Question about racing? And any races in/around Toronto?
08-03-03, 08:08 PM
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Question about racing? And any races in/around Toronto?
Do you need a top-notch bike to race? I just have a 'low-entry' bike, Giant Yukon. No disc brakes, just a good 'ol Manitou shock...basic stuff...Deore derailleur.
08-03-03, 08:27 PM
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No you don't...while a bike helps if you are a capable racer you will place well regardless of the bike.
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the bike is not as important as the engine(yourself) but still, you have to have one thats reliable and sutch. having bike problems durring a race really sucks.
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Lots of races around Toronto.
Check out these sites to find out more info.
ontariocycling.org - Lists all OCA events in Ontario.
chicoracing.com
alpharacing.com
bikenxs.com
Those should keep you busy for the summer!!
Check out these sites to find out more info.
ontariocycling.org - Lists all OCA events in Ontario.
chicoracing.com
alpharacing.com
bikenxs.com
Those should keep you busy for the summer!!
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08-04-03, 09:15 PM
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Originally posted by mindbogger
where do u usually ride aquariaguy?
where do u usually ride aquariaguy?
it's one of the most technical in ontario i've heard...
but i'm not good..i walk up and down some of them..so yah
i basically ride around the don trails...i have to venture out to kelso and dagmar sometime
