04HRC51
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Participated in my first track event in nearly 30 years this past Sunday at PittRace. I went in as a total novice, not really sure if I was up to doing this again and, honestly, wondering why I felt the need to try. Of course, it was a wet and rainy morning and that had me on edge but I went out anyways. My first two session were one to one with Gearge B. and he did a great job showing me the lines, markers and flag stations and took the time to talk with me afterwards. Once things dried out, I was more on my own and was really able to find my groove again. Struggled a little with the later turns but figured them out and incrementally increased my tempo and really began to understand one, that I can still do this and two, why I needed to try. I gave up my passion 30 years ago for the family and over time forgot how important being on the track was to me; made me feel like a kid again.
I was super happy with how my nearly 20 year old bike (RC-51) handled, braked (she’s heavy) and how easy it was to get comfortably with her. I was impressed with the N2 organization, their dedication to safety and their instructor staff and hoping to make ATP this fall in NC.
I was super happy with how my nearly 20 year old bike (RC-51) handled, braked (she’s heavy) and how easy it was to get comfortably with her. I was impressed with the N2 organization, their dedication to safety and their instructor staff and hoping to make ATP this fall in NC.