Sounds like you guys are fairly serious racers. I'm going to try cyclocross this weekend--but I'm not going to be category anything, I'm Masters age, and I'm just going to go thru it way slow. Have to start somewhere.
I was up at Glouscester last week, those women were awesome. Lynne Bessette won, she is incredibly strong and also pretty and feminine looking.
The guys were great too. I can see how it would be hard to jump into those competitive packs.
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10-17-2006, 12:50 PM #1
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Crediamo in te, bici!
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10-17-2006, 01:47 PM #2
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Hey, Chains! If they offer a C or beginners category, you should race that. The masters are typically very fast, many of them elite level racers. Just because they're older doesn't mean they're slower.
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10-17-2006, 02:22 PM #3
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Yeah I know that, I just meant I'm the age of a master! I'll be in the B women's race that goes with the little kiddies. There isn't a specific beg. race at this event. Its only a relatively small club ride, and only 30 minutes.Crediamo in te, bici!
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10-18-2006, 03:31 AM #4
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Which Race?
Hey Chains! Welcome to 'cross.
Which race are you doing this weekend? Headed to CT or to VT?
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10-18-2006, 04:12 AM #5
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Mansfield Hollow, CT
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I'm going to Mansfield Hollow in CT, no pressure to perform or anything. I have never been in any kind of race in my entire life, so it will be different.
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10-18-2006, 04:25 AM #6
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Good Luck!
I haven't yet decided if I am doing that race this weekend, but if I do, I will let you know! A couple of my teammates are registered though.
Here is a brief description from one of my teammates: It has a little bit of off camber stuff, run-ups, and wooded single track. She said that she really likes this course.
If this is your first race, remember that the most important thing is to HAVE FUN! This is my first season of 'cross racing, but I am having a blast!
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10-18-2006, 07:31 AM #7
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And if those "little kiddies" are actually juniors, look out! Teenagers are fast and furious, sometimes a bit wreckless, and seem to feel no pain. Don't let their age deceive you.
Have a blast! Keep smiling and remember you're awesome just for racing. It's a tough sport but can be so much fun!!!
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