by Toks » Mon Jul 31, 2006 6:20 pm
[quote]So im all set for my first race...
Even got the green light to leave work at 4 so i get there on time!!!
Just wondered who will be there tommorow, as i think i may need the moral support. And being pointed in the rigth direction to pay and register etc would be helpful!
Also, just wondered if anyone has any advice which would be helpful. Like what i need to bring with me etc.
Best of luck for tomorrow Adam. Once you get there you'll find all the cyclists gravitating towards the signing on spot so its fairly straight forward: pay with or without licence, sign on under 4th cat and put on your number...Its totally understandable that you maybe a little nervous but don't worry about it. I think I went to the toilet 3 or 4 times before my first race.
Getting their early will help the nerves and of it means you'll be able to ride around the circuit a couple of times just to get the feel of it. Once the race is under way try not to tense up, hold your line and just follow the wheels for at least the first few laps. Always check you position in the bunch just to make sure your not right at the back...One bottle of drink should suffice if you've kept well hydrated.
Have a good one, look forward to reading your first race report tomorrow...Try posting in the Racing Forum in the future because there's less chance of your thread being swallowed up by lots of others before some of the relevant people have read it. Good LUck