Originally Posted by
Duke of Kent
Chicago is host to half of the SuperWeek series, host of the national criterium championships, and host of the biggest money races in the US.
Do you really think racing around here is easier than Miami?
The racers make the races hard. Race long enough and you'll find out that's true regardless of where you are.
True...
That said, I think early season racing in the colder parts of the country could be a bit easier for someone who can train comfortably outside all winter.
In the winter in N. Carolina I can ride nearly every day. If it's too bitterly cold to break out the road bike, it's NEVER too cold (rarely below 20 degrees) to ride trails on the MTB or CX bike. Hence, it's a lot easier to bang out rides at least mentally, than it is on the trainer.
I plan on testing this theory out early one spring in Iowa after riding my ass off in our comparatively balmy weather
