by Antloony » Wed Jan 09, 2013 8:34 pm
[quote="Matt W"]I have never raced on a circuit before so I was wondering if anyone has any tips?... like how to race!!!!
Any help would be, as always greatly appreciated!!
Stay off the front except for when your cross the finish line
Seriously though don't expend energy by sitting on the front of the pack. Try and stay near the front though as any crashes that occur tend to be further back in the pack plus if a break goes you stand more chance of being in it.
Hold your line, don't go weaving all about the place as this will annoy those around you and can cause a crash. Just be aware of what's going on around you if you do want to move up towards the front.
Above all enjoy it. Just treat your first race as a learning experience and don't go mad and blow up and run out of puff trying to keep up with anyone who's faster than you. Try and be there at the end and if your feeling good go for a sprint but again HOLD YOUR LINE as this is the most dangerous part of the race. Its just an amateur race so no heroics or silly moves, just not worth it.
Make sure your fuelled up, though its not a long race so no need to be silly, nothing worse than needing a pee halfway through a race.
That's all I can think of for now
Good luck Matt and let us know how you get on
