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Jocelyn McCauley Looks for More Kona Success on Her Ventum Tempus

Photos: Kevin Mackinnon

American Jocelyn McCauley has had two top-tier finishes in Kona, finishing 10th in 2017 and again in 2023, the last time the women raced on the Big Island. She is back in Hawaii once more this year, and she is looking to record yet another big result at the IRONMAN World Championship.

McCauley has only raced a couple of times in 2025, finishing second at IRONMAN New Zealand (a race where she often finds big results, including a pair of wins) and eighth at 70.3 St. George. She will be lining up for her second full-distance race of the year in Kona on Saturday, riding her trusty Ventum Tempus along the Big Island’s iconic lava fields.

We got the chance to visit McCauley in Kona on Tuesday, when she gave us a closer look a the bike that she hopes can carry her into the top 10 once more in Hawaii. – Ben Snider-McGrath

Drivetrain

GroupsetShimano Dura Ace
Crank Length155 mm
Chain Rings 56/44t
Power MeterRotor Aldhu INspider
Cassette11/32t
PedalsWahoo Speedplay Aero

Cockpit

AerobarFastTT
Hydration Mounting and SystemTriRig Elevator/ 2 bottles
ComputerWahoo

Rear Hydration and Saddle

Hydration System Xlab Gorilla XT cage
Saddle jCob Type 5
Number of bottles 1

Wheels

Front WheelHED Vanquish V84
Rear WheelHED Jet 180
Tires (Race Day)Continental Aero 111 – 28 mm (front)
Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR – 25 mm (rear)
Tire Pressure 55 psi front/ 58 psi rear

Tags:

IRONMANIRONMAN World Championshipironman world championship 2025jocelyn mccauleyKonaKona 2025VentumVentum Tempus

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