Time Trial Saturday

Saturday afternoon a small cadre of VeloVixens gathered at Old Bethel to test themselves against the clock. We knew it would be a rough ride as we unpacked.

John, Dean, Harry, Pat and Andy served as our support and laid out the course, kept time, and stationed themselves at each turn to ensure no one got lost. We set out one by one into 20-25mph winds on a lightly rolling course (there is no "flat" in this part of the world). Each gust of wind I think timed itself to push me back down as I climbed false flats and rolling hills. That is, the gusts that didn't rob me of my downhill. I went first, and in some ways this was a blessing. I didn't have anyone to chase, but I also could concentrate purely on riding my ride. I knew the course and what to expect, and so rather than worrying about where anyone else was I concentrated on what power I needed to apply at what point to maximize my strength and stamina. I may have under-estimated myself and not pushed harder when I could have, but in the end I had a good time and am not displeased. Of course, there is room for improvement. There always is.