taking the plunge
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taking the plunge
Dear Quentin Read,
The following request to change your USCF category has been approved and processed by USA Cycling:
Member: Quentin Read
License: Road Racer
Request to change category from Cat 3 to Cat 2
The following request to change your USCF category has been approved and processed by USA Cycling:
Member: Quentin Read
License: Road Racer
Request to change category from Cat 3 to Cat 2
any words of advice?
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Congrats! I'm still not sure I even want to upgrade... kudos to you for diving in!
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Shortly thereafter, I came hustling by. The difference being that when I chose to apply my energy, I passed 20 people on the hardest section of the course. Jumped from the last third into semi-respectability. Did that a couple more times despite losing a contact (and losing spots in literally every corner because I HAD to open gaps). Was top 20 at the start of the last lap, pulled a teammate down a long straight, and then did my best to keep it upright in the crazy antics that always occur at the finish. Got 28th. My friend got blown out the back about half a dozen laps into the race. Simply because he chose very inappropriate times/sections to make a move for position.
So, the difference between being a strong 3 and a seasoned 2 is this: You're about the same strength. But a 2 knows how to use his energy in an intelligent manner. He learns how to survive, and eventually, become a factor. A 3 who is still a 3 (i.e. still figuring how to beat the 3s) is still almost all motor, not much brains.
Basically, you're a 2 now. That means you've figured out how to race your bike with a decent amount of intelligence. If you survive the first 15-30min without killing yourself and getting blown out, you'll be fine. I promise.
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Thanks for the tips y'all. I'm going to spend the rest of the season honing my tactical skills which I will probably have to use just to stay with the pack. Expect updates soon...
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Congrats/condolences. Good job.
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Very nice. I don't think you'll have any big problems in the 2. You're plenty strong.
Hell, everyone's upgrading now Once my knee heals up I'm running out of excuses to win. My plan for a mandatory upgrade in 2009 still stands!
40 points FTW!
Hell, everyone's upgrading now Once my knee heals up I'm running out of excuses to win. My plan for a mandatory upgrade in 2009 still stands!
40 points FTW!
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Looks like you've placed 2nd and 5th in P/1/2/3 races already this year, so I can bet you'll be fine. Just keep training hard, and don't think you can slack off because you're 'there".
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Can I upgrade from being in my 40's to being in my 30's or 20's ??
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A friend of mine, a 3 with a half dozen 3s races under his belt, came flying by me a lap or two into his first Pro/1/2/3 race yesterday. Then he had to lock up his brakes before the corner. Did this for a couple of laps, trying to move up. There were 120 racers in the field, so it was going to take a while, no matter what he did.
Shortly thereafter, I came hustling by. The difference being that when I chose to apply my energy, I passed 20 people on the hardest section of the course. Jumped from the last third into semi-respectability. Did that a couple more times despite losing a contact (and losing spots in literally every corner because I HAD to open gaps). Was top 20 at the start of the last lap, pulled a teammate down a long straight, and then did my best to keep it upright in the crazy antics that always occur at the finish. Got 28th. My friend got blown out the back about half a dozen laps into the race. Simply because he chose very inappropriate times/sections to make a move for position.
So, the difference between being a strong 3 and a seasoned 2 is this: You're about the same strength. But a 2 knows how to use his energy in an intelligent manner. He learns how to survive, and eventually, become a factor. A 3 who is still a 3 (i.e. still figuring how to beat the 3s) is still almost all motor, not much brains.
Basically, you're a 2 now. That means you've figured out how to race your bike with a decent amount of intelligence. If you survive the first 15-30min without killing yourself and getting blown out, you'll be fine. I promise.
Shortly thereafter, I came hustling by. The difference being that when I chose to apply my energy, I passed 20 people on the hardest section of the course. Jumped from the last third into semi-respectability. Did that a couple more times despite losing a contact (and losing spots in literally every corner because I HAD to open gaps). Was top 20 at the start of the last lap, pulled a teammate down a long straight, and then did my best to keep it upright in the crazy antics that always occur at the finish. Got 28th. My friend got blown out the back about half a dozen laps into the race. Simply because he chose very inappropriate times/sections to make a move for position.
So, the difference between being a strong 3 and a seasoned 2 is this: You're about the same strength. But a 2 knows how to use his energy in an intelligent manner. He learns how to survive, and eventually, become a factor. A 3 who is still a 3 (i.e. still figuring how to beat the 3s) is still almost all motor, not much brains.
Basically, you're a 2 now. That means you've figured out how to race your bike with a decent amount of intelligence. If you survive the first 15-30min without killing yourself and getting blown out, you'll be fine. I promise.
If you're younger it will just take some time to develop the ability to sustain an attack or bidge and work (worth a damn) and have something at the end. I'm doing everything I can to raise my threshold power, which will not only help during attacks or covering but tt's as well.
Congrats! Maybe you'll get humbled like me (most) but, riding with stronger/smarter guys will only serve to help you in the long run. Good luck with all!
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Congrats on the upgrade.
In Cat 3 there are a few really strong guys. In P/1/2 pretty much everyone is strong with a few guys having bad days thrown in.
Learn to be patient.
In Cat 3 there are a few really strong guys. In P/1/2 pretty much everyone is strong with a few guys having bad days thrown in.
Learn to be patient.
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Congrats. You'll be fine in the 2s. Local races aren't much different from what you've been in. The bigger races (Lowcountry, Carolina Cup, etc.) will be a bit harder, but it's not too bad. The most aggravating thing for me is that I can't double up anymore.
Congrats. You'll be fine in the 2s. Local races aren't much different from what you've been in. The bigger races (Lowcountry, Carolina Cup, etc.) will be a bit harder, but it's not too bad. The most aggravating thing for me is that I can't double up anymore.