Ex So Cal Racer back in the saddle again
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Not above sucking wheel
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Ex So Cal Racer back in the saddle again
Long time cyclist, first time poster. 39 year old male cyclist stationed in Ventura County So Cal with the Navy. I've been into cycling for most of my life but got serious at the age of 15. I’ve been mostly into racing, road, mountain and cyclocross. I moved up as far as Cat 1/2 and dabbled with my National team from Guam for a few years. Who by the way sent a team to Barcelona in 1992 and to which we at least beat the Swedish National in the Time Trial Team compitetion, (they crashed). We also sent a team to the Sidney Olympics and a few World Championships until the UCI put the clamp down on “developing teams” sending “anyone” to world events, so much for Esprit De Corp between different cycling entities. Anyhoo, I got burned out doing 200-500 mile weeks for so long, sold/gave away most of my bike stuff and picked up golfing in 2000. I currently carry a 3.8 handicap and weigh 40lbs more than I did when I raced. A buddy of mine a few months ago asked if I’d ever rode a bike a long way before, and if I’d be interested in riding a MS 150. I joined his team “Team Bloodhound”, for the MS 150 So Cal in Santa Barbara CA, and quickly built a structured training plan which included, a Prep, Base, Build and Peak time cycles, I bought $3,000.00 worth of bike and bike gear much to the dismay of my wife, and kept it in the garage untouched over the last 3 months. I’m a firm believer in the 1 week to peak training plan. I’m not going to race anymore because golfing is just so much more enjoyable for me, but I will start riding to get back into shape and maybe if I try hard enough I’ll be able to pour myself back into my Medium sized one piece tt suit again. See you all out there.
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Lanky Lass
Too bad you love golfing more than cycling, but that's how it goes .
Enjoy the riding, and welcome to BF!
East Hill
Enjoy the riding, and welcome to BF!
East Hill
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riding once again
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Welcome to the forum! If burned out on racing, perhaps try joining some fellow cyclists of all speeds on some of our social rides instead. Check out the SoCal regional subforum for various possibilities, from coastal rides to ultrahilly centuries.
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riding once again
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Oh, and nice pic!
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Originally Posted by pedalmyass
I’m not going to race anymore because golfing is just so much more enjoyable for me...
I did the golf thing with my dad ONCE. After nine holes I told him I'd wait for him in the clubhouse.
BTW: Welcome to Bike Forums.
I hope you'll wake up and see that bicycling can be fun. It doesn't have to be all about racing, training, etc.
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The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.