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2014-12-18 12:47 PM

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Subject: I don't ride a Cervelo, So there's no P on my bike
Awkward question...but on longer races, what do you do regarding the bathroom situation? I think the swim portion of the race is kind of a no brainer, but on the half and full distance races during riding and running...do you just let fly? I'm having a real problem with that idea, as I just got my bike a couple months ago and quite frankly, I really really don't want to. But at the same time, I certainly don't want to have to stop (I'd really like to get close to 5 hours and I don't see that happening with breaks). I'm doing my first half iron distance in a couple of weeks and these are the types of details I'm contemplating.


2014-12-18 12:56 PM
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Subject: RE: I don't ride a Cervelo, So there's no P on my bike
grab an extra bottle of water at the aid station, go, then squirt the bottle to rinse off.

Pee isn't the worst thing you'll get on your bike.
2014-12-18 1:34 PM
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Subject: RE: I don't ride a Cervelo, So there's no P on my bike
If you only plan on being out there for 5 hours I bet you won't have to worry about it during the race. I have not had to use the restroom yet during a 70.3/intermediate distance race. If it I did need to use the restroom during a race I think I would do just that, use the restroom. If you assume it will take 5 hours to complete the race then a 1 minute pee stop is .33% of your time. Practicing transitions will save you more time than a quick bathroom break. We practice T1 & T2, so why not practice a fast bathroom break if you feel it will be needed? Most likely it will not be an issue if you are going to be around 5 hours. I don't do 140.6/ultra distance races, so I cannot answer that specific part of the question.
2014-12-18 1:42 PM
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Subject: RE: I don't ride a Cervelo, So there's no P on my bike

Originally posted by Leegoocrap grab an extra bottle of water at the aid station, go, then squirt the bottle to rinse off. Pee isn't the worst thing you'll get on your bike.

And, post race, don't just throw your bike shoes in a bag in the back of a car and drive several hours home.   Just sayin'



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2014-12-18 1:48 PM
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Subject: RE: I don't ride a Cervelo, So there's no P on my bike

I stop.  The difference between a 6:04 and 6:09 (2 stops) ride isn't going to make a big difference in my overall day, and certainly towards the end of a 112 mile ride, being able to stretch is good.  

Now if I were expecting to finish closer to 10 hours, I'd want those minutes back.  

For a HIM, you might be OK going in T1 and holding it until T2, but that can mean you dehydrate yourself.  This isn't practical for an IM though.  

2014-12-18 5:17 PM
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Subject: RE: I don't ride a Cervelo, So there's no P on my bike
Let it flow, let it flow...

Water will rinse it out.

Just don't doo the poo...it doesn't work out too well.


2014-12-18 5:35 PM
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Subject: RE: I don't ride a Cervelo, So there's no P on my bike

Don't need to in a HIM.  (Well, everyone is different I suppose).  But you are only on the bike for 3-4 hours.  You can go in T1 (or in the wetsuit at the end of the swim!) and in T2 or on the run course.  I can't recall ever going during the entire race, but if I did, it was most likely during the run.

For a full?  I will just take a couple breaks.  Nice to get off the bike for a couple minutes a few times during the 112 miles.  I'm more concerned about comfort than a 12:12 time vs a 12:16 time since I'm not shooting for a podium spot.  It dries, but I'm not sure I want to SMELL it for the rest of a ride and a whole marathon (if you don't change).

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