Author Topic: Tips for very first race (Read 1273 times)

xchainxofxstrengthx · « **on:** July 30, 2008, 07:58 PM »

Put myself down for Mk novice race, any tips to get me through my first ever race.

Should i eat or drink anything in paticular, taking in mind that i ONLY drink water and am a vegitarian.

Any help appriciated

motomagII · « **Reply #1 on:** July 30, 2008, 08:00 PM »

loads and loads of relentless down ya that will make anoyone hyper for the race .just remeber safety first dont try be a hero .even though your probably faster than me first race or not and ive been racing for year

good luck and hope you enjoy the experience its great

Waxintaxin · « **Reply #2 on:** July 30, 2008, 08:04 PM »

Hi Lola

well , My tip is dont fall off , i know it sounds like i am taking the piss but honestly , its about staying on and not hurting yourself, belive me in the years of old school racing we have seen some horrible Bike / novice combos. Get a lot of practise in and try to understand what the jumps make you do at any speed, if anyone remembers either bournemouth 04 or sheffield indoor meet they will say the same make sure you enjoy it and dont think its easy and all will be well

its about the track and what happens to a bike when it hits the jumps ,and the way you land once you have jumped that matter , eating and drinking ,well i say eat a burger lol

motomagII · « **Reply #3 on:** July 30, 2008, 08:05 PM »

jumped who mention jumping i think ive raced 9 races and not been airborn once
white man cant jump comes to mind in my book lol

THIRSTYKIRSTY · « **Reply #4 on:** July 30, 2008, 08:19 PM »

hi lola

just 1 word for ya 1st race girl

ENJOY

have funn

russ

xchainxofxstrengthx · « **Reply #5 on:** July 30, 2008, 08:20 PM »

I will try ride as much as i can to get used to the track. I wont be eating the burgers and drinking relentless, whatever the stuff is.

motomagII · « **Reply #6 on:** July 30, 2008, 08:20 PM »

hey russ your first race enjoy take it easy i might beat ya then mmmmmmmm maybe not lol

will be good to see ya again though mate after missing few races and you wasnt at last meet when i did make it greg

Lil Gashead · « **Reply #7 on:** July 30, 2008, 08:21 PM »

Quote from: motomagII on July 30, 2008, 08:00 PM

loads and loads of relentless down ya that will make anoyone hyper for the race .just remeber safety first dont try be a hero .even though your probably faster than me first race or not and ive been racing for year

good luck and hope you enjoy the experience its great

i thought relentless was sick??

JT71 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 30, 2008, 08:32 PM »

it is customary for racers to swap tops after the race.

i'm dying to see Zak with his top off.

lazychubs · « **Reply #9 on:** July 30, 2008, 08:45 PM »

lola a tip to win is low battys and thong on show

deffo win lol

oh ladies only no men in thongs

xchainxofxstrengthx · « **Reply #10 on:** July 30, 2008, 08:51 PM »

Quote from: Lazychubs on July 30, 2008, 08:45 PM

lola a tip to win is low battys and thong on show
deffo win lol

oh ladies only no men in thongs

What is low battys?

lazychubs · « **Reply #11 on:** July 30, 2008, 08:52 PM »

lol pants down low ie new skool riders

xchainxofxstrengthx · « **Reply #12 on:** July 30, 2008, 08:54 PM »

oh fraid not, dont like thongs and wearing my new dickies prob.

billstup · « **Reply #13 on:** July 30, 2008, 11:26 PM »

Ask to use some of my body armour Lola

moley · « **Reply #14 on:** July 30, 2008, 11:39 PM »

Quote from: billstup on July 30, 2008, 11:26 PM

Ask to use some of my body armour Lola

She'll be alright Bill!!

She comes with airbags!!!

Dingobmxer · « **Reply #15 on:** July 31, 2008, 06:11 AM »

good armour (arms/legs minimum),good gloves, full face lid and RELAX and enjoy,

dont expect to set the world alight first time out and be pleasently suprised if you do

DINGO

dirtyvans · « **Reply #16 on:** July 31, 2008, 08:24 AM »

Get there early saturday and do lots of practice, session each straight starting from the berms or start hill, slowly work up your speed until your near race speed. Youll prob be going faster sessioning each bit of the track then in the race anyway as your legs will me knackered by the time you get to it!, except the first set of doubles! spend most of ya time on these

i'll be doing the same as i havent riden a track/raced since last year

see ya on a berm

pickle · « **Reply #17 on:** July 31, 2008, 08:28 AM »

Lola, as everyone else has already said, saftey and enjoy........the only other thing i would suggest is gearing, make sure your gearing is good (44t chainwheel/16t freewheel) as alot of people tend to have the bike geared way to low and are spinning the pedals like crazy!

SaMAlex · « **Reply #18 on:** July 31, 2008, 08:34 AM »

Quote from: dirtyvans on July 31, 2008, 08:24 AM

Get there early saturday and do lots of practice, session each straight starting from the berms or start hill, slowly work up your speed until your near race speed. Youll prob be going faster sessioning each bit of the track then in the race anyway as your legs will me knackered by the time you get to it!, except the first set of doubles! spend most of ya time on these

Some great tips there. I like it, thanks.

JT71 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 31, 2008, 08:48 AM »

any old school racers find they are spinning wildly i have just the answer

a 47t Sugino in red.

moley · « **Reply #20 on:** July 31, 2008, 09:21 AM »

Quote from: JT71 on July 31, 2008, 08:48 AM

any old school racers find they are spinning wildly i have just the answer

a 47t Sugino in red.

I used a 47t at Bradford.

It wasn't one of my brightest ideas!!

I was about the same distance off the pack as I usually am on my 44t.

I think I might start running a 45t as I can't spin fast!!!

moomin · « **Reply #21 on:** July 31, 2008, 09:26 AM »

Lola,

I'm bringing a bike up so i'll help ya out with anything

we'll have you manualling and jumping in no time

dialledbikes · « **Reply #22 on:** July 31, 2008, 09:46 AM »

Metalbmxgirl, another tip is don't be self-conscious or worry about what other people might think of you when you're going around the track as that will stifle confidence and progression.

I was a bit self-conscious when I came back 3 years ago as it was a daunting riding in front of loads of spectators and getting paranoid that they were thinking what a crap rider/racer I was. However, I've got more confident over the last few seasons and usually in the mix of most races I do.

JT71 · « **Reply #23 on:** July 31, 2008, 02:18 PM »

Quote from: evamedia on July 31, 2008, 09:41 AM

Lola, you could always wear the outfit from your blogger profile

that'll help

now that's the perfect racing outfit.

Rooonga · « **Reply #24 on:** July 31, 2008, 04:06 PM »

I was cacking it on my 1st BMX race after about 22 years off!

Just don't let the situation get to ya, enjoy the fun of the day, and don't get too competitive.

As mentioned before spend as much time on the track as you can, session each bit of it so there's no surprises.

The other thing is you'll probably be going quite a bit faster in the race than when you're practicing - you can't help it, the buzz is amazing, so try to keep within your limits, and don't get carried away. (Unless you are a sh!t hot rider who jumps everything in sight anyway.)

The main thing is - have fun!!!!