Post by grnamin on Aug 4, 2010 6:25:08 GMT -5
1) Pre-ride! I should have done this so there wouldn't be any surprises, but I wasn't able to. I have to schedule some time to do this for the next one.
2) Camelbak beats water bottles.
The trail was littered with water bottles, most of them not even empty yet. The organizers didn't have to mark the trail with arrows. I just followed the water bottles.
3) I was riding a 2x9 setup for commuting to work. I should have taken the time to slash it back down to 1x9. My rig would have been lighter and I wouldn't have had to worry about derailing. 11,32 is good enough for me up to 20mph.
4) 100 road miles = 40 mtb trails.
5) Electrolytes!
6) If you're nervous, then it must be your first race. Just have fun and enjoy the ride. (thanks, Old Dawg)
7) If you crash, just get back up and dust yourself off. If you can still pedal, you're not injured. Blood leaking from your extremities is your body's way of telling you you're still alive, so keep going.
8) A cracked frame is your bike's way of telling you it can't keep up with your craziness and it's time to stop.
9) If you don't finish the race, then no adobo for you!
Overall, I had a grand time. When is the next one?
Feel free to add your own.
2) Camelbak beats water bottles.
The trail was littered with water bottles, most of them not even empty yet. The organizers didn't have to mark the trail with arrows. I just followed the water bottles. 3) I was riding a 2x9 setup for commuting to work. I should have taken the time to slash it back down to 1x9. My rig would have been lighter and I wouldn't have had to worry about derailing. 11,32 is good enough for me up to 20mph.
4) 100 road miles = 40 mtb trails.
5) Electrolytes!
6) If you're nervous, then it must be your first race.
Just have fun and enjoy the ride. (thanks, Old Dawg)7) If you crash, just get back up and dust yourself off. If you can still pedal, you're not injured. Blood leaking from your extremities is your body's way of telling you you're still alive, so keep going.
8) A cracked frame is your bike's way of telling you it can't keep up with your craziness and it's time to stop.
9) If you don't finish the race, then no adobo for you!
Overall, I had a grand time. When is the next one?
Feel free to add your own.
