Preparing iBike for triathlon events.

[jvandyk]

I was wondering about using the iBike during a triathlon event with specific reference to the pre-ride wind calibration of the unit as the bike sits in transition. So, I rack up my bike in the morning or for bigger events the day before, I do the wind offset and wake-up the wireless sensors in the transition area then head to the start of the swim, complete the swim and then get ready to ride. At this point I assume the computer has shut-off and I will have to wake it up again (since there would be roughly 30min between doing the pre-ride calibration and returning to the bike). Will the wind offset need to be re-done at this point to properly read the watts?? Or will the initial wind offset be "stored" in the computer so I can simply ride away?

The reason I ask is because when we do the coast downs and 4 mile ride we are instructed to do a wind offset prior to the coast downs. When I leave my home I do the wind offset first, ride to my location for the coastdowns and then proceed to do another wind offset check before doing the coast downs.

Again, if the initial wind offset is completed in the transition area prior to the swim and I turn the unit on as I transistion to the bike portion will the wind offset be correct?

Is the tilt affected by this as well since the bike may be hung from the saddle??

Thanks for your input.

Jack

[Velocomp]

Jack, good questions!

When you get to the race site it's a good idea to do a wind offset. Then, once you get to the transition place all you need to do is get on your bike, start pedaling, then wake up your iBike. Click the center button to pair-up your sensors and you're off.

If your mount is solid (I am sure it is) then tilt will be unaffected by the bike being hung from the saddle.