Thankfully it is supposed to be close to 80, just scattered storms so the cold weather stuff shouldn't be necessary. *fingers crossed*
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Re: Rainy triathlon - suggestions? [jaretj]
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Re: Rainy triathlon - suggestions? [MBaier]
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HTFU.
Seriously though, just ride safely. You lose time if you have to pick yourself out of a hedge after sliding out on a corner you took a bit fast for the conditions. And try not to get too cold. I did IM Wales in almost non-stop rain and it was a horrible day, everyone was freezing cold. It was still awesome though.
The rest of it is just like a normal race, and it's the same for everyone.
Seriously though, just ride safely. You lose time if you have to pick yourself out of a hedge after sliding out on a corner you took a bit fast for the conditions. And try not to get too cold. I did IM Wales in almost non-stop rain and it was a horrible day, everyone was freezing cold. It was still awesome though.
The rest of it is just like a normal race, and it's the same for everyone.
Re: Rainy triathlon - suggestions? [Scottxs]
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Scottxs wrote:
Tom_hampton wrote:
2. Stay upright on the bike.This^^^^^is the most import suggestion.
And do this by avoiding the painted lines, they are wicked slick - I speak from experience.
Otherwise, it's just water. You'll be fine.
Unless you're a witch.
Re: Rainy triathlon - suggestions? [michael Hatch]
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It's in an industrial park so lots of long straightaways and wide sweeping turns with several 180 degree turnarounds where you basically need to come to a stop. Good point of the rim brakes, good to keep in mind!
Re: Rainy triathlon - suggestions? [MBaier]
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Just dont be a p*ssy.
The friction coefficient of the tires/road is going to be so much less so therefore you can go that much faster. Slide/Drift the turns and the corners because it is free speed.
Don't touch the brakes at all
Champ it up buttercup
The friction coefficient of the tires/road is going to be so much less so therefore you can go that much faster. Slide/Drift the turns and the corners because it is free speed.
Don't touch the brakes at all
Champ it up buttercup
Re: Rainy triathlon - suggestions? [Twinkie]
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Hey Twinkie, are you on the shitter, driving your van, making breakfast, or (D) all of the above?
Re: Rainy triathlon - suggestions? [ripple]
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ripple wrote:
Hey Twinkie, are you on the shitter, driving your van, making breakfast, or (D) all of the above?You know me too well Sir
Re: Rainy triathlon - suggestions? [MBaier]
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You should probably buy a new bike. You know, a rain specific bike so your preferred ride doesn't get wet.
Re: Rainy triathlon - suggestions? [Twinkie]
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Twinkie wrote:
Just dont be a p*ssy. The friction coefficient of the tires/road is going to be so much less so therefore you can go that much faster. Slide/Drift the turns and the corners because it is free speed.
Don't touch the brakes at all
Champ it up buttercup
Re: Rainy triathlon - suggestions? [jeremyscarroll]
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jeremyscarroll wrote:
You should probably buy a new bike. You know, a rain specific bike so your preferred ride doesn't get wet.FTW
Pink? Maybe. Maybe not. You decide.
Re: Rainy triathlon - suggestions? [MBaier]
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My fastest triathlons have been in the rain. Big advantages are: cooler weather and lower rolling resistance on the bike (though I suppose aero drag increases due to increase of air density).
Having said that I also did a DNF in the rain because of safety concerns.
I think the number one thing is to play it smart / conservative on the bike - cornering, descending, overtaking.
Everything will fall into place...
Good luck
Having said that I also did a DNF in the rain because of safety concerns.
I think the number one thing is to play it smart / conservative on the bike - cornering, descending, overtaking.
Everything will fall into place...
Good luck
Re: Rainy triathlon - suggestions?
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If it's supposed to be super-rainy, I also switch back to my aluminum wheels, which tend to stop a bit faster than my all-carbon ones.
Re: Rainy triathlon - suggestions? [MBaier]
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I know there are a lot of "be conservative" on the bike tips here, but just to play devil's advocate, I did a tri last September in torrential rain, and knowing that everybody else was going to play it safe, I went aggressive on the bike- I ended up with the fastest bike split in the race, and finished 2nd in my AG to a guy who could just run circles around me.
It was a C race for me towards the end of the season, so if I bit it, oh well... your race may hold more importance for you.
It was a C race for me towards the end of the season, so if I bit it, oh well... your race may hold more importance for you.
Re: Rainy triathlon - suggestions? [MBaier]
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MBaier wrote:
Thankfully it is supposed to be close to 80, just scattered storms so the cold weather stuff shouldn't be necessary. *fingers crossed*Any chance this race is Pleasant Prairie in WI?
Re: Rainy triathlon - suggestions? [Tridude1]
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Tridude1 wrote:
MBaier wrote:
Thankfully it is supposed to be close to 80, just scattered storms so the cold weather stuff shouldn't be necessary. *fingers crossed*Any chance this race is Pleasant Prairie in WI?
Re: Rainy triathlon - suggestions? [MBaier]
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Re: Rainy triathlon - suggestions? [jrielley]
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jrielley wrote:
Looking like it'll be clear. At least according the Weather Bug. But Weather Channel app says maybe storms until 5. I have like 5 weather apps and they can't seem to be consistent!