Racing in the rain!
leigh35
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Hi
I am going to be competing this weekend in my 2nd tri and the weather forecast is terrible, Heavy Rain!!!
Any advice for a novice?
It's a pool swim so no problem there, more worried about the bike- a flat 24k
Cheers
I am going to be competing this weekend in my 2nd tri and the weather forecast is terrible, Heavy Rain!!!
Any advice for a novice?
It's a pool swim so no problem there, more worried about the bike- a flat 24k
Cheers
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Only had one race in the wet, so can only give a couple of tips:
- take the bends easy
- don't cycle too close behind anyone (the muddy spray from their wheels goes run up into your eyes)
- If transition is outside, take a box with a lid so that you can keep your stuff dry until the last minute. Then lay out your shoes, turn the box upside down and put it over the shoes, sort of like a tent. It only takes a second to remove the box once you arrive at transition and it means that your bike shoes and trainers aren't half full of water.
Still, very enjoyable even if I was slower than last year
I raced at Woodhall Spa, very cold, very wet and very windy, but very well organised event didn't do too bad considering, but made the mistake of using an old bike due to the conditions being bad, cost me time due to chain slipping constantly,and being alot heavier than my new steed!!!
That's my excuse and I am sticking to it!!