Got the B&M Cyo last night and set it up on my Crosscheck (which happens to have the dynohub wheel right now). The reflector provides some serious light control. The beam is like a modern car headlight, having a very distinct cutoff at the top and sides, with some spill directed in front of the wheel. I hopped on a tiny section of single track and the light was not dazzling, but sufficient. To light up the turns, I definitely need a helmet light in conjunction w/ the Cyo (true for pretty much any bar mount unless it is super floody). I think the Cyo has promise for the race, since I will not need to worry about batteries...more testing to follow.
Sitting here icing my knees, just got finished stretching my elbows. I'll get these problems solved the right way, listen to my body, stretch, ice, strengthen my forearms, etc.
The thread on race pacing on MTBR is getting some good responses and has led me to some great articles on nutrition, training and pacing here: http://lwcoaching.com/?p=219
Looks like I need to plan on 300-400 calories per hour. I should have a couple sit down meals planned during the race.
Things to bring that I hadn't considered:
table
chairs
eye drops to deal w/ the dust
I need to remember to taper prior to the race. Probably a week or two.
I'd like to get in some miles with the geared bike today. The weather is conspiring against me, with 50mph gusts in the forecast! At a minimum, I'll train Ryu Te (Karate) for 1.5 hours tonight, specifically the Eku kata.
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