This reminded me of running a 5k: it's all out from the get-go. I tried to keep an even, but hard, effort throughout. It was pretty much trial and error not having done this before. As I got towards the end I tried to give it my all. Misjudged the final stretch, so I had to give it my all twice! I was huffing and puffing and wheezing. I stayed on the white stripe the entire distance. It seemed to be where the smoothe asphalt was. My aero helmet was great, the fit was perfect, it was just very warm. I had sweat just pouring off my face. Need a sweatband for next time.

Nothing except more training. But I was glad to get this ride in so I could get a baseline time and build from there for next season.

Spun in an easy gear for a few loops at the turn around.


Not having ridden much this year. I've ridden about 300 miles total this year. 100 of that was just within the last couple weeks.


Nice grass-roots type race. Put on by St.Pete Bicycle, where I bought my P5. They comped me the race fee which was a nice gesture. I was anxious going into this as I've barely ridden all year and there were some seriously fast riders here. I wound up towards the bottom of the standings but I was very happy with my result. Now I have a number to build off for next year. I haven't done very many of these all-out efforts, so I'd like to incorporate more into my training.