Originally Posted by
timmyquest
when did you know you were ready to race?
When the gun went off at my first race and my right cleat clicked in.
Originally Posted by
timmyquest
I know i'll get my ass handed to me regardless, but i'd rather not finish dead last with everyone waiting on me
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Nobody will wait for you.
Originally Posted by
timmyquest
I know time on the bike is important, intervals help, etc...but any tips on getting "race ready" would be great.
Take the word "no" and any of its derivatives out of your vocabulary.
Originally Posted by
timmyquest
I bought a training book last year but i don't have the time/tools to follow that program unfortunately.
You have a bike, right? You took time to write this post, right? Sounds like you've got both time and tools.