Originally Posted by rockmuncher
Sounds like fun! I "raced" at Calga and did nothing. 4th or 5th. Two broke away and noone could be bothered chasing them. Stupid me was waiting for a local to show me when to start sprinting for 3rd. Apparently they already were!! Rolled across the line feeling like a complete dork. Coulda, Shoulda, Didn't!
Kinda long post, but worth reading. There's 5 races for each class at BMX. Race 4 is a "Rolling" race, where you pedal like mad until the first jump, then have to try to roll the rest of the way around the track by "Pumping" the bike over the jumps and rythym sections. Funny, that's what I do every race.
I was under the impression that was saved for the last race of the night, so when I lined up for race 4, and the guy next to me says it's the rolling race, I didn't think he was serious. Not that anyone there's taking the piss out of the new American guy or anything. The gate drops, and everyone shoots out like they're being chased by a mad dog. Going into the first turn, I'm thinking "Damn, I'm in the lead!". Then I notice I'm the only dickhead pedalling.
As if that wasn't bad enough, I didn't maintain enough momentum to get all the way around the track. Luckily I didn't have my number yet, so no one will remember me. I hope.
[edit] I've got some Ultegra cranks with a BB on the way (slow boat) but Munchie's got first shot at making an offer. Customer loyalty and all.