Quote Originally Posted by bikemad1 View Post
. I live in Arizona and there's this Tour De Tucson bike race in November that I'm thinking of doing. The only things stopping me are: 1.) My bike is a "beginner" Trek Pilot 1.0 and not the super duper racing bikes that most riders have. .
Wellcome on board! Where in AZ do you live? I am in Chandler. If you are planning to participate in the El Tour, be careful. There are going to be about 3,000 riders there. My husband is going to do it but I will have to pass because I am pregnant. However, to get a good feel for it, try Tour de Scottsdale, which is 70 miles. The point of any Tour for the beginners is to finish and not to race. When you feel more comfortable in a group and with your own abilities, you can try to race. One more thing, take plenty of food and water with you, you will need them.
Good Luck!