Another one of those "if you don't ask" questions: Tips needed for wet conditions
Jonhinio
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... erm... apart form the swim I guess.
A day to go until my first tri, and the weather forecast is predicting monsoon like conditions. Now I'm used to running in the wet (the hailstorm at mile 21 of the marathon springs to mind), but I was wondering what pearls of wisdom you guys and gals had for during transition and cycling that you could pass on to this newbie.
A day to go until my first tri, and the weather forecast is predicting monsoon like conditions. Now I'm used to running in the wet (the hailstorm at mile 21 of the marathon springs to mind), but I was wondering what pearls of wisdom you guys and gals had for during transition and cycling that you could pass on to this newbie.
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Ok, once you've got that , here come the serious ones.
A sturdy box with lid or big piece/bag of plastic over it in transition. Ride safely, trying to gain a second in a corner , descent etc can cost you the race (and bike and body). Realise that your bike shoes will be really slippery on wet surfacesduring T1 and T2. Take it easy. Rainy races make me hold back a little. I believe that's a lot better then landing in a hospital or bike shop. Besides, slolwing down alittle on the previous things could provide you a great run![8|]
Dry clothes for afterwards, towels and a hot drink or food will finish it off nicely.
ENJOY your race!!!!![image]http://forum.220magazine.com/micons/m6.gif[/image]