First race advice for Newbies

[Lynnie_the_Snail]

Prep the night before, have a good breakfast… Keep left… and enjoy it!! Have fun! 

[seanrcb]

Good luck first of all

I started my first race this year what worked for me (Big 5 held in KZN North coast 5 race series) 

• started at back of group ( E) all the jostling for position at the start left me a bit anxious
• started of easy ( make sure you're in correct gear for the start
• ride your own race ( choose a pace that's comfortable for you) ride to finish
• be prepared pack, repack and pack again the day before
• wash and lube the bike the day before, check tyre pressure

ENJOY it was awesome i'm now seeded A but still start at  the back plan on training to be competitive next year. Been bitten by the competition bug 

[Bernard Horn]

Do a short warm up ride before getting into your start group just to see if everything is working.Whatever your time, it will be a personal best!

[JohannM]

Thanks for all the advice

 

The nervs are kicking in 1 day and 20 hours to start time