crit advise?

[Pink Kona]

Hey, Pink Kona....

Spazz's awesome new threat "Race Results" in General Discussion made me think of you.

Are you still out there tearing up the racing circuit?

Hey Ladies! Hope all is going well in your neck of the woods. It's been a while since I posted so I'll keep it short but sweet.....

I upgraded! I took the plunge last week and have already raced my first crit with the 1/2/3s. It went really well until I pulled the "Lance Armstrong" - my nerves were out of control and I thought I was invincible - pulling 3 laps on a 50 minute crit in downtown Kent, Wa. Next thing I knew, I was shot out the back of the pack and sucking air to finish the crit. It's funny - I knew better but I just couldn't help myself. I went up to the leader after ward and told her congrats - she's a Cat 1 rider - and she said, "thanks Jennifer." Whoa - she knew my name! Apparently my efforts are not going unnoticed. Crazy!

Then there's the track scene.... we have a local Velodrome up here and if you have one near by I HIGHLY recommend going. After one introduction class, I promptly went to my local shop and bought a fixed gear. I am racing on Friday nights now and have my eyes on an upcoming National Qualifier.... I'll let you know how it goes! It's been an amazing season so far - thank you all for your encouragement.

Oh and on a side note - I had my first crash. This other rider pulled a bad move just before a corner during a crit a few weeks ago, down she went and down I went right on top of her. I now boast scared racing elbows and I cracked my Carbon Fiber handlebars! I was more worried about the bike than my own health. However, I called Easton the next day and they replaced them free of charge! How cool is that?!?! So - if you ever break something - call the manufacturer and try returning it - you never know what could happen!

I look forward to hearing from all of you! Jen

[spazzdog]

I just put in a request (via PM) to admin to move this thread to the TE Race Results Forum.

The bulb in my Bat light went out... had to resort to "mortal" moves.

[spazzdog]

Our fabulous admin moved it (it case you didn't notice).

All hail Ceasar, er-uhm, Administrator!

spazz - bowing and backing out of the throne room