[BHV] Race Team

[Jeffrey Maximiek]

Include me please.  I didn't do as many races as I wished to last year
and would like to do more, scheduling permitting.  I know I lack the big
gear grinding power to do well alone, but I think I have some ability to
lend to a somewhat planned strategy or tactics - and I love the thinking
part of cycle races.

 

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From: bhv-bounces at icycle.org [mailto:bhv-bounces at icycle.org] On Behalf
Of Bobby Nunnink
Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 8:05 PM
To: Big Horn Velo Cycling Club, Elmira, NY
Subject: [BHV] Race Team

 

Any interest in forming a race team?

I know that many of you raced in the local races this past year. I
absolutely enjoyed the three races I did  and would like to do more next
year. 

Some people train so they can race; I raced so I could train, so the
all-important workout didn't get shoved to the back burner so easily.
Nothing inspires like knowing you're going to get your butt kicked in
the next race if you don't train. The fact that I get my butt kicked
anyway is completely beside the point. I wanted to float the idea of
forming a race team so that we can all do better. 

Bicycle racing is definetly a team sport where team tactics and
cooperation are often deciding factors in the outcome of a race.  As a
team we can work to set up a teammate for a break away or a strong
sprint finish, or even block or disrupt the efforts of a rival team.  A
team will also help us by organizing group training rides, refining
skills, learning strategy and tactics, and aid in the logistics and cost
of getting to races. 

I have worked on making a race schedule of local races for next year and
I'll send it to anyone who is interested. I even talked to a potential
sponsor who may have some interest in seeing us clothed in some classic
retro Jerseys. The Union Jack is back!  Our mountan bike chairmen Steve
says he'll  help organize the mtb part of the race team.



Next year begins now 

Bobby 

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