Aero Priorities

“What is most important?” - From what I have read and the aero data that I have seen I can make the following list of priorities for a time trial bicycle and the rider. These numbers are fully debatable and represent only my opinion. They were gained from various sources and in most cases represent a rider at 30MPH over a 40K course.

Time savings for these upgrades over 40K:

1. Drop Bars >> Riding integrated Aerobars - 4 Minutes
2. Shorts/Jersey >> Skin Suit - 2 Minutes
3. “Box Style” 32 spoke wheels >> Aero Wheels (deep front, disc rear) - 2 Minutes
5. Round Tube Frame >> Aero Frame/Fork - 1 Minute
4. Standard Road Helmet >> Aero Helmet (Giro) - 30 seconds
6. Adding Shoe Covers - 10 Seconds

Time saved over 40K with all the upgrades listed above: 9 minutes 40 seconds!
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Rock Racing

Originally uploaded by cyclecheaper

Rock Racing by far had the nicest team tour bus at the Tour De Georgia this past week. I had a chance to grab a photo up on Brasstown Bald Saturday.

The color scheme and the Rock Music theme kick ass. The videos they ran on TV during the Sports South coverage were pretty cool too.
The Rock Racing cycling team was allowed in the Tour De Georgia at the last minute. One thing for sure, Rock Racing made their presence known both on the track and during the event.

Rock Racing Tour bus, fan gear truck, and awesome Cadilac Escalades everywhere. Everything was Black and Lime Green.

Good job on the marketing!

Tour De Georgia - Brasstown Bald

Originally uploaded by cyclecheaper

500 kilometers away from the finish line. Up to a 25% grade and sheer pain and agony of the climb.

This Slipstream Chipolte Rider is given it all his has to give. Fortunately for him and other riders, the crowd was into a pushing mood.

Please enjoy the following photos that I took at the Tour De Georgia Team Time trials at Road Atlanta. This set of photos is from Time trial practice.

What a weekend! We took off with a group of friends to Dalanaga Georgia to watch the Tour De Georgia for 3 days as well as some group riding. We started off at the Road Atlanta Speedway by riding in a Charitiy ride for N2Ride. Nathan Oneil (5 time Austrailian Time Trial Champion) led off the group ride. Nathan mingled thru out the riders and chit chatted along the way.
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Tonight is the first event of the 2008 Lowes Time Trial Series. The field is full of bikers ready to test their speed riding around the track.

Riding starts at 6:00pm and will continue until all riders have completed their laps. The weather looks very promising for tonight’s event. We should expect temps in the low 70s to high 60s.

We will be taking some photos and making one or two youtube videos. Check back tomorrow and we will post them to the blog.

Enjoy the ride!

JF

4th Annual Ride for Skip
Date: Wednesday September 10, 2008 to Saturday September 13, 2008

Location: McKeesport, PA

Type of Event: Touring

The Fourth Annual Ride for Skip, a challenging off road charity bike event, will take place September 10-13, 2008, and will follow the Great Allegheny Passage Trail and C&O Canal Towpath from McKeesport, PA, to Washington, DC. The event will be divided into five rides to accommodate the abilities of all of the participants:

4 day 320 mile ride
3 day 258 mile ride
2 day 184 mile ride
1 day 100 mile ride
1 day 60 mile ride*

Each participant must raise $1,000 in donations for Skip Viragh Charities plus expenses. Participants who wish to take part in the multi-day ride or the one-day 100-mile ride must be able to complete a 50-mile ride a month before the schedule ride.

*Riders participating in the 1 day 60 mile ride will only be required to donate $100 to the Skip Viragh Charities.

Ride 1: Four Day Ride
The four-day ride will start in McKeesport, PA on Wednesday, September 10. The first ride will cover 62 miles on the Great Allegheny Passage Trail to Ohiopyle, PA. The second-day ride will start in Ohiopyle, PA, on Thursday, September 11. The second ride will cover 73 miles on the Great Allegheny Passage Trail to Cumberland, MD. The third day of this ride will start in Cumberland, MD, and cover 100 miles on the C&O Canal Towpath. The fourth day will start at mile 85 on the C&O Canal Towpath and will finish in Georgetown in Washington, DC.

Ride 2: Three Day Ride
The three-day ride will start in Ohiopyle, PA, on Thursday, September 11. The first ride will cover 73 miles on the Great Allegheny Passage Trail to Cumberland, MD. The second day of this ride will start in Cumberland, MD, and cover 100 miles on the C&O Canal Towpath. The third day will start at mile 85 on the C&O Canal Towpath and will finish in Georgetown in Washington, DC.

Ride 3: Two Day Ride
The two-day ride will start in Cumberland, MD, on Friday, September 12. The first day will cover 100 miles. The second day of this ride will start at mile 85. Riders will be joined at Harpers Ferry, WV, by riders participating in the 60-mile challenge ride.

Rides 3 and 4: 100 Mile Ride and 60 Mile Challenge
The riders who will be taking part in the one-day 100-mile ride will start in Williamsport, MD, at the mile-marker 100 on the C&O Canal Towpath on Saturday September 13. Riders participating in the 60 mile challenge ride will join the ride at Harpers Ferry, WV.

Contact Email: rideforskip@comcast.net

Contact Phone: 301/296-5227

Web site: http://www.rideforskip.com/index.html

SCU Quad County Metric
Date: Saturday May 10, 2008

Location: Green Lane, PA

Type of Event: Touring

Ride the SCU Quad County Metric, starting from Green Lane Park, Deep Creek and Snyder Roads, Green Lane, PA 18054. Ride 21, 31, 45, 53, 68, or 76 miles on low-traffic back roads. The 21-mile route avoids the longest climb and is suitable for casual riders. The longer routes are on rolling to hilly terrain. The 53- and 76-mile routes include the 8-mile “Intensive Climbing Unit” extra-hilly segment with 1,200 ft additional climbing. A flat 10-mile ride on the unpaved Perkiomen Trail is also available. Registration includes marked route, cue sheet, SAG support, rest stops, and a post-ride meal with vegetarian option. Rest stops have a large assortment of home-baked snacks. Camping is available at the start location. Join SCU and save $5 on registration. Suburban Cyclists Unlimited, P.O. Box 401, Horsham, PA 19044.

Contact Email: centuries@suburbancyclists.org

Contact Phone: 215/234-0170

Baraboo’s Intentionally Torturous Century of Hills ride
Date: Monday July 7, 2008

Location: Baraboo, WI

Type of Event: Touring

100 mile ride with 10,000+ feet of climbing. Check out moosejawmtb.com for more info.

Contact Email: meat@moosejawmtb.com

Contact Phone: 608-356-9218

Bike Northwoods Tour X
Date: Saturday July 5, 2008 to Friday July 11, 2008

Location: Ashland, WI

Type of Event: Touring

Bike Northwoods Tour X
Cycle World-class Country Roads!
July 5 - 11, 2008

Join us to celebrate our 10th year! On this small fully-supported tour, you’ll experience six fun-filled days of Wisconsin’s beautiful scenery and diverse terrain, along with friendly personal service. Tour begins in northern city of Ashland and travels through the northwoods of Wisconsin, ending in the town of Pepin along the eastern Wisconsin border. This is a great week of cycling you won’t want to miss! Average of 60 miles per day. Rider limit: 400.

Contact Email: kathy@bikewisconsin.com

Contact Phone: 608-843-8412

Fax: 608-441-5085

Web site: http://www.bikewisconsin.com