tinusm Posted July 25, 2014 Posted July 25, 2014 Hi Guys. I taken the plunge about a week ago and bought a MTB.Silverback Sola 4. I have now entered into the Curo Hazeldean Race 10km end of August.This is all very new to me and i am not sure what the practical implications are in two areas: Equipment I Have. Cycling shortsHelmet2 water bottlesspare tubeco2 inflaterpatch kitsmall cycling toolTyre leevers What will i need additionally and what do i take out? Logistics / documentationUpon entry i selected the SAseeding option for R50. Was this necessary and what does this mean?Where do i get a race number? On the day?Do I show my Advenduarnce invoice on race day or only an ID? What documentation do i need to take along etc? Sorry for all the questions. As you can see... this is very new to me. Thank you. Super Sywurm 1
RocknRolla Posted July 25, 2014 Posted July 25, 2014 Welcome to the world o MTB Tinus. From your list, it appears that you have the essential tools. The R50 for SAS means you bought a numberboard that canbe used for races that uses the SAS seeding system. you keep the board, and you will use it in any race where SASeeding is involved. The SASeeding system takes all your race results and uses it to batch you according to your performance for the next race. Just take yourself to number collection, tell them your name and they will give you your numberboard, batch sticker etc. On raceday remember your helmet and enjoy the ride!! arendoog 1
mikeonthetown Posted July 25, 2014 Posted July 25, 2014 (edited) Added to your list. These things seem a little obvious but why not list most of them.Cycling shortsCycling shirtHelmetShoes (socks)Gloves (will save the hands)Glasses (nice to have)2 water bottles (don't forget to fill)spare tubeco2 inflater (plus co2 bombs)patch kitsmall cycling tool (10kms, not really necessary, check and test the bike before hand)Tyre leverRace Board and Number Good idea is to pack the gear the night before so that you don't rush and forget things in the morning. Don't forget to check tire pressure. Edited July 25, 2014 by mikeonthetown
arendoog Posted July 25, 2014 Posted July 25, 2014 (edited) Why not do Babbas this weekend .August is so far still .Thre is a 10 ,20 35 65km option .Always well supported and good place to start your MTB career .You can enter on raceday .You need a bike ,kit ,helmet ,puncture kit ,Water bottle ,sunblock, R200 for entry and something to eat afterwards.Cycleevents have details and road map Edited July 25, 2014 by Blitzer
shaper Posted July 25, 2014 Posted July 25, 2014 Welcome, you seem to have everything covered.As has been said prepare and pack everything the night before, then you are not rushing or forgetting anything in a panic. I use a plastic box (get from plasticland or similar). My kit and everything is packed into the box the night before, and I just grab my bottles from the fridge and put the box in the car, put the bike on and head off.As is your first race, give yourself plenty of time to get there, so that you are not rushing.Kit up, head to the start point, the announcer will advise you of the groups as they head off, enjoy the ride, don't take it too seriously first time out, look to finish and enjoy the vibeEnjoy the beer afterwards!! Pants Boy and mikeonthetown 2
Super Sywurm Posted July 25, 2014 Posted July 25, 2014 I remember my first race (which started my cycling 'career'). I came first in the 10km race, way back in 2001 (on a Game special). I think I did a 5 or 10km race when I was like 5 years old, but I don't count that as my first race.
Fabian46 Posted July 25, 2014 Posted July 25, 2014 Hi Guys. I taken the plunge about a week ago and bought a MTB.Silverback Sola 4. I have now entered into the Curo Hazeldean Race 10km end of August.This is all very new to me and i am not sure what the practical implications are in two areas: Equipment I Have. Cycling shortsHelmet2 water bottlesspare tubeco2 inflaterpatch kitsmall cycling toolTyre leevers What will i need additionally and what do i take out? Logistics / documentationUpon entry i selected the SAseeding option for R50. Was this necessary and what does this mean?Where do i get a race number? On the day?Do I show my Advenduarnce invoice on race day or only an ID? What documentation do i need to take along etc? Sorry for all the questions. As you can see... this is very new to me. Thank you. Maybe a suggestion seeing as you are planning to use two bottles. Use one for water and one for energy drink. 2 bottles of energy drink for that distance would be an overkill. If the trails gets muddy, u can also use the clean water to rinse off the mud buildup on the Front derallieur if its that bad. Otherwise...enjoy your first race! Smurfy 1
Pants Boy Posted July 25, 2014 Posted July 25, 2014 To add: As it's your first race, start in the back quarter of your batch. The guys in front are normally over-confident, the guys right behind them are the guys that can peddal like hell, and the guys behind them are the guys that are actually there to enjoy the race/ride for what it's worth. 90% of a race's enjoyment is the ride - make sure you take in the sights and sounds, ride safe rather than be sorry afterwards, don't push yourself in your first 'race' - use it to suss out the scene, and the pace - the pace is normally a shocker for first timers Above all, remember to enjoy the ride! Don't worry about your time or speed etc etc - save that for later, when you do your umpteenth race and want to rev it! Small things matter, like packing two days before the race, all your kit that you need on the bike, all your kit you need off the bike. At the Advendurance races there are mobile showers for after the ride, take a towel, soap and slops with. And don;t forget the beer money!
jcza Posted July 25, 2014 Posted July 25, 2014 Why not do Babbas this weekend .August is so far still .Thre is a 10 ,20 35 65km option .Always well supported and good place to start your MTB career .You can enter on raceday .You need a bike ,kit ,helmet ,puncture kit ,Water bottle ,sunblock, R200 for entry and something to eat afterwards.Cycleevents have details and road map Good advice this. Curro will be very busy and Babbas will be perfect for a dry run.
HDW Posted July 25, 2014 Posted July 25, 2014 Also, so you dont have to learn this the hard way: do not start by going full out. Start at a pace you can maintain for 10km. If you finish, with still plenty fuel in the tank, maybe experiment a bit more at the next race. Smurfy 1
Super Sywurm Posted July 25, 2014 Posted July 25, 2014 Maybe a suggestion seeing as you are planning to use two bottles. Use one for water and one for energy drink. 2 bottles of energy drink for that distance would be an overkill. If the trails gets muddy, u can also use the clean water to rinse off the mud buildup on the Front derallieur if its that bad. Otherwise...enjoy your first race! And learn from the mistakes you make, like my mistake on my first Argus. I had two bottles filled with Energade. Almost did not complete the race. If it wasn't for the last water point, wouldn't have finished the race.
shaper Posted July 25, 2014 Posted July 25, 2014 don't forget some cable ties to fix your race board to the front of your bike Smurfy 1
Raydek Posted July 25, 2014 Posted July 25, 2014 Look behind you before you move off your line, someone could be overtaking you. :excl: And likewise, if overtaking someone, make your intentions known, i.e. "passing left/right". Seen way to many take each other out.
Fabian46 Posted July 25, 2014 Posted July 25, 2014 And SHAMMY CREAM. YOUR BUTT WILL LOVE YOU FOR IT. This should be FIRST on the list!! lol
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