Sometimes things just click.
Like yesterday, for example.
We did our "long ride" out in Busse Woods. It was supposed to be 70miles. Supposed to be.
We did 36 and some change.
I'm not exactly thrilled we cut things short, but 36 is better than 0, right?
But the 36 miles isn't what's important.
The big factor is...
...for the first time...I rode in aeroposition.
A lot.
And it actually felt REALLY GOOD!!
Literally...something magically clicked and after the first few tries, I wasn't petrified of making the transition between the hoods and the aerobars. Although it could've been Mike right on my heels yelling at me to get into aero for a good chunk of time. The first few times were a bit uneasy, but when I really went for it...everything just clicked.
This makes me a little more hopeful for Racine (which is less than 2 weeks...when the hell did that happen!?). Even though, after looking at last year's bike splits...I am once again in prime position to easily be pulling the slowest bike time. Awesome. :/ So I'll really have to focus on not letting getting passed really get to me. Racine is an uber competitive field (and I'm anything but uber competitive) so I anticipate seeing lots of folks go zipping by me.
I figure if I can ride in aero for at least a portion of the bike, I should have a relatively better result than in Kansas. Ideally, I want to be off the bike in under 4:20.
It's weird thinking about how much more extra power I get in aero. But hey...I'm not complaining!!
This upcoming weekend is the Danskin Women's Tri...so I may put my aeroskillz to the test there. We'll see. I'm really gunning to shave off about 10 minutes from last year's time. Hopefully I can really push it there.
In other news...where have I been? Oh yeah...we went to Napa. Looks like I forgot to tell you guys that...so I'll have to share pics later on to prove it.
Have a fabulous week, folks!
We did our "long ride" out in Busse Woods. It was supposed to be 70miles. Supposed to be.
We did 36 and some change.
I'm not exactly thrilled we cut things short, but 36 is better than 0, right?
But the 36 miles isn't what's important.
The big factor is...
...for the first time...I rode in aeroposition.
A lot.
And it actually felt REALLY GOOD!!
Literally...something magically clicked and after the first few tries, I wasn't petrified of making the transition between the hoods and the aerobars. Although it could've been Mike right on my heels yelling at me to get into aero for a good chunk of time. The first few times were a bit uneasy, but when I really went for it...everything just clicked.
This makes me a little more hopeful for Racine (which is less than 2 weeks...when the hell did that happen!?). Even though, after looking at last year's bike splits...I am once again in prime position to easily be pulling the slowest bike time. Awesome. :/ So I'll really have to focus on not letting getting passed really get to me. Racine is an uber competitive field (and I'm anything but uber competitive) so I anticipate seeing lots of folks go zipping by me.
I figure if I can ride in aero for at least a portion of the bike, I should have a relatively better result than in Kansas. Ideally, I want to be off the bike in under 4:20.
It's weird thinking about how much more extra power I get in aero. But hey...I'm not complaining!!
This upcoming weekend is the Danskin Women's Tri...so I may put my aeroskillz to the test there. We'll see. I'm really gunning to shave off about 10 minutes from last year's time. Hopefully I can really push it there.
In other news...where have I been? Oh yeah...we went to Napa. Looks like I forgot to tell you guys that...so I'll have to share pics later on to prove it.
Have a fabulous week, folks!
Labels: I think I may be the next Lance Armstrong, Spirit of Racine HIM
posted by Iron Jayhawk at 7:14 AM
8 Camper Comments:
Once you get used to the aero postion-you won't want to get out!
Napa? How fun! I can't wait to hear all about it!
Woohoo! I have yet to get used to aero position on my road bike because it puts a lot of weird pressure on my personal bits. Having that down will definitely help you out in Racine!
glad biking is going well. And, I must say I'm way jealous - NAPA. I love it there.
You're right. Sometimes things just click! Glad to hear the aero position is starting to feel more comfortable! Keep up the great work!
While there will be no aero position for me, I'll watch for you zipping by in the aero position this weekend at the Danskin. Me? I just hope to finish! Good luck!
Thanks for the advice on the bike. I knew you'd come to my rescue. :)
Great job on the ride, too!! You're there, sister, I just know it.
Great job on the aerobars. Like Kim said, once you get used to them, there's no going back. You're going to rock in Racine.
I've recently gotten more comfortable in aero also. It's amazing. I know how you feel. I think you will suprise yourself on the bike.
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