Just a quick update on cyclocross. | |
Wow, what fun! I haven't raced in a long time and I forgot | |
how much I enjoy it. The people there were all friendly and | |
supportive. I really love communities like that. | |
I was slow, as to be expected, but no worries! I made it to | |
the finish line, which was my goal. My heart rate was above | |
95% on average and I had to really manage myself from | |
getting too deep into the red zone. Also, a new discovery | |
that my max HR was higher than I had estimated. New high | |
score! By the end, I was getting pretty lackadaisical with | |
my dismounts and remounts so I'll need to pay more attention | |
in that area. Also: get better. That way I'll be able to | |
enjoy the experience instead of just being along for the | |
ride. | |
Unfortunately I woke up that morning with the beginnings of | |
a cold, and the race did not help in that department. The | |
sore throat and coughing have mostly subsided so I'm really | |
hoping I'll recover before next weekend's race. | |
Aside from that, the bike handled well, and there was plenty | |
of grip with the tires. I might even be able to drop down a | |
little more pressure for even more grip. | |
My friend also raced for the first time, which makes me | |
happy. I don't think the experience scared him away so even | |
better! | |
The local rodeocross isn't happening this Wednesday so I'll | |
have to wait a week for that event. I also heard the | |
Halloween race is a ton of fun, so I'm looking forward to | |
that provided the weather cooperates. | |
Ok, time to get some sleep. I'll talk about other stuff next | |
time, hopefully phones and radios! | |
Tags: #bicycling #cyclocross | |
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