in the early summer, there is a track series here at the Portland International Raceway. they close the track, and let cyclists race in the evenings. women's racing is part of the program. i timidly e mailed the organizer guy and asked some questions. he wants me to come out and try it. i asked him if there were a lot of novice women like myself who desire to race, he said there are a ton of novice women.

i want to go out there, but i am a little intimidated. (this coming from the most headstrong intimidating woman that is me). i am afraid of looking like an idiot out there, and crashing due to my inexperience.

i need some advice.............

what would all you girls do?