Originally Posted by
Bacciagalupe
You should seriously consider getting a proper fit as well. Odds are you'll need to push the seat very far forward and lower the stem. A longer TT in a bad position is likely to be rather uncomfortable and might impede your ability to produce power.
It also takes time to learn how to control your bike properly when you're in the drops. I wouldn't use the aero bars in an event until you feel fully confident.
The next event is October 9th. Time enough to get used to the bike set up. My seat is currently all the way back so there's plenty of room to push it forward and I'll try dropping the stem a spacer or two.