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pedals

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Hi all... So I have been out of the racing loop for awhile now & I miss hanging with my biker friends (The best kind) I'd like to get back to riding more... It would give me winter incentive to think ahead to some races I can do come springtime. I know the H2H races and will try to do some of them, and of course the SS pollooza, so my question is what races would be good for someone like me who needs to build back fitness? Which ones are the most fun?
What are some races and events that some of you are looking forward to?
 
Buy a specialized fat bike and ride it faster than your husbands boutique fat bike.
 
909 and Bear Creek are always fun. Sometimes promoters make a longer course one year, and that can be tough if you are feeing out of shape. So for me shorter races make good transitions, as long as they are not too boring.
 
The "Muddy Tire" race in March out on Long Island might be a good "first race back". It's basically the same type of course as "Something Wicked" but NOT six hours long.

Baby steps...
 
I say do what ever race all your peeps are doing. The social aspect will recharge your batteries
 
I'm heading out to Trexler Nature Preserve tomorrow, you would love it! It has real fun downhill runs. LMK if you ever want to go (or ride anywhere else).

There was a race there in October. But that's not Spring.
 
jShort said:
I say do what ever race all your peeps are doing. The social aspect will recharge your batteries
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Lol..totally agree.

Chem girl!!! I'm working tomorrow but I've ridden Trexler and will text you to set up a ride somewhere....
You too Ellen.
 
Hi Patty,
I would come ride with you too, but I am currently recovering from surgery and on crutches. Which SUCK by the way.

I jumped back into some mountain bike races this year, and I took the path of go where my friends are and what fit into my life. No expectations just fun. It worked out well.

I am hoping to be cleared to ride sometime next month, so some spring races should still be doable for. I can let you know which ones I am going to try and do if you want. So much more fun when you have someone hang out with.

Good to see you will be back out there.

Ruth
 
I'd love that Ruth. I feel that between work, house stuff, kids, that there's just enough time for myself. It was alittle easier when they were younger. Now they have their own agendas !! I tend to stay close to home when I run or ride because of time, but will venture out occasionally. I will PM my # to you again.
Does anyone join the gym in the winter months? I've been going Jan, February, & March..it switches things up a bit. Kick box, spinning,etc. Right now I can not wait to go.
 
happy to see this post 😀

my fondest race memories are those that included friends to either hang with or race with.

also, courses that are "fun" - that is a personal thing, you know which ones you enjoyed the most...whether it was the terrain, length, or just the overall atmosphere (people).
 
Been good for me to get back in touch with some of u riding friends. Part of why I posted is to drag me out of my slump & social isolation...I've been running when I can & will join the gym as I do each year Jan-April ..but just talking with you and making plans to do some races again has really rejuvenated me... I will post some rides here & there .
 
Hey Patty.
got your pm. I will be in touch. I am still on crutches, so I have a bit of time before I will be back out there, but I will be in touch for sure.
 
Anyone free to ride Monday late morning?(9-10 start?) I'm thinking KVSP,Deer Park,Stephens,Mahlon or North.
 
Hi Yall... Ive plans to ride Mon & Tues . Mon=Stephens at Tilcon 9:30
Tues= Deer park 9:30


Anyone down for a social ride welcome 🙂
 
Sooo...Doing the Short track 2moro !!! Expecting nothing more than a good workout, lots of laughs and great company !! Cant wait to see some faces. Im very curious as to how things will go in terms of conditions, passing etc..how will I get out of the way?? LOL...
I totally enjoyed being out there yesterday with teammates cleaning that course....Good stuff xx
Im happy to know SPRING is here, BABY...YEAHHHHH
 
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