What's your goal this summer?

[dirtygirl1]

I love these kinds of discussions ... it inspires me to see everyone's goals for the year and gets me pumped for more riding!!

I have two types of goals: racing and riding

For racing I want to keep my title at Spokane 24 hr Solo and place in the top 5 at 24 hr World Solos. The second one is going to be tough as there will (as usual) be loads of pros out who ride and race full time ... but it's fun to play with the big girls.

For riding I want to increase the speed at which I ride over technical stuff. I want to speed up before big scary drops and big logs; instead of slowing down (which actually makes it harder even though it makes me feel better - ha!). I also want to get out on my DH bike more often

Thirdly I want to meet some riding ladies in my area (seattle) ...

Whew. Aren't I expecting a lot from this season

Happy Trails

[bounceswoosh]

For riding I want to increase the speed at which I ride over technical stuff. I want to speed up before big scary drops and big logs; instead of slowing down (which actually makes it harder even though it makes me feel better - ha!).

Amen!

I had an icky fall right after my car accident last year (silly me; I really wasn't in any condition to be riding) where I slowed down so much before a little rock lip and then drop that the lip stopped my front wheel and my bike flipped over on top of me. If I'd just been rolling at a reasonable speed, it would've been nothing (and I've ridden that spot so many times .. and if you saw it you'd probably laugh at how such a tiny bump could cause so much trauma).

[rocknrollgirl]

My goals have changed post injury. I am on a team so I have to race. My goal is now to 'finish with dignity", and have fun...don't forget the fun.

[ima_bleeder]

For racing I want to keep my title at Spokane 24 hr Solo and place in the top 5 at 24 hr World Solos. The second one is going to be tough as there will (as usual) be loads of pros out who ride and race full time ... but it's fun to play with the big girls.

It looks like maybe you were a 'local' last year. I see from your blog that three of your races last year are three of mine this year (TOE50 ... my big goal; and Horning's and Mudslinger, two that I've done this year.)

I wish I'd gotten into mountain biking earlier. I'm racing 40+ now, and just beginning to get my bike fitness. I'd be happy right now to bridge the gap from Beginner to Sport. But the 24 hour races sound like such an accomplishment. Good luck with your racing this year!