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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Munich Germany (formerly Portland OR, Texas)
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Bikes: '02 Specialized FSR, '03 RM Slayer, '99 Raleigh R700, '97 Norco hartail, '89 Stumpjumper
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it's always fun to get a little pumped up for a race! it's also a nice thing every so often to do a ride non-stop without having to stop to check the map ro wait for friends or break for lunch. plus, you can see how much your training has paid off (just don't compare yourself directly to the pros)
enjoy getting pumped up, but don't stress about it. if you've trained hard up till now, taking it easy is the way to go.
P.S. there are other threads discussing the merits of shaving, but i personally find that shaving the legs the night before a big race is the perfect mental preparation...
good luck on your race!