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2010-09-25 4:13 PM

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Subject: 55 degrees on race day - what to wear for bike
I'm racing a HILLY first time Olympic tomorrow and weather calls for 55 degrees!! eek! and sunny.  I've only race 3 other tris and all were warm. I usually race in tri shorts and Nike swim bikini top under my wetsuit, if I even wear a wetsuit.   I throw on a tank with my number for the run but bike in the bikini top.  I'm trying to win this one so transition needs to stay fast.

I have toe covers on my shoes and will put on arm warmers and a beanie on in T1... but still bike with a wet bikini top.  I figure my bare skin dries faster than wearing a full tri top in the swim and letting it air dry. 

Any female experience with mid 50 temps in bikinis?  Thanks! Much appreciated!


2010-09-25 4:20 PM
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Subject: RE: 55 degrees on race day - what to wear for bike
Toe covers on the shoes and that's about all I'd do for a change. 55 isn't all that cold once you get going.

Last year at B2B it was late 40s and early 50s for most of the bike, I'm not sure I noticed.
2010-09-25 4:49 PM
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Subject: RE: 55 degrees on race day - what to wear for bike
i'm not a girl, but i've raced topless and with a top/suit in that cold/colder, you'll be fine andm ight not need the arm warmers.
I'm doing a half in teh morning and its goign to be 50 at the start, probably not going to wear anything
2010-09-25 5:08 PM
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Subject: RE: 55 degrees on race day - what to wear for bike
Thanks everyone for the responses!!! You helped settle my worrying about this race tomorrow! Bikini top it is!
2010-09-25 5:08 PM
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oh and Good Luck in the half tomorrow!
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Subject: RE: 55 degrees on race day - what to wear for bike
goh2okies - 2010-09-25 4:08 PM

oh and Good Luck in the half tomorrow!


thanks, good luck in your race!


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