First Race / Win of the Year!
01-01-11, 05:09 PM
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First Race / Win of the Year!
This is actually my first win of all time. But the race was just a 3.5mile climb, 1200ft gain average grade 7%-8%. Raced in Juniors with about 8 starters? So It isn't really a legit win, but I did come first out of the 8 or so starters.
This win did mean a lot to me since 1) I wanted to win it last year 2) I wanted to win it as a Junior (this is my last year) and 3) This is the mountain that got me in cycling and racing.
Garmin Data:
https://connect.garmin.com/activity/61452424
Race Report and some Pics:
https://dbcyclingblog.blogspot.com/20...ill-climb.html
Happy New Years!
This win did mean a lot to me since 1) I wanted to win it last year 2) I wanted to win it as a Junior (this is my last year) and 3) This is the mountain that got me in cycling and racing.
Garmin Data:
https://connect.garmin.com/activity/61452424
Race Report and some Pics:
https://dbcyclingblog.blogspot.com/20...ill-climb.html
Happy New Years!
01-01-11, 05:35 PM
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Nice job on the race and the blog post! Unfortunately, the equivalent "race" for me is the MS 150 charity ride and I am not allowed to race it per BF rules.
01-01-11, 08:49 PM
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Congratulations !
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Great job Dom. Fingers crossed for a strong 2011 for you. As for me, based on today, I'm still in "build"
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Congrats.
01-02-11, 12:44 AM
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Awesome. Stop playing it down though: You crossed the line first. That's a legitimate win.
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Congrats!!!! So much fun to read race reports that end in a win!!!!
It is hard to start a season with a win, so kudos to you on good off-season training. I am going to use you as my inspiration, since my first race of the year (in 3months and I am already freaking out!) is a big target race for me.
It is hard to start a season with a win, so kudos to you on good off-season training. I am going to use you as my inspiration, since my first race of the year (in 3months and I am already freaking out!) is a big target race for me.
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Congrats!!!! So much fun to read race reports that end in a win!!!!
It is hard to start a season with a win, so kudos to you on good off-season training. I am going to use you as my inspiration, since my first race of the year (in 3months and I am already freaking out!) is a big target race for me.
It is hard to start a season with a win, so kudos to you on good off-season training. I am going to use you as my inspiration, since my first race of the year (in 3months and I am already freaking out!) is a big target race for me.
Why would you have your 1st race after ~6 months off be a target race?
01-02-11, 03:56 PM
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now one problem with my strategy of an early peak is that I may find that I establish myself as a threat early in the season and end up racing the next 6 months with a target on my back, but it is a risk I am willing to take. In fact, it could add an interesting dynamic/caveat to the season! ...yes, I know I am getting way ahead of myself. . .
01-02-11, 07:44 PM
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Thanks for the support everyone!
mcjimbosandwich, I don't drink Root Beer or other sodas, but I do drink Apple Cider every New Year! so...
mcjimbosandwich, I don't drink Root Beer or other sodas, but I do drink Apple Cider every New Year! so...
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