Subject: RE: Racing in Bad Weather (Disclaimer-CA bad wx....) AV842 - 2012-03-17 8:52 AM Looks like tomorrow's race will be changed to a Duathlon due to weather. It is an Oly with the swim being replaced a one mile run. Forecast at race time is 49*, showers and wind WNW at 20. The bike course is flat, and pretty straight. I plan on running tire pressure at 100 psi because of the wet roads. Any other tips? Advice on what to wear? During my first (ever) triathlon last year a downpour began during my swim; however, the air temps were a little warmer than 49 degrees. Since I was already wet and warmed up coming out of the water, I didn't put on anything extra on the bike because I figured riding with a bunch of wet clothes would be a drag. That's not to say I necessarily stayed warm on the bike though. I remember my hands and feet got cold. The most challenging aspect of this race was trying to change shoes with everything (esp my hands) being soaking wet & cold. My transition area, unfortunately, was set-up in a low spot, so when I exited the swim, my stuff was lying in about 1" of water. Believe it or not, the transition area was dry when I set-up! I noticed a number of people before the race (obviously with more experience than me & anticipating the rain) brought small Rubbermaid containers so their stuff would at least be dry when they changed into it which would be easier, especially if you prefer to run in socks, like I do. My socks were so drenched I went without them, which wasn't a good idea. Anyway, that's my experience with rain. |