Racers,
I've been riding for a few years and I'm signed up for my first race this weekend. It's a Cat5 (obviously) crit set for 20min+2...and I have no idea what to expect, so here come my quesions. First, what does "+2" mean? Do racers generally bring their trainers to warm up before the race starts? 20 mins is short...do you guys strip your bikes of water bottles, and other unncessary items for a crit if your crit bike is also your training, racing, recreational, etc bike? if you get lapped, are you out of the race?
of course, i don't plan to win or even to do that well...just finishing on 2 wheels is my goal. what else am i forgetting to ask?...i'm sure i will learn a lot come sunday.
thanks for any advice you can offer
I've been riding for a few years and I'm signed up for my first race this weekend. It's a Cat5 (obviously) crit set for 20min+2...and I have no idea what to expect, so here come my quesions. First, what does "+2" mean? Do racers generally bring their trainers to warm up before the race starts? 20 mins is short...do you guys strip your bikes of water bottles, and other unncessary items for a crit if your crit bike is also your training, racing, recreational, etc bike? if you get lapped, are you out of the race?
of course, i don't plan to win or even to do that well...just finishing on 2 wheels is my goal. what else am i forgetting to ask?...i'm sure i will learn a lot come sunday.
thanks for any advice you can offer