RNG1
Well-Known Member
FYI although his videos are great, the course this year feels like a totally different place than last year for me, runs in the opposite direction (which I think is nicer)and is just different.
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FYI although his videos are great, the course this year feels like a totally different place than last year for me, runs in the opposite direction (which I think is nicer)and is just different.
Sircrashalot
New Member
Dumb noob question...I watched one of the videos and it seems like everyone has a jersey & pretty much nobody has a camelbak? How do you carry water- bottle in the jersey pocket? Why is this better than a camelbak for racing?
warcricket
Like a Jerk
really personal preference. bottles make you feel like a racer, camlebacks are more practical.
Sircrashalot
New Member
Well...then I'll be the dude with the camelbak & baggy's....
walter
Fourth Party
I have never raced but have been to a few to watch. I guess personal preferance is what it comes down to. I have seen many times guys dropping their bottles trying to drink. Plus I dont think you can really find a good time to reach down, grab the bottle, drink, then put it back during a race. I would *think* that if you were comfy wearing a camelbak it would be easier just to flip the straw into your mouth. Do what ever makes you comfortable, you're not being scored on style.🙂
Sircrashalot
New Member
My thoughts exactly...just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something. I figure I can carry more water in the camelbak & dont have to worry about losing it. Plus when I crash it protects my spine 😀
xc62701
Well-Known Member
Totally preference. Bottles keep the weight off of your back and just make for a more comfortable race. And for waway there are a bunch of fireroads which are perfect spots to drink. Camelback allows you easier access to your hydration and more of a thoughtless hydration process.
THATmanMANNY
Well-Known Member
Most of the time I ride with bottles but lately I've been doing the pack for some reason. Guess I got used to it when I was riding with it during winter. I think I am going pack because of the more technical terrain and the expected the mud and slipperyness. I'll forfeit the racer look for ease of drinking but I do agree that bottles are more comfy when your pack isn't bouncing around :hmmm:
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This is huge for me. I don't want anything on my back when I race, or ride at all for that matter.
The pros use bottles. You can learn to grab your bottle, drink, and have it back in the cage in 20 feet, and you don't have to look. Eventually you get good enough to even be able to do it in less than ideal terrain. You need to practice when you're not racing and you want to be used to gulping as much as you can as fast as you can.
PTB66
New Member
I'm using a camelbak. If this is your first race and using a camelbak is what you usually do, then don't change it now.
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Dusty the Whale
Mr.Chainsaw
ahahahaha. me too. first time, just really want to have a good time and race some of you fools that are prob faster then me:cry:. the wetness i think evens it up a bit, but as stated before i"i don't really know shit" about what to expect or what im doing.😕 it will be fun...short sleeve jersey and bib shorts. knee warmers should be good. i run hot anyway
Sircrashalot
New Member
Same boat here...been running around the house like an idiot all day checking stuff & preparing stuff, not cuz I really need to but just to calm nerves. Makes no sense...lets all just go have fun.
Dusty the Whale
Mr.Chainsaw
not much to bust on a SS. 😀 nah man. ive kinda talked myself into doing the whole series. sunday is my reg ride day anyway so why not do a race here and there...