Road Cycling - My First Race

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shimano_cranker
05-25-04, 02:38 PM
I'm 15 and plan to do my first race on Sunday. I have no idea how to prepare. If it is Tuesday now and the race is on Sunday, what would be the most effective thing for me to do riding wise? Should i do intervals today then go easy the rest of the week or what? Thanks a lot.

EDIT: By the way, it is a 20 mile criterium. Its not a very big deal, but I want to try and do well.

55/Rad
05-25-04, 03:44 PM
What kind of training have you done up until now?

55/Rad
pacesetter
05-25-04, 04:49 PM
Ride easy eat well, good luck!

Smoothie104
05-25-04, 05:02 PM
HAHAHA!

Please let us know how it went for you!
shimano_cranker
05-25-04, 06:01 PM
Well, I've got about 450 miles for this year so far. All have been good, quality miles. I've gotten some isolated leg training in and some intervals. I've done hills, and i did a 41 miler on sunday. That's the longest I've ever ridden. I own a Trek 2300 and usually average around 18mph. Give or take .5mph. Thanks for your imput.
Cobra
05-25-04, 06:04 PM
Do you have a team your going to be with?
shimano_cranker
05-25-04, 06:51 PM
Nope, i just got my first road bike a few months ago. Its just going to be an experience for me and maybe ill meet some people. Do my stats seem good for my age?
jfmckenna
05-25-04, 07:17 PM
Go to this race get a feel for the compitition and adjust accordingly. If you get your but kicked then you know you need more training if this sport is your thing. If you win then guess what you need more training ;) Have fun post back the results.