[Mtnbike247365]

Hey, My first year on a race team, entry level, and I'm 13 years old. I've been training for two years and I XC Bike, I can't wait for my races, what should I do to prepare?

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[Jason Brown]

play some downhill domination and learn how to kick people off their bikes when you ride by them :D

[sarsparilla]

keep riding as much as you can, and when you do ride, push yourself. Try not to do pointless miles, push yourself as hard as you can. Make yourself a semi-long loop and then time yourself, then go back there like once a wek and time yourself again so you can measure improvements. Good luck.

[DjRider04]

Practice on a semi-long loop with a LOT of climbing. If you get used to climbing, fast, you'll do good.......unless its shorttrack.

O yeah, play lots of Downhill Domination and learn how to throw waterbottles to take out your opponents!

[Jason Brown]

I'm devoting my next paycheck to those HOMING WATERBOTTLES! yea!

[raleigh pride]

hey im 13, ride daily and want some race action! does anybody know any xc racing oppourtunities in so cal?

thanks