going aero

Some new aerobars arrived today. My main use of aerobars is for Tokyo~Itoigawa. Riding alone, I can sit low on the aerobars for much of the 300 km duration.

These days the trend is for aerobars to be short and straight. Perhaps designed with shorter TTs in mind. However, I’m looking for comfort for such a long race. I’m sticking with the Syntace aerobars which have worked so well for me in the past. The new ones will fit the wider diameter handlebar tubes on my new bike set up.

I also hope to use the aerobars for some time trial events like Uchinada and Chokai. To get faster still, I’m also considering a disc wheel cover. I’ve always fancied having a go with a disc wheel. The wheel covers by Wheelbuilder offer a cheap alternative to an expensive disc wheel.

All I’ll need then is an aerohelmet!

Thursday’s training: Swim (2km)