The Penn Bay YMCA Time Trial is the first race of the Maine Time Trial series. The course is a 16 mile out an back that features gradual climbs, fast descents, long, open straight sections and strong winds. About 50 riders turn up for this race. This is the first race for Frame and Wheel on an Austro-Daimler tt Carbon. Frame and Wheel sets out soon after 9 am. There is a tail wind on the out bound section, but it is hard to notice. Frame and Wheel concentrates on the road, position and gearing. The road is rough in sections. The climb up to the turn around is as challenging as in previous years. A strong head wind greets all riders after the turnaround. The climb at mile ten brings out the drool and the following wind swept straights torture the mind. The Reduced Speed Ahead sign means that the finish line is 500 meters up the road at the end of a gradual climb. The race is over. Frame and Wheel’s time is 33:21 (2011: 33:45) and fast enough to win the day. Frame and Wheel congratulates everyone on their results and thanks the organizers for putting on what is a classic time trial race.
Frame and Wheel joins Doug Chaisson, Nate Smith and Nate Davis for a post race ride around Searsmont, Lincolnville and Hope. A great route that features some impressive vistas and the climb up the suitably named Hatchett Mountain.
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