clothing and wheels for race day???

rodfunction · October 6, 2011 3:40PM

So I volunteered last year and it was COLD. I am curious to see what you guys have planned in the event.

I am near Ft. Walton Beach for work and last Sunday it was around 54 at 0800 when I started a 4:30 ride. even after 85 miles I never felt like I warmed up. I had on my calf sleeves, tri top under bike top, light wt arm warmers and light wt running gloves. Really wish I had toe covers.

Also I have noticed wind is crazy around here. So wheel cover or not for race day? I am running Gray 5.0 front and 9.5 rear (404/808 equivalent).

Shawn

Paul Hough · October 6, 2011 8:53PM

Shawn - I live in Tampa but went to High School in Panama City. It's TOOOO early to make a decision about whether to use a wheel cover or not...wait until race week to see what the expected weather is. That said, it would have to be incredibly windy not to use a cover or full disc wheel on the IMFL course. From my experience the depth of the front wheel is a much greater issue when it's windy.

Marc Robards · October 7, 2011 7:24AM

Last year's cold weather was kind of a fluke, plus last week was an unusual cold snap here in the panhandle. In early November it's usually in the 50s in the morning and low-mid 70s during the day, but it's *always* windy on the IMFL bike course. Paul's right, we won't know for sure until race week but don't forget to bring rain gear cause that's always a possibility.

rodfunction · October 7, 2011 1:48PM

Thanks guys.

Marc...rain gear for bike, run or both? hadn't considered this.

Marc Robards · October 8, 2011 4:34AM

I'm bringing both just in case. Probably won't need it, but you know what the boy scouts say.

I spectated IMFL one year and it rained all day..there were a lot of people wearing hefty bags on the bike cause they didn't bring rain gear.

clothing and wheels for race day???

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