XC racing is not my cup of tea, but since I built a race bike, I might as well give it a shot. I am not podium material, my training is rather limited by an active family life, so my goal is to finish the race and not to finish last.
Here’s my racing machine, the KHS Alite Team.
Since I switched jobs, my bike commuting has been kept to a bare minimum, so what I’ve tried to do is utilitarian/recreational cycling with one of my favorite bikes, the DB Xtracycle:
Hauling up to 50lbs on a 40lb bike gives you a good work out! I’m also riding my Single Speed 29er:
Riding my ‘dumb’ (read GearE comment here) machine has increased my cardio and has helped me maintain my weight (by puking).
I also alternate between Mountain Biking and Road riding, long road rides help me build some needed endurance.
Last but not least, my racing machine will get 2 deserved upgrades:
A new XT crankset and some nice XTR shifting cables.
Race day is October 4th, Joe, Priscilla and myself will be riding the first race of the Triple Crown at Bonelli Park, it should be fun… as long as I finish my race and I don’t come in last!
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