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>Thanks! Sorry if it seemed basic but everyone starts >at the beginning. After seeing my first one, I'm now >trying to find information about this discipline, >checking with the local clubs to see if anyone has a >training program/advise, and looking into TT bikes. >Looking at the Cervelo Dual because of quality for the >price. But, still looking. > >I'll keep checking with this forum and at the web site >for more info. Can't find another one like it >although there are a few devoted to tri info. But, >that's not for me (I don't swim fast enough and no >place to really train). > >Thanks again. > >Dave > >>Keep one arm in the aerobars, reach and drink with the >>other >> >>- Gary >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>>No, and he spells his last name with an 'a' instead >of >>>'e'. Thanks for the reply, Gary! What do you think >>>is the best method so you can stay focused? Do you >>>reach and grab like on a regular bike or do you have >a >>>holder near the bars? I saw one person had a small >>>camelback but I wasn't sure how the tube stayed where >>>he needed it. >>> >>>Thanks! >>> >>>>First off, I assume you are not THE Dave Miller >>>>(http://www.maltamedia.com/sports/articles/2004/arti >c >>l >>>e >>>>_2967.shtml) >>>> >>>>Events over 30k may warrant use of a bottle or other >>>>hydration system. For 40k I use one small bottle. I >>>>raced a 54 mile TT last weekend and drank three >>>>bottles. Events 20k and under will probably not need >>>>water. >>>> >>>>- Gary >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>>Greetings Forum! Two questions. After watching a >>>>>local time trial (central Maryland), I became >>>>>intrigued and have strongly considering jumping >into >>>>>this discipline. But, I'd like to know if I could >>>>>still use a TT bike for regular group/solo riding >in >>>>>the rolling hills/mountains in my area. Most of us >>>>>have other lives and responsibilities, and mine >>>>>probably won't allow/understand 2 road-type bikes. >>>>> >>>>>Hydration: I wasn't clear after reading an article >>>>>what the best method for staying hydrated was. I >>>>>could see that drinking from a water bottle would >>>>>distract you and also cut down on your >>aerodynamics. >>>>>But, going 40K without drinking something once in a >>>>>while would seem to cut down on your performance. >>>>>What's the best solution? >>>>> >>>>>Thanks! I hope I can get into this discipline and >>be >>>>>ready for events this time next year.

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