The Internet of Bikes: 2013 New England Time Trial Championships Wood River Junction, Rhode Island

The Internet of Bikes: 2013 New England Time Trial Championships Wood River Junction, Rhode Island

 The New England Time Trial Championship is a late summer time trial held in Wood River Junction, Rhode Island. The course is a 13 mile loop that features rolling terrain, narrow roads, some tough climbing (550 feet of elevation gain) and great competition. This is the first time Frame and Wheel has competed in this event. Conditions are dry and calm. Temperatures are in the 80s. More than 100 riders are starting this event. Frame and Wheel is riding the Austro-Daimler tt Carbon Champagne. The bike is running very well. Frame and Wheel sets off and gets up to speed. The first section is flat and fast. Frame and Wheel is able to push a big gear. The first turn is not as sharp as an anticipated. Frame and Wheel loses some time here. The climbing begins soon after. Frame and Wheel catches some riders here. The following descent is gradual but fast. Frame and Wheel is able to push a big gear and gains some time. Frame and Wheel negotiates the next turn smoothly and at good speed because it is clear of cars. More climbing follows. The road narrows and winds and sight lines shorten. Frame and Wheel concentrates on keeping speed up over the short and sharp climbs. The final mile is fast and Frame and Wheel is feeling the effort. Frame and Wheel can see a group of riders up the road and pushes hard to catch them before the finish. Frame and Wheel almost succeeds, but has gained some time nevertheless. The race is over. Frame and Wheel completes the course with a time of 27:17.2 which is fast enough to win the 45 to 49 category and secure second place overall (56 seconds behind World Champion Masters Time Trial Champion Tim Mitchell / CCB Racing). It is a fine day for Maine riders: Hank Pfeifle wins the 60 to 64 category (29:51), Dave Znamierowski (29:15) and Ed Sebok (29:58) finish first and second, respectively, in the 50 to 54 category, Mark Caron (29:31) finishes third in the 45 to 49 category and Anna Caron wins the the Junior Women 13 to 14 category (13:13) and the Junior Women 15 to 16 category (44:57). Frame and Wheel congratulates all the riders on their results and thanks the organizers for arranging a fine and well run time trial.