i'm going to race tomorrow! First time!

[TrekJeni]

Okay, so I found a race to do on saturday (tomorrow). All week, I was like, "no, yes, no, yes, screw it, YES!"

I made sure to tell all my cycling friends yesterday about it. That way there is no way I can chicken out!

Beginner's Women - they had 6 entries last year. The guy putting it on said not to be scared and if I liked it enough, the open women were going out after beginner's and I could race in that too! Wow, he must have confidence in me and I've only corresponded with him in emails!

So, here I am again, saying I'm going to race. If everyone knows, I WILL HAVE TO DO IT!!!

I told all my friends NOT to come, is that bad of me?

Stage fright, Jeni!

[spokewench]

Good for you! And, whatever makes you most comfortable about who comes to watch is what you go for. It never hurts to have people cheering for you though it always helps. If they are friends, they'll come to watch and cheer. If they are not your friends, they probably won't come anyway>

racing is fun - you should have a great time.

[Eden]

Good Luck! racing is a blast and I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun.

[velogirl]

Have fun, be safe, and race hard!

I always tell folks not to have friends come to spectate the first few times you race. You'll be nervous enough without them there, nevermind the additional pressure of wanting to do well for your friends. While cheering is nice, you have no idea of what the outcome will be. If you don't do well, it might be embarassing to you. And if your friends aren't there, you'll have fabulous stories to tell them!!!

Congratulations, Jenni.

[chickwhorips]

good luck and have fun! your gonna do great!

[adt216]

Good Luck! Have Fun and Be Safe!