I would like to try some Crits but I do not have a 700c bike. In an effort to save some money so my kids can go to University later in life, will I be able to ride a 650c bike in a Crit?
Yes.
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Yes, but make sure you bring spare wheels and tag them with your race number. You won’t be able to take advantage of any neutral support (if the race offers such – usually the case when there’s a lot of wheels in the pit) as most wheels in there will be 700c.
which one are you planning to do - Tue (UBC) or thurs (richmond)?
oh and as far as I know - 650 ok
Yes, but make sure you bring spare wheels and tag them with your race number. You won’t be able to take advantage of any neutral support (if the race offers such – usually the case when there’s a lot of wheels in the pit) as most wheels in there will be 700c.
When I was 15 and racing Jr I thought about this and decided that I wouldn’t buy a 650 bike.
It took a few years to realize that this would never be a problem… ;-p
Hey you racing any crits or tt in the coming weeks? I am thinking of coming out to a Thurs nighter but need to check license issue.
BTW if you ever go to ride any Italian climbs take a triple with a 34 rear cog. Also I suggest doing a grand fondo one day - 4500 riders in two wave start, a real blast.
I’m currently in Alaska, so no - I won’t be out on Thursday. The leg is still messed but the back is starting to feel better, so there might be hope for this season yet.
I take it this little tour of yours has whipped you back into shape?
In shape - no but no harm going out to get in some fitness
Have fun on the cruise - did you do the pre-cruise weigh? LOL
LOL - I completely forgot about it until I was on the boat!
From 06:30 to 01:00, there is a HALF HOUR window during which one cannot be stuffing one’s face - and only on certain days! The rest of the time the feeding is continuous… I am truly impressed.