Sircrashalot
New Member
SO this year my goal is to try at least one race, but I have a few questions:
1. How fast/fit do I need to be to be reasonably not a complete speed bump & competitive enough to have fun in an entry level class at 37 years old?
2. What is a good race or series & class to start off in (looking to have fun & for a semi-laid back atmosphere)?
3. Do I need do join any organizations, get any licenses, etc?
4. Other than the obvious bike, helmet, food, drink, tube, patches, tools that I bring on a regular ride, what do I need to bring?
5. How long is a race day (wife will want to know)- how long before race start is it good to arrive, & for a typical non-endurance type xc race what time does it usually wrap up?
If there is a tread about all this sorry, but I couldn't find it. Any help or advice would be awesome and will bring good karma & many victories to the contributors
1. How fast/fit do I need to be to be reasonably not a complete speed bump & competitive enough to have fun in an entry level class at 37 years old?
2. What is a good race or series & class to start off in (looking to have fun & for a semi-laid back atmosphere)?
3. Do I need do join any organizations, get any licenses, etc?
4. Other than the obvious bike, helmet, food, drink, tube, patches, tools that I bring on a regular ride, what do I need to bring?
5. How long is a race day (wife will want to know)- how long before race start is it good to arrive, & for a typical non-endurance type xc race what time does it usually wrap up?
If there is a tread about all this sorry, but I couldn't find it. Any help or advice would be awesome and will bring good karma & many victories to the contributors