WheelBuilder Aero Jacket review

Posted on by Anthony

As Ironman Florida steadily approaches, investing in an aero wheel would only benefit my aerodynamics on race day. The quickest fix, and the one product that I have been told again and again to buy was the WheelBuilder Aero Jacket.

The idea is simple – put a plastic cover on either side of your rear wheel to reduce drag. The installation was just as straight forward.
I have a set of Easton EC90 tubulars and use them primarily for races only. The installation of the aero cover took about 15 minutes. All I had to do was take off the cassette and skewers. Then, align the two covers and place the plastic fasteners through each hole. When finished with the fastening, I spun the wheel to troubleshoot any spot that could have warped the cover. Make some final adjustments, double check that the fasteners are 100% tightened…and done!

nice and compact packaging
15minutes later.

I will be test riding this on Sunday, as race week approaches!

Stillwell Woods Mountain Biking

Posted on by Anthony
east side single track
east side single track

Spending hours and hours on a road or TT bike doesn’t necessarily build bike handling skills. However, if you ever find yourself in the need for some skill building, let me recommend you Cunningham Park and Stillwell Woods. They both feature rocky and rooty terrain, with single one way tracks. These technical trails have tested my ability to adjust and recover.

for added difficulty, ride after a rain storm
for added difficulty, ride after a rain storm

New Jersey State Triathlon (7-21-13) Race Report

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With the NYC Triathlon, aka the “A” race, out of the way, I really had no pressure going into the New Jersey State Triathlon. I knew that the course was going to be flat & fast. I also knew that the field would be more competitive since this race also served as the State Championship race.

I was originally registered for the 2012 edition of the race, but had pulled out in order to participate in Ironman Lake Placid instead.

I may be understating the weather condition during race week, but it was HOT! The race directors had sent a final newsletter to all racers, which included the temperature of the Mercer County Lake – a staggering 86 degrees. By race morning, it was up to 90 degrees. No wetsuit swim.

Because it has been over 2 weeks since this race, I will simply state that this race went alright.
There was nothing extraordinary.
On to the next one.

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NJ State Tri finish

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