Desoto American TTT

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Hi All,

I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions/tips regarding the Desoto TTT.
My impression is that people might go out too hard for the prologue/Ind TT, and then are never really able to recover for the later events (esp the Half). At least, that is the sort of thing I could see myself doing. Would anyone who has done the race be interested in commenting?

I’m planning on running a 27 rear cog, as I am not much of a climber. Is that small enough, or should I consider putting a smaller chainring on the front (like a 39 or smaller?) I have NO desire to grind and spend months recovering from my torn up muscles! I am certainly not planning on hammering this thing. Just a steady pace and a good experience.

Thanks,

Philbert

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Be careful on the descents. Our team sustained two serious injuries from crashes on the descents.

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Thanks for the warning Tom. If you don’t mind me asking, what happened? Bad corners? Flat? Road debris? People in a draft legal race on aerobars?

Phil