Ah crap I actually have to care now
03-04-10, 09:45 PM
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Ah crap I actually have to care now
Actually I'm excited to be rid of the noob stigma. Had this email tonight:
The following request to change your USCF category has been approved and processed by USA Cycling:
robncircus - 2010-02-27 16:13
Member: Robert Clouthier
License: Road Racer
Request to change category from Cat 5 to Cat 4
robncircus - 2010-02-27 16:13
Member: Robert Clouthier
License: Road Racer
Request to change category from Cat 5 to Cat 4
03-04-10, 09:55 PM
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I'm a 4, and I was doing well, but I was still quite the noob.
Don't let it get to your head, and yes attack.
(Congrats now kick some ass!)
Don't let it get to your head, and yes attack.
(Congrats now kick some ass!)
03-04-10, 10:00 PM
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Thanks! I know I'm still a noob but the whole "being a 5" stigma is now gone 
03-04-10, 10:30 PM
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A 4 is a 5 that survived 10 starts without quitting.
That is something to be proud of because most quit well before 10 starts.
That is something to be proud of because most quit well before 10 starts.
03-04-10, 11:34 PM
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Why what happens? I have yet to start my first start out of the ten. Do they just get discouraged? Or is it so horrible that they fear for their lives and quit so their children will have a father?
03-05-10, 12:21 AM
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And what Ze said.
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03-05-10, 02:10 AM
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feels good man.
only bummer for me was going from the tangible knock 10 races down goal to the more pie in the sky "get those points" 4 to 3 action.
only bummer for me was going from the tangible knock 10 races down goal to the more pie in the sky "get those points" 4 to 3 action.
03-05-10, 06:17 AM
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Well done, have more fun
03-05-10, 08:01 AM
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Most people can't stand being dropped a few times & still keep paying maybe just to hang on. That's what I had to do. I am not a natural at this sport. It takes a special kind of masochist to keep coming back to amateur bike racing. You've got to love the small victories.
03-05-10, 08:04 AM
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03-05-10, 08:15 AM
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Making a kilometer blurry
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03-05-10, 09:02 AM
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this was entertaining to read and helps me appreciate what goes into becoming a professional champion
03-05-10, 09:08 AM
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Making a kilometer blurry
