Calaveras ITT

On Saturday morning we rolled down to Fremont, so I could have a crack at the Calaveras 10 mi ITT.

Coming off a disappointing race in Berkeley a couple of weeks ago, and a double century the week before, I wasn't really expecting to be able to compete with the other Elite 4 guys. However, since I've never competed in a time trial before, I decided to go for it. I opted for the Powertap wheelset over the Easton deep dish set, sacrificing speed for data. I figured since I'm not likely to do well, I should at least get some data that will be useful for my training.

I was really surprised at the number of Elite 4 guys who have fully decked out time trial rigs. Skinsuits, disc wheels, aero helmets, TT specific bikes....the only aero equipment I had were my cheap clip-on aero bars! I would have done better just to leave the aero bars at home and sign up for the Eddy Merckx category instead:

• For the Merckx class races, NO Aero Equipment allowed, so no aero bars, use regular drop road bars ONLY, and no clip-ons, no TT helmet (or face shield), no skinsuit, you must have separate shorts and jersey, and no wheels with any "V" rim (box-type rims ONLY). Traditional frame with round tubing encouraged, but any legal frame is acceptable. Stubble, beards encouraged, along with exposed cables and toe clips, any clothing made with wool is good as well.

I think I may just do that for the Benicia ITT in July...or I may decide to invest in a TT helmet.


Totals:
Placing:    17/20
Duration:   0:25:56
Distance:   10.00 mi
Ascent:      310 ft
Norm Power: 275


                 Max / Avg
Power:         623 / 270 watts
Heart Rate:   192 / 184 bpm
Cadence:      111 / 91 rpm
Speed:        33 / 23.1 mph