Training for a race tips??

[rick81721]

This advice applies to mtb racing as well.

Haha when I try my first ever mtb race this year, I'll have to remember these words of wisdom.

 

[Dajerseyrat]

This advice applies to mtb racing as well.

Classic advice.

 

[Paul H]

Haha when I try my first ever mtb race this year, I'll have to remember these words of wisdom.

You never raced b4?

 

[rick81721]

You never raced b4?

Nope

 

[Dave Taylor]

Here is the double edged sword, I can run the 45 year old Cat 3 race, but have to race against guys that are light and fast, Im 225lbs. I think trying to keep the pace of a 155lb guy regardless of age would kill me. Then I could be in a class with a 225lb 20 year old who I also cant keep up with...What to do, what to do...

This course caters to power guys not light weights fwiw. Do normal everyday pace rides until a month before. Then teo days a week do some intervals on a mild hill. 3 sets 5 reps of 1 minute on 30 sec off with 5 min rest in between sets. This is all u need.

 

[Hot Action]

IMO, the cheapest and easiest way to get fast and race ready is to buy a used single speed and ride hills. You will be a beast in a matter of weeks.

The better off dead clip has had me chuckling all afternoon. That was classic

 

[jsalvaggio]

I’m racing SS what is the recommendation for gears? I normally run 32-20 but thinking I’ll be over spinning.

 

[Dave Taylor]

I’m racing SS what is the recommendation for gears? I normally run 32-20 but thinking I’ll be over spinning.

At mayhem I would personally run a 34/16-17.

 

[jsalvaggio]

At mayhem I would personally run a 34/16-17.

Thanks I’ll probably switch over to 32-18, anything smaller might be too stout for my old legs.

 

[jShort]

Thanks I’ll probably switch over to 32-18, anything smaller might be too stout for my old legs.

It's honestly completely flat. There's 1 little Hill that will hurt, but I'd go down to at least 32/17. Lots of fireroad

 

[jsalvaggio]

It's honestly completely flat. There's 1 little Hill that will hurt, but I'd go down to at least 32/17. Lots of fireroad

Ok thanks I’ll start training on my hills with the 18 and consider a 17/16 for race day.

 

[pooriggy]

Ok thanks I’ll start training on my hills with the 18 and consider a 17/16 for race day.

This is a really good way to prep for race season, they are basically training races.
Do Short Track, the first 3 Sundays in March.
https://www.bikereg.com/41811

 

[Dave Taylor]

This is a really good way to prep for race season, they are basically training races.
Do Short Track, the first 3 Sundays in March.
https://www.bikereg.com/41811

Listen to @pooriggy . He holds the bottle of wisdom in his back pocket...

 

[JDurk]

+1 on the 32/17. That's what I ran in '17. Considering 32/16 this year if decide to race.

 

[ryderX]

The best tips I was ever gifted were to remember 2 things:
1. Riding a bicycle is meant to be fun.
2. Racing a bicycle is not always fun.
Learn the Yin and Yang of those 2 statements and you’ll have a fun successful race.
Screw training plans, intervals, high carb low carb diets, rest days, recovery days, power zones, HR monitors and weighing tires. Ride your bike with passion.