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  1. #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by missymaya View Post
    This has been a very interesting and great thread to read. I've been very interested in doing some time trials and road races but a few things are getting in my way. First, I don't know where to begin, how to train, or any teams to join or any info on racing. Secondly, I'm in the middle of grad school, so time and money is of the essence for a little while. But, I think I would really enjoy racing and I'm trying to gather info on racing. Any suggestions?
    Hey there Missy... I started a time trial thread just for us interested in that to put tip and tricks regarding that.

    http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=12489

    I also suggest you get some books outta the library - good road racing authors are Joe Friel, Gale Bernhardt and someone else I can't remember the name of.

    Also check out cycling mags whenever you can - they usually have 2-3 "tips for racing" articles - like how to climb hills and not get dropped, or increasing your strength/speed on the flat, or how to get your thinking right before a race and so forth.

    If you can, find out about local clubs/rides - go to a bike shop and ask. Often these groups of people can be a great source of wisdom and motivation.

    Looking forward to seeing you start some of your own ride threads

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    Here are a few more threads in which I've previously written up everything I could think of about beginning racing.

    http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...t=start+racing

    http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...t=start+racing

    http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...t=start+racing
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    I fully endorse these threads... Eden writes in a clear and interesting way that makes sense for someone just coming to terms with the ideas and jargon associated with racing.

    She also has some great experience and race wisdom she is able to share /has shared with us as she has raced a variety of types of races...

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    aw shucks (rubs toe into ground and blushes)......
    "Sharing the road means getting along, not getting ahead" - 1994 Washington State Driver's Guide

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    Quote Originally Posted by li10up View Post
    Very interesting...

    How would someone interested in road racing go about starting? I've never heard about any here (central Texas) other than mtn bike racing.

    I might be interested in doing this...

    Not sure exactly where you are, but there are a few women's teams that I know of that are from Austin and San Antonio. You don't have to be on a team to race and you can get a one day license if you want to just try it out.

    To find out where the races are in texas check the bikereg site. Once there click on the road races link up top, choose south central..then texas. It will list all the road races in texas for you.

    The address is www.bikereg.com

    Good luck and have fun!
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