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Love reading first crit stories. They’re all so similar. Mine was the same. 12yrs ago last Tuesday was my first crit. Lasted…..5 laps? Maybe 6. 3 90* turns and 1 sweeper. Totally flat. Had been doing spirited 50mi rides 3x a week and commuting in. Figured I had the fitness.
Nope. A month later raced what is now my favorite crit course in the country - Tulsa Brady Arts District. Got 5th because I didn’t actually know how to sprint. There I was, spinning my little heart out. Seated. I still laugh about it. To myself. Just wait till you see the guy 10yrs older than you on an old steel bike moving gracefully through the field and finishing well. That’s the guy you want to learn from. Just remember - race fitness and tactics do not show up overnight. PS: This was my Saturday (kinda pixelated…some F12s, an F, a Paris and Prince, and this Grevil…that I love): Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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This week I didn't realize a pack had broken off the front near the end so I got stuck trying to bridge the gap at the final sprint to make the top 5 potentially this week, ended up losing steam and the 3 guys I was pulling passed me at the finish. Pushing me down to P11/24. I stayed at the front of the field for most of the race this time, got called out for not pulling which seemed like a good strategy play on my part, I ended up doing a massive pull to show I was a team player though 3 laps from the finish and that probably cost me my shot at podium tonight. It earned me brownie points with the field as noone had hard feelings after the race, I explained I had no clue whether the 6 they held up meant 6 minutes, 6 laps or what so I was trying to figure my strategy and not trying to be an ass amongst the field. We averaged 24.9 for the 45 minute Crit. It was an absolute riot, I was so stoked just to be out there and hang with the pack and finish my first race. I didn't realize how easy it is to get dropped and ultimately screw yourself out of these races. So while I definitely played it safe after what happened last week, I definitely can see myself fighting for podium in a few weeks. These are allegedly the toughest crits in the state, so the competition is pretty fierce. I was amazed how many people were actually out there racing tonight. The 1-3 group had to have atleast 50 riders in the field if not more. After training so hard for this, investing so much time and money as well, it seems dumb to be so proud of such a mediocre finish. But when I realize how hard everyone else has worked to be here, I have nothing but respect for myself and everyone else who puts themselves on that track as that is just such an incredibly taxing experience. Best of luck to everyone racing this season, better luck to anyone into cycling to tackle fitness goals, and thank you all for the positivity as last weeks loss was rather tough to swallow, despite how hilarious it had to have looked lol |
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I hope your son never loses his passion for the sport, he's got such a promising career if he keeps at it. I keep trying to get my nephew who's about his age to ride with me, but he's not quite there yet �� been keeping an eye out for a small drop bar bike for him none the less. |
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Great ride today. The River is high and so am I [natural high] but the temps are muy caliente!
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I have a question for you and anyone else that can help. Cramps… a couple of weeks ago I did a 60 mile ride with about 2000 feet of climbing. Temps were in the mid 90’s and my legs cramped up pretty bad. Never happened to me before. Started with the right quad, then ham string, then both lock up and I had to get off the bike for a few. Then the same thing happened with the left leg. Then my arms. It was brutal. I drank plenty of water (4) 20oz bottles and a Gatorade. 2 nuun electrolyte tabs as well. Is it a matter of getting more hydration? Salt? The pace was very fast up until the cramps. I should also mention that I’m a big guy 6’1 295lbs Strava |
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Sounds like you had plenty of fluids. I'm 6'4", 177lbs and have never had an issue w/ cramping. I tend to expel twice as much fluid as I consume. I know other riders, typically heavier than me, that seem like they never need a natural break while I'm hiding behind every other tree. Prior to my epic ride up Mt Haleakala in Maui, they gave out salt tablets and advised taking them [and drinking plenty of fluids] as cramping on a 10,000ft climb was inevitable. Never cramped on that climb either. I'm sure there is the right formula for you, it will take time to figure out what works best for you. Good luck & wishing you many safe miles in the saddle. dP
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cramps aren't necessarily a matter of being hydrated (in the sense that you're drinking enough plain water) or not, but rather sufficient electrolytes (replacement). and if your body isn't ready before the day of, nothing you can really do during the ride will prevent cramping. it's a process learning what works for your body and what doesn't.
one thing that helped me get on the correct path was weighing myself pre and post ride. on rides that went to shit, i'd drop 7lbs+. |
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Sounds like lactic acid buildup to me. I still don't know how to avoid it. Some days I feel great after 100k some days the final 10 miles feel harder than the first 50+. I think getting a good carb load and a good meal a few hours prior to the ride the day of helps alot. Along with Nuun in my water, I usually take GU 1425mg aminos once an hour while riding. Stacker waffles are another favorite to keep stashed in my pack. Bike #15 followed me home last night, currently set up as a single speed, but should have a new TT cockpit and 2x10 grouppo for it early next week. Looking forward to riding one of these rocket ships for the first time. Current collection includes a Dean Duke 29er, a Dean Colonel 26er, Jamis Renegade 26er, Gary fisher cake 3 FS 26er, trek 9.8 elite 26er,paramount r60 26er, an 89 trek 660, a felt f35, a Leader Tr 735, ritchey swiss cross prototype, Ti cycles Hyak reynolds 531, Pinarello Prince SL, Pinarello Dogma 2, a 1959 Frejus Tour de France, and now my transition expert... I might have a problem |
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I'm trying to collect stuff that is unique/special. I couldn't find much info about this frame but the story of the company is rather inspirational to me as a rider, Mr Fondreist seemed to be quite the rider/entrepreneur. The quality is superb, and the paint job is a lost art so I just had to have it despite being at the top end of whats rideable by me. I also have a chrome 1959 Frejus Torino Tour De France made with Columbus tubing (7 time tour de france winning build in the 50s) and original campagnolo groupset. A Ritchey Swiss cross prototype frame, and a TIcycles Hyak made out of Reynolds 531 that is pretty lust worthy in the steel section. Its hard picking favorites, but this bike just strikes me as special. It certainly isn't the lightest, but she shines the brightest xD not sure if you've ever ridden one, but I imagine this thing is quick and smooth. I'm honestly more excited to ride this than I was my Dogma when it arrived Also Sorry about all the posts everybody. I kinda got into cycling through this forum and have become more passionate about it then watches so I get excited anytime it comes up and love seeing everyone's gear and talking about riding in general. |
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