Small Lessons From A Big Week
From hot laps on the pavement to slow grinds in the mountains, here are a fifteen lessons that I took home from both the Carson City Off Road race and my bike packing extravaganza around Lake Tahoe. 1. Criteriums are fun, but you should definitely know how to corner. (Not saying I do, just saying it would be helpful...) 2. When competing in an elite back country race, gaining a good position on the first major climb is key. 3. It's probably a good idea to pre-ride the majorit