is that I am just not used to the bike yet since I haven't been riding it.  On that note, my coach has had me training only on the road bike during the offseason (since I hadn't been properly fit on the tri bike), and has now told me to mix in the tri bike once a week on shorter rides, then every other long ride.  I started that this week.

Common sense says I should probably race the road bike tomorrow, and race the tri bike at San Jacinto and CapTex as I prepare for CDA.  But I am bringing both bikes and the trainer today so we can at least take a look at it.  The trip up to Jack and Adams might be a good idea, although they will probably be pretty busy on a Saturday afternoon.

Jack and Adam's Fits are great.  They do a wonderful job.  I also use a guy named Erik Vitela at Pinnacle Fitness in Austin.  He helped me SO much that I am still amazed each time I get on my bike.  Here's his site if you are in the Austin area.  He's a real pro- http://www.pinnaclefit.com/austin_bike_shop.html

Aaron and I are about to head out too. We're stopping in Austin too, probably for lunch and then to Whole Foods. Dennis, Colleen, thats where we'll be if you want to come too.

Thanks Celeste,

I have your number and Brandt's too. I probably won't be able to stop by the cabin tonight since I will get there probably after 10 PM. I will try to sleep early and meet you guys tomorrow at the race site. I'll give you a call!

Good luck to you all.  Have fun, play safe and enjoy yourselves.  It really sounds like a great time.  I will be looking forward to all the RR's from this one.

Jeanette

Good luck!!!!!

Have a great race, I am sad that I am not there with you....

Have fun, be safe, go fast!!!!!!!!