Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Ixworth Criteriums
On the day of the Ixworth crits, i felt good, my legs were strong and i thought i had tapered just right. I got to the start line my stomach buzzing with anticapation and my head full of tactics and things to do in the corners. After a confident first half with me pulling on the front for probably too long, the attacks started coming thick and fast. Annoyingly no one else seemed willing to do much of the chasing so i did most of it myself. With 4 laps to go my legs were knackered from riding at the front for too long and a 3 man break went. Irritatingly i couldnt hold their pace and so i was left in the group feeling thoroughly used. In the bunch sprint i managed to claim 7th place (i think) which i suppose is alright out of 30 odd riders. Anyway at least i have learnt some new tactical info and my cornering ability has improved.
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We've all done it Josh - hope you don't feel disheartened.
It's annoying when you're one a good day, and you just can't help yourself, but drive it - everyone starts to rely on you setting the pace, then expects you to do all the chasing of the attacks. Sometimes it's better to be a bit rubbish - then you're hanging on and can't do any work!! - helps you learn to hide - which is what I did for the first couple of years of racing!
When you're on a good day (or so i'm told, most of your days are good) you need to sit in the first 5 or so, and learn to watch what's going on, then read the race - choose your moments to attack (usually after a few other attacks and the race is going hard) - then you'll be able to get away - although sometimes you want to be able to take a few people with you.. Well done anyway - you've got the legs, just need a bit more tactical riding.
Cheers for the shouts from your mum by the way!!
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