Two Wheel Blogs

The week before the season begins and last night was the last practice. These courses that they set up in the park are really killers. Much harder and longer lap than what we usually have in the real series. Last night I was able to get at least a half dozen laps in give or take a few. I think I could only manage 3 laps without stopping for a brief rest.

Mounting after the barriers is coming along well this year. One thing I realized is that it really helps to take a look down as I get ready to mount. This gives me balance and orientation so that jumping back on is much easier. In the past I would always be looking ahead and I would easily miss the sadle (ouch).

It's always hard to tell how I will do in the first couple of races. There are always some new racers who are starting out and may be able to put the hurt on the rest of the group a couple of times before they decide to do the next harder race and get a little more competition. I hope I can get a few more rides in this week before Sunday. Training has been a bit sporadic recently but I am somewhat optimistic that I can perform up to last years level at least.

Incidently, the photo at the top of the blog is from one of our races last year. Yours truely is in the red helmet on the right. That was a good day from what I remember.