Originally Posted by
dmalvarado
Any suggestions from you guys on what races a first season rider should pick? The reason I ask is because I want to train for the right types of races, and a lot of your were once where I am. Any advice would be appreciated.
First part of the Texas race is season is mostly road races and circuit races. Crit season starts up early summer, and there's a smattering of time trials and stage races there throughout the year. Check out TXBRA to get a feel for the calender.
That being said as a beginning racer you need to learn how to race, and unless you have an extensive athletic background you're going to keep improving physically, so training for steady progression will serve you better for the first year or two than trying to peak for a specific event. There are several guys in your area on this board and quite a few TX racers, myself included who can share course knowledge, and provide other advice. I'd seek them out, try to hook up for a few training rides, ask questions, and then try to apply what you've learned at the races.
And schedule at least two days a week for either a very light ride or a full day off. Rest/recovery is crucial to progress and in preventing burnout.
If you want to dip your foot in the water this year the TX RR Championship will be held at Ft Hood Oct 9/10. It's a great course and completely closed to traffic so you have the whole road.