I feel silly asking this question, as I'm sure the topic comes up fairly often. But I'm gonna start racing this year. What do I do? I've been riding all winter, so I'll continue just doing base training for the time being. But what books should I read? I know the basics of periodized training, but I probably need a little instruction if I'm gonna race. Where do I get a schedule of events (I live in Chicago)? Do I need to register for a liscense before the start of the season? Should I seek out a team to start, or not worry about it right now?
I already have a heartrate monitor. I don't have money at the moment for a PowerTap. (That's what those watts-monitor-thingy's are called, right?) I wanna do roadracing and crits. With my commuting, I've maintained 200+ miles a week on average, so I'm in pretty good shape.
Thanks!
--timfire
I already have a heartrate monitor. I don't have money at the moment for a PowerTap. (That's what those watts-monitor-thingy's are called, right?) I wanna do roadracing and crits. With my commuting, I've maintained 200+ miles a week on average, so I'm in pretty good shape.
Thanks!
--timfire