Pacific Northwest - Trainning partner

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kxhod
10-22-09, 01:29 PM
Is it to soon to be looking for a trainning partner for races in the spring?

Yes I am new to cycling (year and 1/2 riding) and I am very fit @ 54 y/o. So really I'm looking for a Trainning partner/Coach.
I have some goals I want to reach and the first is to ride a race (Sea Otter Classic) with my brother who lives in Monterey Ca. I also want to ride some events here in Washington. STP, RAW. I also just bought a MTB bike for cross trainning.

I live in Auburn and will be joining the Cascade Bicycle Club to learn also.

I can use any help or advice.

jazzyrider
10-22-09, 03:55 PM
You're off to a good start and plan. Cascade rides are great and very helpful. I started there and worked my way up doing various Cascade rides like Chilly Hilly, STP, etc. before moving on to a team which is the next level...

You should check out the WA race site: http://www.wsbaracing.com. Lots of info there including Meet the Teams rides going on now: http://wsbaracing.com/meet_the_teams

Hope that helps.
kxhod
10-23-09, 01:31 PM
Thank you jazzyrider.

Thanks for the links and the info. The racing site is great and I'm sure I will be entering some races.
Do you know where there are some good MTB trails for begginers.
I just sent off my membership to Cascade and joined wsbaracing.

jazzyrider
10-25-09, 12:44 PM
Here's a link to some beginner's trails =>

http://evergreenmtb.org/wiki/index.php?title=Trails_for_Beginners

Lake Sawyer near Kent/Auburn is also a good trail too. The above link is from Evergreen MTB club formerly BBTC, another well known club similar to Cascade but for MTBers.
woodway
10-25-09, 10:25 PM
Lake Sawyer link is here:

http://evergreenmtb.org/wiki/index.php?title=Trail:Lake_Sawyer

Evergreen also holds Mountain Bike Bootcamps and beginner rides. Very friendly folks, they love to get new riders. You can find lot's of information on their main website:

http://www.evergreenmtb.org
Mtn Mike
10-26-09, 08:14 AM
Yeah you're on the right track. You'll meet so many people when you join a club or team. Don't be afraid to "shop around' for a club, because different clubs have different focuses and you'll have to find one to match your goals.