Since I went down in the R2R crash last weekend, I'm without a normal road helmet, so I'm breaking out the aero helmet & aero bike. Which means...Haile Time Trial!

SO here's the general plan, we ride out to the Archer TT course, do a self timed TT of either 9 or 13 miles and then ride back to Haile Publix. This is self timed, so if a car is coming up on you when you're at the turn around...let the car pass & simply deduct 10, 20, 60 seconds from your time (whatever you feel is right). Also, don't feel like doing all that suffering alone...talk a friend (or two, or three) into doing a TTT (Team Time Trial).

Go as aero as you wanna go. It's just you against your own clock. You can share your time or keep it secret. It's all up to you.

Let's meet at Alligator Island Optical (next to Haile Publix on 91st street)

Meet 6pm, roll out at 6:05

Distance: approx. 35 miles (depending on what you choose)

Speed: That's entirely up to you! (the ride to and from the course will be relaxed / warm up pace)

Since I'm doing this ride TT style due to my current lack of a normal helmet, I'm going to step on my soapbox for a second (so stop reading if you'd like):

If you went down in that (or any) crash - get a new helmet. Helmet manufacturers suggest replacing your helmet once every 3 years or 1 crash whichever comes first. Even if you crashed and can't see any damage, you might have compromised the structural foam underneath the outer shell. As for the 3 year time line...your helmet is made up of foam. UV rays break down foam. We live in Florida where just about every ride you get lots of UV exposure.

Sure, if you crash on a "damaged" helmet, you might not hit that exact spot of compromised foam and you might be fine...but do you want to take that chance? What's your head worth?

OK, I'm off my soapbox. I hope to see you tomorrow night!