Originally Posted by vilelamb

All right, I've got about 6 weeks before my first race (women's collegiate). I'm not really competitive, just want to give it a try. Right now I'm riding this old beater bike from the 80s. I might have a new bike as soon as next week (Trek 1500). I'm thinking about trying track every Saturday to help build me up, I go to the gym, I ride a few days a week (I wish more, but I'm so busy). I have a heart rate monitor. So, I seem to have all the resources and tools, just wondering what I do with all this? I guess what I'm asking is, what should I work on as a beginner?

THANKS!