AuntieK and yellow's TT adventure
Yesterday evening AuntieK and I indulged in the pleasure of doing a time trial here next to the big salty lake. This TT was part of a summer-long series, with a TT every 2 weeks.
It's a very short on--10k, on an out-and-back--but still long enough to make your quads scream. And given the air temperature, it did a number on my lungs as well. In the daily ride thread, AK called it "95 degree temperature". According to my car thermometer, it was 98 degrees F, which means that if we're rounding to the nearest 5, it was closer to 100 degree temperature!:p And the humidity was even high for Salt Lake: 23%. I must be getting acclimated to the heat, though, as physically I didn't even notice it during the TT. It's when I was standing still that I remembered that it was hot. And afterwards my lungs were a tad fried from all the heavy breathing of hot air.
We weren't the slowest ones out there, though we were most definitely in the bottom 5. BUT, we also were among the few that didn't have disc wheels, full bug suits, and super aero helmets. And AK didn't use aero bars and apparently had brake rub. I think we both did pretty well, given the circumstances. We had a little bit of a headwind on the return, but it wasn't as bad as I've experienced at other times out in the same general vicinity.
I did a couple of TTs last year in California with SadieKate. Those were 10 mile courses, so a little longer. My average speed on this one was a full mph slower than my fastest in Cali. Since I'm a year older, does that balance out? :rolleyes: Goes to show that new fancy wheels will not necessarily make up for physical deficiencies!
Afterwards I asked AK if she's do it again. She thought for a second and said, "Well, it's like childbirth. Right afterwards you say 'no way!' But I'll probably be talking about the next time on the drive home." I get the feeling she'll be out there again!
Even though this was a super-fancy racer-boy type event, I didn't feel too out of place. The folks running the event were really nice, let me know that I was breaking the racing rules by wearing a sleeveless jersey (:confused: I didn't know you have to wear sleeves!), and coached me on how to start whilst being held up (at the other TT series in Cali you start on your own).
I'll probably do it again. If anything, it's great training for my brain. And next time I'll wear a sleeved jersey!
bing, bing, bing! And the answer is...
Hi... I'm here!
BZ had to fetch me. I was burying a bone out in the yard for later :D
It's been a rule for 100 yrs (dog yrs).
Same with the shorts.
It is the 'uniform' for the sport. Baseball, football... cycling uniform. Period.
From the USCF rulebook (2005):
1K2. Jerseys must be worn in all races and shall cover the shoulders. No additional equipment, whether worn over or under a rider's uniform, which has the effect of reducing wind resistance is permitted, except in the case of inclement weather, additional covering designed solely to protect against precipitation or cold may be worn. However, shoe covers are permitted in any conditions.
And for you gals that want to race and love that 'US Postal jersey:
1L4. Club Jerseys. In competition, no rider shall wear the emblem, inscription, or uniform of any club or team which the rider is not eligible to represent [Offending rider may not be permitted to start if noted before the race; otherwise, warning for first offense].
