Many of you know that I've been threatening to participate in the time-trial series at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Well, my skinsuit — the garment at right — arrived today. If nothing else I can say that I can fit into a men's extra small garment. The scientist said I don't even look close to ridiculous. Though very tight — there's reason it's called a skinsuit — it is amazingly comfortable. To supplement a response to ladymacsquish, the conventional wisdom about bibs and singlets fitting better is true. I wore it tonight while I did an hour on the trainer and it felt good even though it was straight out of the package. Getting it over my shoulders, both on and off, was a challenge but not even close to insurmountable. I have a few more investments to make and many more hours on the trainer and road before I spend a Wednesday in Charlotte but I think the day is approaching.
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When is the full-body shave scheduled?
If it occurs it will not be a full-body shave — waist down only. I sweated too much as an adolescent for my chest hair. Other milestones that have to be reached include the installation and fitting of aerobars and actual registration for the event. I will keep readers apprised of all of these events should they occur.
I rode with aero bars for a bit on Saturday and I'm amazed at how it made me pedal faster, just being in the position like that.
Good to know. I have a feeling the aero bars might possibly be coming next week. We'll see.
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