Looking to try my legs at a beginner 29er XC race around Sept or later, anyone who knows of any preferrably local to the tri state area ? Thanks
So they don't have 29er races or they just don't have classes ?
Check out www.h2hrace.com
Cat 3 is beginner. Jungle, Ringwood, and Blue Mt are all Sept or later. There's no such thing as a race just for 29ers. You can race whatever size wheel you want.
The Lewis Morris Challenge and the MASS Neshaminy race in June are great first-race events. Neither are very technical. I hit them both last year as a rookie and had fun and learned alot.
Don't put it off until September. Race now while the season is in full swing. There is no shame in finishing DFL. Well, some, but it's all in good fun.
The Lewis Morris Challenge and the MASS Neshaminy race in June are great first-race events. Neither are very technical. I hit them both last year as a rookie and had fun and learned alot.
Don't put it off until September. Race now while the season is in full swing. There is no shame in finishing DFL. Well, some, but it's all in good fun.
I'm guessing DFL means Dead Fuggin Last lol. I'll look into the LMC race, thanks.
Join up, nice flowing course. :getsome:
I'm signing up for LMC in Class 3 for my second race ever and the more fellow 'DFL peeps' join the better. The course is easy to follow and can be pre-ridden anytime to know exactly what to expect ( a nice cardio workout ). Since class 3 is only a single 6 mile loop it should be a 50 minute sprint and over shortly after it starts.
When I did Tymor I started as the last person in my class/age to see how things work and got to pass a couple folks before it was over. This time hoping to start in the middle of class and will cope with folks passing me without freaking out too badly. Class 3 folks ( esp older ) seemed to be out there to have a good time and not getting too stressed out by anything.
+1 on Lewis Morris as a very good first race. Bulldog Rump at Kittatinny as well. All good first races. Jump in this summer and see what it is like.
cause u put the same rider on the same course on a 29er he should always be faster than a 26er.
I don't understand all the scientific reasons myself... I'm sure these pros DO understand the science and would definitely make the leap if they felt it would make them faster. Even the fastest local pros on this forum ride 26.