Getting from A to B. . .

So with my first two time trials over and done with those winter cobwebs are not gone, but are blowing in the wind.  A wind which made its presence known at both my first 10 and 25 TTs.  Both have been a good learning curve with new kit (thanks Champion Systems), new equipment (thanks to the boyfriend) and new training.  The 10 was on my Roubaix with aero bars but my position was not as aero as I would have liked, if at all!  With bike position unchanged and gears not easily accessed I didn't feel comfortable - something which I wanted to change at my next TT.  I was pleased-ish to clock 26.01 but I could have improved by being more confident and reading the race information beforehand!  Lesson learnt !

Macc wheelers 25 (Photography by Tom Hill)

The 25 was ridden using a bike I have affectionately named Frankenstein.  Made from various bits and bobs, it may weigh the earth but it feels comfortable, and I've heard that isn't how a TT bike is meant to feel!  It feels different wearing the 'correct' kit and equipment, although hitting those walls of wind is still blooming hard!  With confidence improved I finished exhausted.  I'd warmed up by riding to the start but riding back was horrible - although made bearable by Fred's fleece and a bit of pre-race help from Karen (Thanks both!).  I don't normally complain about the wind but I do make note of it, that TT was windy though!  I clocked a time of 1.05.40 which - minus the Garmin time of 50 seconds to stop and remove an overshoe - I'm chuffed with.

First lady in both my first two TTs.  Here's to reducing the time from A to B.  Slowly but surely I'll get there.  Next one is another M&DTTA 25 - bring it on!