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09-01-10 | 12:23 PM
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the current BF trend of hating on paragraphs is boring.
anyone who races knows that masters events are faster then most 4/5.
it is possible to complete your first race, not crash and not get dropped. later.
anyone who races knows that masters events are faster then most 4/5.
it is possible to complete your first race, not crash and not get dropped. later.
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09-01-10 | 03:15 PM
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When my bike and I hit the pavement I landed on my right leg and then shoulder. Perhaps it was luck or presence of mind but I quickly shifted to my back. There was a high pitched whine which rapidly decreased in frequency as my body slid and slowed across the blacktop. I didn’t hear the bike as it disconnected from me and slide ahead. I felt the heat, the blow to my body as I shifted and the bright pain from the patches of skin that wore quickly from my body.
09-01-10 | 03:40 PM
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Finally a post worth reading. Well done on finishing. You beat a bunch of them even after crashing? Seems like you belong with the Masters already. Stay right where you are. You look tough enough to endure a few boo boo's!! 
09-01-10 | 03:47 PM
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"The pack passed me about three laps later. I was not depressed as I was rolling again at 24 mph. I caught a few stragglers and saw a few riders drop out before the finish. I rode on and in confusion, managed to ride an extra lap to make sure I finished completely."
It seems to me that he passed back a few people from the pack that had lapped him, after they dropped off because they weren't in contention for the sprint. Most serious/experienced racers don't feel the need to finish and/or sprint to the line if they are well out of contention.
09-01-10 | 05:44 PM
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great post!
I enjoyed the read and may see you out on the lakefront one day...I sometimes tie up my sailboat at the city dock and am amazed at all of the bike I see on the lakefront. I live in Lafayette and didn't know there were races here. Do you know who puts them on?
I enjoyed the read and may see you out on the lakefront one day...I sometimes tie up my sailboat at the city dock and am amazed at all of the bike I see on the lakefront. I live in Lafayette and didn't know there were races here. Do you know who puts them on?
09-01-10 | 06:13 PM
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I enjoyed your writeup. Heal well. Good for you for getting in there and trying, and that was very gutsy to get up and keep going. Ride on dude!!!
09-01-10 | 06:16 PM
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It doesn't sound that way from what he wrote:
"The pack passed me about three laps later. I was not depressed as I was rolling again at 24 mph. I caught a few stragglers and saw a few riders drop out before the finish. I rode on and in confusion, managed to ride an extra lap to make sure I finished completely."
It seems to me that he passed back a few people from the pack that had lapped him, after they dropped off because they weren't in contention for the sprint. Most serious/experienced racers don't feel the need to finish and/or sprint to the line if they are well out of contention.
"The pack passed me about three laps later. I was not depressed as I was rolling again at 24 mph. I caught a few stragglers and saw a few riders drop out before the finish. I rode on and in confusion, managed to ride an extra lap to make sure I finished completely."
It seems to me that he passed back a few people from the pack that had lapped him, after they dropped off because they weren't in contention for the sprint. Most serious/experienced racers don't feel the need to finish and/or sprint to the line if they are well out of contention.
09-01-10 | 06:20 PM
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Yes and I didn't mean to imply there was anything wrong with the OP for finishing, just commenting on the part about possibly beating some of the guys that dropped out at the end because they weren't sprinting.
09-02-10 | 04:27 PM
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Thanks for all the comments!
The bike is fine, it suffered a little abrasion on one shifter and one skewer. Good advice on the bandaging, will keep that in mind. Yes, I shaved the legs in advance and I fully understand why that is important.
I have located some local rides that are very brisk and will keep up with them.
I "lost" the front wheel by turning in to hard it made the turn to tight for the wheel to hold. It had rained earlier in the day but was drying up. I consider it to be a jugement error.
Again, thanks for reading. I'll do my best to keep you entertained. I will be finishing the year riding hard and looking forward to full year of racing next year.
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The bike is fine, it suffered a little abrasion on one shifter and one skewer. Good advice on the bandaging, will keep that in mind. Yes, I shaved the legs in advance and I fully understand why that is important.
I have located some local rides that are very brisk and will keep up with them.
I "lost" the front wheel by turning in to hard it made the turn to tight for the wheel to hold. It had rained earlier in the day but was drying up. I consider it to be a jugement error.
Again, thanks for reading. I'll do my best to keep you entertained. I will be finishing the year riding hard and looking forward to full year of racing next year.
0Gravity (Tom)
09-02-10 | 05:37 PM
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You have to remember that in a master's catagory there are guys who started racing in their teens and NEVER stopped. These guys have raced at a high level for many years. Most cat 5's are the newest of the new or at least those that have taken some time off - you have a much better chance against the 5's.
09-02-10 | 05:56 PM
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You have to remember that in a master's catagory there are guys who started racing in their teens and NEVER stopped. These guys have raced at a high level for many years. Most cat 5's are the newest of the new or at least those that have taken some time off - you have a much better chance against the 5's.
09-02-10 | 06:23 PM
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I hate age graded racing. When I was a Junior, I was racing against the likes of George Hincapie. A young but very fast George Hincapie! I couldn't wait to get in to the Senior ranks, where it was categorized on ability. There are some riders who are rather young, or somewhat old, but still pretty damn fast! Jumping in to racing in either the Junior or Masters category is definitely not taking the easy way.
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