I carry it on. I also carry on my bike shoes (with custom orthotic).

I was thinking of throwing the bike shows into the TriBikeTransport gear back (damn those things stink!).

I hate the idea of carrying on that helmet, but that is what I am looking at right now.

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Please wear it. Then have someone take a photo of you on the plane mid flight with it on your head. Actually, wear your entire kit. Awesome. Lol

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That would be fantastic! I would probably end up divorced, but I have to think that would be viral video before the plane landed.

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It'd reduce the CdA of the plane and make it more fuel efficient.

Nah, going through security in full tri regalia is where its at.

I've flown to 3 races with my Selector - always goes in one of my suitcases. I typically dedicate a suitcase to my race gear: pump, helmet, tools, kit, shoes, etc.

Just pack some soft clothes in the helmet bag. Stuff some in the helmet and some around it. It'll look like a fat little sausage and your helmet will be safe and secure.

This.

As long as he doesn't look down, or turn his head, during the flight.

I wear mine. Turn it backwards and pull it down low when you want to take a nap.

On a related, but different note...Might that helmet be a bit toasty in Kona? Curius about thoughts on that.

My friends on the UNC tri team just wear them on the plane...


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That's what I figured. In the event of plane crash, tha Javelin outta save him from a head injury.

I am thinking about that angle with no conclusion yet.

I have raced it here and done select training rides here in New Orleans in the heat with the vents taped shut and have never had a problem.

The temps/humidity here is similar to Kona, but I have never done a 140.6 in it in those conditions, so there is an unknown factor for me out there.

Sunday (20 days from race day) is my last really big day (5 hour ride in full race gear with full race nutrition at race power and then 1.5 hour run off the bike at race pace).

I will try the Javelin for that ride (maybe with the vents un-taped) and use that data to draw my final conclusion.

I will probably bring two helmets to Kona though and do some more testing there during the time prior to race.

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For realz? That sounds dumb.



I rode a selector in 2012. I did a couple pre-race rides with the visor, and then decided against the visor on race day - not because of feeling overheated, but I just found the sweat dripping off my face more and it was really annoying.

I packed socks and shirts in mine to hold it's form while in my checked luggage.

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To each his own. This works for me.

Can't most people recover from a 5 hour 0.70FTP ride and a 12 mile run in 3 weeks - given several long training months in advance (55 hours in June, 76 hour in July, 84 hours in August, 50 hours so far in September) and then a significantly reduced training load for the 3 following weeks?

Seems reasonable to me, but like I noted, to each his own. I will go with what got me there.

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LIKE

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Correct you can be recovered in time for the race, but what training are you missing out on by having to recover so "deeply" on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, etc.

FWIW, I ride the Javelin in humid, hot climates and it's quite fine - in fact, I'm right now writing this from a training camp, helping a mate who qualified prepare. Un-tape the vents and go visor-less, apparently it's faster that way anyhow.

As for packing, the flaps are indeed the fragile point. I always travel with the visor undone (and lately, I've stopped using it completely) but one flap was damaged by a volunteer, when my T2 bag ended up at the bottom of the pile.

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From that perspective, I understand your point. In a vacuum, I would totally agree and abide by it. This season has been much different for me on many fronts, and racing Kona is much different from my previous IM experience.

Because of those things, I really wanted the mental boost and confidence from going out in ultra hot and humid conditions (potentially worse than race day) and doing nearly the whole ride and a long run just to make sure I knew where I stood. I was also testing out a different nutrition plan as well as a kit configuration that is different for me.

All that said, I did learn at least one thing. I am totally able to stomach 40oz/ hour of Perform. I was surprised though that as the heat really got cranking, this level wasn't enough to cause me to urinate. Now I am wondering if I should try to take on even more.

I thought for sure that A, I wouldn't be able to stomach it and would get nausietaed, or B, I would be constantly urinating and thus confirm that I was staying hydrated,

While it was cool earl on (low 80s) I peed maybe once per hour (twice), then things got real hot (mid 90s) and I managed to pee once more over the next three hours.

Do you know of anyone that plans to take on over 40oz per hour in fluid at hot IM?

In cooler conditions, I have had awesome results at 20oz/hour.

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Are you using TriBike Transport? I always just wrap my helmet up very nicely and put it in my gear bag and let them take it. Never had a problem.

Best wishes for a Great experience!
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