bikeme
07-11-12, 09:10 PM
It's this Sat., 7/14. I signed up for Beginner Men 50+ That number makes me laugh as I feel like I'm 25. Wish me luck.
Fifty Plus (50+) - My first mtb race in 20 years!
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k7baixo
07-11-12, 09:12 PM
Good luck!
bikeme
07-11-12, 10:48 PM
Good luck! Thanks! My goal is simple: ride as hard as I can and finish w/o any mishaps.
chasm54
07-12-12, 12:16 AM
You should venture into the new Masters racing sub-forum. (http://www.bikeforums.net/forumdisplay.php/317-50-Club-Masters-Racing-(All-Disciplines)) Lots of advice and support to be had.
stapfam
07-12-12, 12:32 AM
That feeling like 25--Add another 100 to that after the race and just hope it is not halfway through the race.
Usual suggestions- drink well before the event- you will not have much time during it--Eat a good breakfast and don't take the usual route of starting slow.
Good luck and don't fall off.
Usual suggestions- drink well before the event- you will not have much time during it--Eat a good breakfast and don't take the usual route of starting slow.
Good luck and don't fall off.
bikeme
07-15-12, 01:45 AM
Hey gang, I got 3rd place! Thanks for your tips and encouragement.
stapfam
07-15-12, 01:50 AM
Hey gang, I got 3rd place! Thanks for your tips and encouragement.
Up a categorie for next year--WHAT HAVE YOU DONE:eek:
Well done.
Up a categorie for next year--WHAT HAVE YOU DONE:eek:
Well done.
Bikey Mikey
07-15-12, 03:56 AM
Congrats.
bikeme
07-16-12, 04:49 PM
Thanks, all! I just found out my time beat all but 2 of the 40-49s :-) In fact, most of us 50+ guys did. Woo-hoo!