Thinking about your first Race?

pixychick

pixychick

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Hey ladies,

If there is any interest in trying your first race, Lewis Morris June 27 is a good first race:

http://martysreliable.com/articles/lewis-morris-challenge-2010-pg793.htm


The course is not too difficult in terms of hills or rocks, and it is centrally located in NJ. Races can be a good place to meet other women riders of your own ability. If you like guys, there will be hundreds of them on site. Racing can be a fun adventure, and a good way to challenge yourself. Post up if you have any pre-race questions.
 
pixychick said:
Hey ladies,

If there is any interest in trying your first race, Lewis Morris June 27 is a good first race:

http://martysreliable.com/articles/lewis-morris-challenge-2010-pg793.htm


The course is not too difficult in terms of hills or rocks, and it is centrally located in NJ. Races can be a good place to meet other women riders of your own ability. If you like guys, there will be hundreds of them on site. Racing can be a fun adventure, and a good way to challenge yourself. Post up if you have any pre-race questions.
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Excellent thread Pixy, perhaps one of those all-girl rides could help. During the winter months women on this site were posting "when could we have a group ride?" Like Pixy said, Lewis Morris is not as technical as the other venues in the H2H Series and it's close to most on this site. Great idea Pixy!

RC ... 🙂
 
oh boy...

I plan on trying this as my first race...we'll see what happens...I figure worse-case scenario is I win the DFL award! 😀
 
RacerChick said:
Pre-riding could give you an advantage on your first race :getsome:
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😀 thanks! I actually just got done with a ride there on previous years' course. I know leisure riding is different than racing - but at least I know the course/what to expect in that sense.
 
The one time I've ridden there was MTBNJ picnic last year. May be a good place for a pre ride get-together...:popcorn:
 
I am glad to see some interest in racing! I am busy the next few weeks, but a pre-ride the week before the race may work for me. I think the course is the same as last year.

The Kittatinny race on July 11 is another good first or second race. It may be slightly more technical with some tight single-track, but supper fun. I hope to pre-ride that course the week before, and will let you all know when I go, if you want to come along.
 
Lewis Morris Challenge

I will also be doing this race (beginner!) I guess this is technically my second race since I did the ITCA triathlon before. I am really excited for it! I just rode the race path yesterday. It's not too bad. If anyone wants to ride it, let me know. I won't be around this weekend but any day after 4 next week I am free. 🙂
 
pixychick said:
Hey ladies,

. Races can be a good place to meet other women riders of your own ability. [COLOR="Yellow[COLOR="SeaGreen"]"]If you like guys, there will be hundreds of them on site[/COLOR].[/COLOR] Racing can be a fun adventure, and a good way to challenge yourself. Post up if you have any pre-race questions.
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Haha -- I can't believe more ppl don't home in on this feature. I always tell my single friends it's raining men on the trails, in an attempt to recruit them to ride w/me. (it never works).

Hey, LewMo is pretty close to me...if anyone (pedals..?) is up for a mid week pre ride I am IN! It is also super easy to follow the trail there, so it is one venue I don't worry about getting dropped at, shockingly, I can always find my way back to Sunrise Lake.

SkiPhreak if you have ridden with Pedals around Stephens or Deer Park, you are more than prepared to race at LewMo. Hope to see you! Heidi
 
That sounds great to me!!! Been too long, girl !!!--next week i am off Tues and Wed--How does that sound ? The week after ---Tues and Wed. again. Whomever is interested is welcome....
 
Rutli1291 said:
Haha -- I can't believe more ppl don't home in on this feature. I always tell my single friends it's raining men on the trails, in an attempt to recruit them to ride w/me. (it never works).
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Yeah... I've learned your theory has holes in it. I've met tons of random guys on the trails... 98% of them are already taken 🙁 On a positive note, I have made a lot of new "guy" friends and do have a greater variety of people to ride with 🙂

Oh... back to topic.... Awesome idea on the ladies pre-ride. I'll do my best to be there. They were tons of fun when we did them last year!!
 
LOL, leave it to me to have a Swiss cheese theory. Things always seem so simple..for other people! Well, definitely riding with the boys is making you super fast.

Pedals, and anyone who wants..I'd meet up at LewMo tomorrow if you want. 10AM? PM, text me or post here.

It is a super easy trail to follow (no speed bumps!), so no matter what, I can still catch up to you guys in the end.

Heidi
 
Rutli1291 said:
LOL, leave it to me to have a Swiss cheese theory. Things always seem so simple..for other people! Well, definitely riding with the boys is making you super fast.

Pedals, and anyone who wants..I'd meet up at LewMo tomorrow if you want. 10AM? PM, text me or post here.

It is a super easy trail to follow (no speed bumps!), so no matter what, I can still catch up to you guys in the end.

Heidi
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How about next Tuesday, the 8th? if the weather is good, I'll take a day from work...

My schedule is hectic with wrapping up the school year - I can ride some afternoons after 3 pm if anyone wants to ride then.
 
Sorry--I just saw your post, Heidi. Let's try for next Tues. I'll do a sun dance so Robin can play hookey---sssshhhhhh---
 
I meant tomorrow, as in Wednesday but next Tuesday is fine too. I can clear time most days with a little notice.... it's after 3 PM and on weekends that I turn into a pumpkin.

(Incidentally, I am not doing the race. Just coming by for the ride).
 
First Race

I was thinking of making this my first race also!! So I will be in the same boat as you skiphreak. I am excited and can't wait to meet some women that ride also.
 
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