Last Place at Time Trial

Rune and I did our first time trial. He borrowed some Zipp wheels, one of which blew out with a loud bang as he waited to sign up for the TT. It was flat again at the end of the TT. Not exactly a positive experience that makes you want to buy those wheels.

Rune said he was the fastest guy on a Parlee. I got last. Don't worry, I didn't wear the three sizes too small Cornichon jersey. I didn't embarrass you all. I think it's the first time I've gotten last place. I'm still alive. I can still smile. Rune said, "Like brother, like sister." (At the Donner Lake Triathlon 2007, the male 30-34 results shows 38 participants, but my brother got 39th place in the swim.)

Want to try the TT? Be prepared to be intimidated by equipment and aero garb (space helmet, boot covers, one piece suits, seat about 1.5 feet higher than the aero bars, solid wheel). Info below and the results from the last one.

Free Wednesday night time trial on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 6:30 pm put on by Front of the Pack. Course is 10.4 miles long. Start/finish will be on Canada Rd. and Palm Circle Dr.

Sign up on the day of the event starting at 6 pm with the first rider going off at 6:30. Registration closes when the first rider starts.

Interval between riders will be 1 minute.

Other details:

* Road is open but there will be someone flagging the turnaround near Highway 92.
* Event is a for fun event, not USA cycling sanctioned.
* Please ride to the sign up/start point to avoid lots of cars on the course.
* Riders will begin from a standing start.
* Teams of riders will be allowed.
* If you miss your start time you will be added at the end.
* Everyone must sign a waiver or they will not be allowed to participate.

Those interested in trying out a set of Zipp wheels for the TT can use them at no cost. We will have them at the start of the TT and we will hold your driver's license and a credit card while you are using them..

Dates:

* June 24
* July 8
* July 22
* August 12
* August 26
* September 9

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Place Name Actual time Helmet Bike Wheels Seat Angle

1 Paul Thomas 23:15:00 non-aero Kuota Kueen K Zipp 808f / Zipp 1080r steep

2 Justin Lucke 23:47:00 Rudy Project Syton Element 6 Hed 3f/Disc r steep

3 Kalen Gruber 24:56:00 non-aero Specialized Transition AC CR 420f / Zipp 404 r steep

4 * Anny Henry 25:46:00 Giro Advantage Tiemeyer Zipp 808f / Zipp disc rear steep

5 Twain Mein 26:35:00 Rudy Project Syton Scott Plasma Hed C2 set steep

6 Alex Hsing 26:38:00 Giro Advantage Cervelo P3C non-aero steep

7 John Villavicencio 26:41:00 non-aero Cannondale Slice non-aero steep

8 Chris Yu 26:45:00 non-aero Cervelo P3C non-aero steep

9 Ray Gildea 26:50:00 Louis Garneau aero Specialized Transition Hed 3f / Disc r steep

10 Rune Dahl 27:24:00 non-aero Parlee road Zipp 404f / Zipp 808 r slack

11 * Lisa Hern 27:26:00 Giro Advantage Cannondale Slice Hed 3 f/Disc rear steep

12 Craig Menden 28:07:00 Giro Advantage Cervelo P2C Zipp 808 set steep

13 Peter Delahunt 28:09:00 non-aero Felt road non-aero slack

14 Doug Madgic 28:26:00 non-aero Felt road Zipp 303f / Zipp 404r slack

15 Matt Masucci 28:29:00 non-aero Quintana Roo Hed Jet set steep

16 * Tana Jackson 29:06:00 non-aero Seven road non-aero slack

17 Stuart Johnson 29:06:00 non-aero Cervelo P2C non-aero steep

18 Phil Yurikonis 29:12:00 non-aero Trek road non-aero slack

19 Kevin Lee 29:52:00 non-aero Parlee road non-aero slack

20 Darby Brennan 30:09:00 non-aero Cervelo P3C non-aero steep

21 Brian Claes 30:39:00 non-aero Felt B2 Hed 3 set steep

22 Kwan Low 31:36:00 Rudy Project aero Hotta Spinergy RevX steep

23 * Sharlene Gee 31:50:00 non-aero Trek road non-aero slack