am i too old to start racing/ trying to be a pro
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smutchin
Cat 6 Racer
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- The Red Enclave
I already have.
OK, I'll let you off.
Thought you were just being a smartarse...I do think it's an interesting topic for discussion though, even if the OP is possibly a little misguided in the level of his ambitions.
@screenman is right - I don't think anyone ever won the Tour de France by asking on internet forums if other cyclists thought they were up to it. It's one of those 'If you need to ask...' type questions.
bozmandb9
Insert witty title here
- Location
- South Oxfordshire
Competitive club run? Ours is a non drop. When I took my 13 year old I nearly took him home, when he was struggling to keep pace at first, but he ended up keeping up at an average 17 over 70 miles! But maybe Jamma is riding really hilly territory?
jamma
Über Member
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- stockton on tees
Had the district wrong seems like there is a couple first on the 23rd of this month by the looks of link posted earlier today
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You're north east right ?
Fill your boots .
Date Event Course Dist. Cat Type Fee
09 Apr 16 Ryton Tri (2-Up Ttt) M18 18 M Y J E SV P Team TT £9.00
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16 Apr 16 Wansbeck Cc M21 21 M Y J E SV P Tandem £8.00
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16 Apr 16 Wansbeck Cc M21 21 M Y J E SV P Solo £8.00
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24 Apr 16 Breeze Bikes Rt M27 27 M Y J E SV P Solo £8.50
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01 May 16 Newcastle Cheviot Cc (Inc Vtta North 25) M2510 25 M Y J E SV P Tandem £8.00
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01 May 16 (B) Newcastle Cheviot Cc (Inc Vtta North 25) M2510 25 M Y J E SV P Solo £8.00
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08 May 16 North Tyneside Riders M12 12 M Y J E SV P Solo £8.50
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15 May 16 Tyneside Vagabonds Cc (L&L Spoco) M47 47 M Y J E SV P Solo £11.00
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20 May 16 Cramlington Cc (Cheques To Mark Atkinson) M101 10 M Y J E SV P Solo £8.50
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21 May 16 Blaydon Cc M107 9.9 M Y J E SV P Solo £8.50
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29 May 16 Derwentside Cc (L&L Spoco) M40 40 M Y J E SV P Solo £9.00
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05 Jun 16 Allen Valley Velo (L&L Spoco) M12BX2 24 M Y J E SV P Solo £8.50
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12 Jun 16 (B) North Tyneside Riders Cc M2511 25 M Y J E SV P Solo £8.50
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15 Jun 16 (B) Barnesbury Cc M2510 25 M Y J E SV P Solo £9.00
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16 Jun 16 Ghs District Championship (North East Dc)(Tyneside Vagabonds Cc )(Under 17 On 31st August)(Cheques To R Clarke) M105 10 M Y J P Solo £5.00
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19 Jun 16 Sunderland Clarion Cc M254 25 M Y J E SV P Solo £8.50
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25 Jun 16 Cestria Cc (Cheques To R Mitford) M9 9 M Y J E SV P Solo £9.50
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26 Jun 16 Houghton Cc M254 25 M Y J E SV P Tandem £8.50
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26 Jun 16 (B) Houghton Cc M254 25 M Y J E SV P Solo £8.50
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01 Jul 16 Team Swift M101 10 M Y J E SV P Tandem £10.00
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01 Jul 16 Team Swift M101 10 M Y J E SV P Solo £10.00
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03 Jul 16 (B) Gosforth Rc M2511 25 M Y J E SV P Solo £8.50
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10 Jul 16 Alnwick Cycling Club M13 12.7 M Y J E SV P Solo £8.50
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17 Jul 16 Cramlington Cc (Cheques To Mark Jenkins) M101 10 M Y J E SV P Solo £8.50
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19 Jul 16 Houghton Cc M9 9 M Y J E SV P Tandem £8.00
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Dec66
A gentlemanly pootler, these days
- Location
- West Wickham
Maybe the whole subtext of this thread can be condensed like this?
"I've seen this Cervelo I really like, but I'm not sure if I can justify the expense, please tell me it is?"
Fill your boots, say I
"I've seen this Cervelo I really like, but I'm not sure if I can justify the expense, please tell me it is?"
Fill your boots, say I
Crandoggler
Senior Member
Putting it into perspective, I can average 19.2mph over 22 mile course and I use a relatively low grade Planet X bike and weigh over 100kg. So I dread to think what an amateur, or professional would complete that said course in.
I'd say go for it, but the dedication and training required would be exhausting, and that's before genes start to play a part.
It's one of those things. You've either got it, or you haven't. Same as any other high profile sport. I'm sure you can train to a certain level, beyond that is completely down to your physiology.
I'd say go for it, but the dedication and training required would be exhausting, and that's before genes start to play a part.
It's one of those things. You've either got it, or you haven't. Same as any other high profile sport. I'm sure you can train to a certain level, beyond that is completely down to your physiology.
jamma
Über Member
- Location
- stockton on tees
Teesside and have no car and parents work weekends too
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
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- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
There used to be 3 hillclimb events here in the same weekend. A mate of mine spoke to a lad who rode down here from Newcastle (or was it Durham?) on the Friday evening after work. He competed in the 3 hillclimbs and then rode home on the Sunday evening so he could be back at work on the Monday morning ... Cycle to your TTs!
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I can see you're a dedicated rider .
I think you may find other clubs run weekly club events the others can ride in, these will not be listed anywhere, you have to do a bit of homework.
How many miles did you get in today?
winjim
Smash the cistern
The OP failed to complete a 60 mile ride due to being defeated by a 20% hill. He is not going to be able to ride all over the county to compete. Maybe when he gets that new 3.5 grand Cervelo.There used to be 3 hillcimb events here in the same weekend. A mate of mine spoke to a lad who rode down here from Newcastle (or was it Durham?) on the Friday evening after work. He competed in the 3 hillclimbs and then rode home on the Sunday evening so he could be back at work on the Monday morning ... Cycle to your TTs!
OP. Save your money, ride your bike.
vickster
Legendary Member
I'd say you aren't too old to start racing but you probably don't have it to be pro, not least you have what sounds like a full time job and a family that won't be able to run around helping you
I wouldn't buy that bike just yet, sounds like actually buying a car/van might be more useful for your plans and a cheaper bike if you actually need one
I wouldn't buy that bike just yet, sounds like actually buying a car/van might be more useful for your plans and a cheaper bike if you actually need one
Don't just talk about it, do it. You'll soon find out if you have the ability, and if you don't, you'll find out if you have the desire to keep racing in whatever category your ability puts you in.
I would strongly advise against opening a bike shop. The only thing I would advise against more would be a restaurant.
I would strongly advise against opening a bike shop. The only thing I would advise against more would be a restaurant.
Gravity Aided
Legendary Member
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- Land of Lincoln
Right-You need the overtime- work it, and save that extra money for a used Cervelo. And when you need a new Cervelo, maybe your team's sponsor will provide it. I work for a major insurance company here in the States. We have a guy who is an ex-racer who commutes every day on his bike. Every day. Some snow, lots of rain, lots of wind, that old bike is out there, because it's wired into his being. He has to ride every day he can. So must you.
