Originally Posted by dobrado

Floyd Bennett Field Cat5 race today.

Last place, but I realize my weakness.

I spin way more than I should! Today was my 3rd race (Cat5), and I remember the moment I realized that I wasn't going to be able to finish with the group. It was the 2nd lap, and I was in the middle of the pack, noticing I was dropping back even though I was pedaling. Looked at the speed and realized I was doing 30mph, which just happens to be the fastest I've ever gone (not going downhill or drafting).

Anyways, one of the other racers told me I need to work on pushing bigger gears; I had the spinning part down, but being able to move bigger gears is what will make a huge difference. We rode back together and practiced keeping it in the smaller gears in the back (I was riding big ring up front the whole race).

Fun stuff though, this racing thing!