Originally Posted by
Tapeworm21
I'm ordering a Caad9 on Thursday for crits. I already have some Ksyriums for it (I hate that wheel but they're stiff as hell) and am waiting to save some funds for Rival shifters and a rear derailleur. I've always wanted a built up aluminum bike anyways. I learned a couple days ago they won't be made in America after this year so I better jump on board.
I raced a crit in January. Took 6th place after a full year of hard training. I'll just train harder this year and go from there. And honestly, I don't have a car to drive myself to races so I have to hit the very local ones.
I think my main problem is I'm riding right now for no reason. I need a goal. Racing is really the only goal I can think of.
I'd just start racing now man, at this point i think of my races as intervals training for almost. If racing is your goal race. If you took 6th a your first crit you're obviously strong, I've done 10 races and haven't got anywhere close to 6th. Last race I might have but I working for other team members, anywho I'd say get your CAAD and race as much as possible. Then you'll know better what you need to do for next year.