Just wondered if any other forumites here dabble in MTB racing.
I'm sat here feeling a tad battered & bruised after my first race (falling off 5 times didn't help), and definitely have a lot more respect for the sport than I did before.
Advice gratefully received from anyone that knows what they're doing... ;-)
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I have converted from MTB racing to running this year and really miss the down hills!!!! and being able to drink when you are going along...how the hell do you drink without getting most of it down you? If you need any advice on Mouantain biking just ask.
my sis' races elite
My main problem seemed to be the downhills - there was one steep one with lots of loose gravel. I fell off on the practise lap, on lap one, and again on lap two. I walked down on lap three ;-) I just couldn't figure out how to control it when the front wheel was sliding about all over the shop...
Great fun though - bike handling will improve eventually. Try keeping the bike as upright as possible and in a straight line wherever you can, that way the front wheel won't skid away from you. But running is also good ! ;-)
Elite Ironman, Ultra Trail Runner
Don't think I'll be doing it though as it's too close to the Brighton 10K.
Might be a tad unconventional, what with them having to turn round a few times to get the distance, but that adds to the fun !
hehe tooting stadium is my affectionate name for it.
i guess i say it for most tracks now, after the millenium stadium came to battersea park!! and what an enormous, fine example of modern architecture that is /
Elite Ironman, Ultra Trail Runner
I know the bit ya mean though. Not baaaaaaaaad, but try Wimbledon common/Richmond. bit better. Still not quite life threatening though.
and i dont like wimbledon, people keep exposing themselves around there
Elite Ironman, Ultra Trail Runner
no wonder the wombles left
Elite Ironman, Ultra Trail Runner
Hey... Anyone actually race MTB then?