How did I miss this? Was there something going on that distracted me? Of course, I want to chip in!
I know this thread is long, but over on www.bikejournal.com we've got a pretty detailed thread going. Rather than try to summarize it all, go read it. Good tips on both racing and training. Of course, my schizophrenic approach this year with trying to ride double metrics and mtbike vacations (plus bad weather and flat kharma) has not helped my results but I suspect that things will get better. The Grand Pois did really well in his first flat-free TT.
http://www.bikejournal.com/thread.asp?ThreadID={A19C3EF0-D3B9-44CB-A65B-2A26D52A3FDE}
Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.