Originally Posted by
merlinextraligh
If you're going to use aerobars, you definitely need to put them on now. If you don't train with them, you can actually be slower than a good position in the drops because the aero advantage is offset by the drop in power.
On race day get a good warm up, see the 40k TT warmup thread.
On the ride, bust it up into 1/3rds, go a little slower in the first third than you think you can hold for the full distance. Second third, if you're still feeling ok, ramp it up to the level you intend to hold for the whole ride. Last third, just gradually increase your effort until there is nothing left.
If you have a heart rate monitor, notice your HR as you do the 2x20's and use that info for pacing in the race.
Well here's what I was thinking as to how to approach the course....
Here's the elevation chart:
The climbing is all front loaded...my thought is to push that first hill as hard as I can without blowing up as once I reach the top the other hills spread out and aren't nearly as bad. Once I hit 12 miles I have a big downhill stretch to recover and then it's flats along the river. I do however want to have something meaningful left for the last 2 miles as I think many folks who don't scout the route may forget those last little climbs before the end and have a nasty surprise.