Originally Posted by
rsbob
I would guess that most people in the age bracket would be afraid of pulling a muscle doing this which might inhibit their cycling. I know I would have second thoughts. But go for it you warriors!
That's exactly what happened to me last time I took part in the school "Dad's" race on sports-day. No warm-up and straight into a full-on sprint wearing inappropriate shoes. Pulled my hamstring and was sore for a couple of weeks afterwards. Not been there since!