Quote Originally Posted by alison_in_oh
Pink Kona, you are an inspiration. I'm actually thinking about racing tonight's crit instead of just sitting on the sideline.

It'd be a men's 4/5 field though, and I've seen them ride -- the rule is no crossing the centerline because there's car traffic on the road but do you think they obey that? HA!

I think I can wait till tonight to decide. I don't think I'll race, I don't even think I can make to the site in time for staging let alone registration.
You totally should go for it! But make sure that if you do race that day, you put down nutrition no more than 2 1/2 hours beforehand. I had a teammate choke down a Cliff bar minutes before the crit and she didn't feel so good.

Do you not have many women racing in Ohio? We nearly set a record on Sunday with 39 women in the race. The average speed was 22mph. Female participation in the PNW has grown significantly, despite 50% chance of showers. And typically they will separate the Cat 4's from the rest of the group. The 1/2/3s always race together. But I look forward to the races with the combined fields. I strongly believe that you're only as good as your riding partners.... advancing up a field can certainly boost skills.