This thread is just going to be a newbie thread, in other words, if you are planning to use this specific forum this applies to you.
Tell us about yourself! Your age, where you live, sponsored, goals, avg. times, etc....
So I will start.......
Name: Sam Kessler Location Pittsburgh, PA Race? Yes, but i have yet to race in USCF sactioned events Goals? I got completly dedicated to cycling this past summer, my goal is to be able to compete in mens cat 4 by next summer Daily Training: I ride atleast 20 miles 6 days a week. At our city Criterium track I average about 22mph. I recently did a 20 mile road race and averaged 21.8. Just depends on if it is hilly or what not.
Training: My training varies but stays in a repeated pattern, usually an 80-100km ride on the weekend, short training rides on the weekdays (due to school, until i buy a trainer).
Racing: Its my first season, Im racing in our and neighbour countries (Italy, Austria, Croatia). I participated in 3 good international races in Italy..
Bike: Gitane with Ultegra (I got Pinarello Marvel in club but I broke it in one race hehe..)
Training: About 20-25 hours per week, 3-4 at least 125km (75 miles) trainings and recovery 40km (25 miles) trainings on other days. Its diferent from week to week..
ok i just got my first bike yesterday, so here are my stats as of today.
Name: Elliot Ross Age: 17 (18 in less than a week) Location: Little Rock, AR USA Bike: Felt F80 '05 Races: None Goals: Start racing in tri's next spring Training: so far, 10 miles a day on bike Avg speed: 16-17 mph
Name: Rayner (we'll stick with that!) Age: 16 turning 17 Location: Tasmania (little island state on the bottom of Australia) Bike: Old giant peloton 8400 for the road, custom made for track Racing: since 2000, 18 time state medalist, around 15th nationally in my age group on the track but looking to improve. Goals: Medals in scratch and kilo at nationals and youth olympics in 2005. Training: anything from 250-600 a week, 5-10 sessions. Avg speed: don't really look at it but I'd say around 30k an hour on longer rides sometimes less, generally more. Longest ride: 180k Height+Weight: around 177 ( 5'11?) and 70 kilo Sponsors: Vittoria and High5
Think thats it. Good to finally see a section for us, hope to get to know you all a bit better.
Name: David Age: 17 (18 in November) Bike: Spec. allez elite 2003 City: Montreal, Canada Racing: Just finished my 1st season. I absolutely love it and I'm already thinking about next spring. Training: about 10-15hrs a week Avg. spd: obviously depends. I guess around 30km/h for solo rides. If we want an idea though, how about something more constant (I have no ideas) sponsors: a local bike shop, training centre and bank- all sponsors of my team, no personal sponsors. Goals: Short term: to place consistently in top 10 next season in provincial races, and hopefully win at least one race Long term: 1)to find a college where I can race on a scholarship (still don't know if that exists) 2) to race bikes for a living. (who doesn't want that?)
(i'm from montreal too! i now live in toronto :P )
Name: Kelsey Age: 18 Bike: 2005 Specialized Allez Elite (got it 2 days ago) City: near Tallahassee, FL. Racing: I have done one mountain bike race as a beginner and I am hoping to start road racing in the spring. I'm also planning on doing a triathlon in March. Training: 4-5 days a week from 15 to 35 miles so far, plus running 4 days a week and swimming one day Avg. speed: 13 to 17 mph depending on the length of the ride and whether I'm riding alone or with someone Goals: to do a century ride in the next year and to get serious about road racing
Training: 12-16 hours a week, with three or four hour rides on the weekends. Usually 200-240 miles. Racing: About 11 or 12 times this year, I am a Cat 5 on the road but hoping to move up to high 4 or even three next year! (Need mass starts in cat 5) Bike: EPX 303 for road, EPX Hammerhead for mountain Sponsors: Thomson! THe only posts and stems! Goals: Cat 3 by end of next year, top three at stae championship, turn pro eventually.
Name: Matt McKarney Age: 15 (soon 16) Location: Tampa area of Florida Weight: 190 Height: 6'5'' Bike: Soon a 05' Trek 1000 Sponsors: Obviously none yet Race: Within the coming year Goals: To be among the best Training: Starting with 10-20 miles a day Avg. Speed: 16-17mph
