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Training for a race tips??
- Thread starter Dajerseyrat
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did you say "pretty please with a cherry on top?"
No I said Please and Thank you....
Dajerseyrat
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Was it 2 stroke dirt-bike sounds like Brapapapapapapapap!!! Or was it like motorcycle sounds like Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeewwwwww...???
Steve Vai
Endurance Guy: Tolerates most of us.
Say "on your (side you plan on passing)".
If there is no response, pass on the side you said keeping the opposite elbow leaned towards the rider. A gentle shoulder check will force said rider to learn proper etiquette.
This also works in reverse. If someone says "on your (side they plan to pass)" and you don't respond, don't be surprised if you end up in the woods.
Mountain Bike Mike
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Thank you for splaining “Do the needful”
Fitness is only half the battle. Lining up and sprinting out of the holeshot in a pack of 20-30 dudes is intense. Until the pack thins out it stays tense. Once the pack thins out and you find your pace it calms down a bit. Falling in with a few guys at the same pace is super fun especially towards the end when it’s time to make a move. General bike skills go a long way, and mechanical is everything. My last race was a total shit show because I borrowed a bike that wasn’t setup right and shifted the chain into the spokes on the first climb...before the pack had thinned. I pissed off a lot of people behind me. It was great.
Edit: I haven’t been in race shape in a long time so yeah fitness matters. Just don’t get too focused on that alone.
Edit: I haven’t been in race shape in a long time so yeah fitness matters. Just don’t get too focused on that alone.
walter
Fourth Party
At the end of the day, most folks will have to get up for work on Monday. If someone is obviously able to pass you, by all means, let them by.
qclabrat
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Only done a few races, and my suggestion is not to line up in the back unless you truly want to finish last
Go mid pack and push your limits. I've never ridden with you, but try CAT3 first and upgrade as needed. CAT3 tends to have a lot of guys/gals going out fast, but after a 2-3 miles they start to settle into groups. Find your group and call out your passes when ready.
Go mid pack and push your limits. I've never ridden with you, but try CAT3 first and upgrade as needed. CAT3 tends to have a lot of guys/gals going out fast, but after a 2-3 miles they start to settle into groups. Find your group and call out your passes when ready.
Mountain Bike Mike
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BMX - its strange if someone isn’t trying to force you over the berm... different genres different rules
Alittle different when the race is 20 seconds haha
Yeah well, very different things going on. 10 foot wide track (minimum) compared to single track with rocks and trees everywhere. As a general courtesy, it would be good to be cognizant of letting people know you intend to pass or giving some room when others intend to do the passing. I raced BMX and MX before that and had no issue with mental/muscle memory. I'm sure you will figure it out.
@Dajerseyrat here ya go.....
Short Track Race #1
Do it.
https://www.bikereg.com/daves-not-here-short-track-series-1
Thank us later.
Short Track Race #1
Do it.
https://www.bikereg.com/daves-not-here-short-track-series-1
Thank us later.
@Dajerseyrat here ya go.....
Short Track Race #1
Do it.
https://www.bikereg.com/daves-not-here-short-track-series-1
Thank us later.
week 1 beginner, week 2 sport!!! week 3 ?????
damn, i was gonna say start 3 months or more before your race :/
guess im a little late the advice party
guess im a little late the advice party
mwlikesbikes
Well-Known Member
This advice applies to mtb racing as well.