Just turned 40 and started riding, where to start with racing?
I have always been an adrenaline junky. Was wondering where to start with racing.
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0) do some group rides
1) start reading: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...s-a-tip-or-two 2) sign up: http://usacycling.org 3) win! |
Yep, do the above. Ask remaining questions after 1).
Welcome to the forum, and the sport. |
Good luck, don't let your age hinder you; there are some fast dudes in the forties, including a guy that won a grand tour. 40 is the new 39.
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Cat 5
I started at 47, don't let your age get in the way. http://www.usacycling.org/encyclingpedia/ http://www.usacycling.org/usa-cycling-rule-book.htm |
You should also check in here. Master's racing forum.
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Welcome to the boards. |
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The starting line preferably. People tend to look down upon it if you cheat.
(Have fun!) |
Started at fat and fifty something. I ain't getting younger, but am getting thinner and may even get competitive (especially when I turn sixt and am on the young side of that "cat".;))
I started by taking the class at a local velodrome. If there is one near you, it's a good way to start. It even inspired me to buy my own fixie. |
Look for an Early Bird race series near you. They usually have mentored races for the Cat 5's and are good low-key way to gain race skills and meet other racers in your area.
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Originally Posted by caloso
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Look for an Early Bird race series near you. They usually have mentored races for the Cat 5's and are good low-key way to gain race skills and meet other racers in your area.
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Originally Posted by snidely
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Anything like this in SoCal? I Googled with no success.
PM me. I am one of the NorCal mentors but spend a lot of time in SoCal, and would be happy to do an "intro to racing" for you and some rides and help steer you through the process. |
Originally Posted by Racer Ex
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No. There are races pretty much year round but in one of the biggest area for cycling the training is all ad-hoc.
PM me. I am one of the NorCal mentors but spend a lot of time in SoCal, and would be happy to do an "intro to racing" for you and some rides and help steer you through the process. |
Doesn't this kind of thing usually end up with a female police officer pointing to a doll asking where you were touched?
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Originally Posted by gsteinb
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Doesn't this kind of thing usually end up with a female police officer pointing to a doll asking where you were touched?
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Originally Posted by gsteinb
(Post 16250017)
Doesn't this kind of thing usually end up with a female police officer pointing to a doll asking where you were touched?
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Originally Posted by snidely
(Post 16249847)
Anything like this in SoCal? I Googled with no success.
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