Quote Originally Posted by mtbdarby
. I'm so darn nervous before a race and it takes me so long to get into my groove that as I'm getting settled in, I'm done with my lap.
Do you warm up before you race? Either on a trainer or on the road? GO for about 20 minutes of spin effort with 3-5 quick bursts in there to get your heart ready to race and by the time you hit the start line, your muscles are warm, your heart's been elevated and is ready and you're off.