The new team bike, a Specialized Transition S-Works, was definitely faster than the rider! Despite this being Southern California, it was only 27 degrees at race time. They moved the start of the course due to road hazards, so we hit a climb about 250 meters in. Unfortunately, the cold air kicked off an asthma attack that left me peddling well below my top end. I recovered somewhat at the turn and pulled back some time on the return. Still, nowhere near my average run the course. Oh well.....

A big thanks to Don's Bike's and Team D.A.R.E. for the sponsorship. Better start living up to my end of the bargain!!!