First Road Race - need advice!

[TrekJeni]

I went to my first race all alone. I didn't want anyone to see me. I'm just weird I guess. Got there early enough to wander aroung. Found the sign up tent, found some nice girls to talk to (they put my number on for me). They explained the race to me and what to do when. This race had a beginners women catagory versus being lumped all together so it was nice. Came home with a second place ribbon.... Okay, so there were only three of us in the beginner women's catagory!

One thing I wasn't prepared for was what to do after the race. Do you just slow down and get off the course? Found out later that I was supposed to do a cool down lap. Whoops!.

Good luck!!!!!

Jeni

[Eden]

Hey Jen-nay! Are you still out there? I certainly didn't mean to scare you off! I know I threw quite a bit of info at you, but truely its not as scarey or complex as it sounds.

[Jen-nay]

Eden,

Thanks a bunch!!!!!! I have two small kids - getting online is a rare event! I have copied your response to word so I can go back and read it over and over again! Thanks so much!

Jennie

[Jen-nay]

Thanks everyone! - BTW, it's a road race for road bikes and I don't think I'll be doing the TT or the crit. Maybe after I get some more expierence under my belt! I will keep you all posted on how it goes. Thanks again!

[hellosunshine]

most people go with the intention to finish/stay in the bunch.



AIM TO WIN.