Minuteman Road Club

I was thinking of starting off w/ the boys ( 35+ ), then getting dropped quite quicky before rounding the Q res.
Now, they have posted a Women's race as well .

I most likely can not hang on to any field, but would love to get those quads hurting for 63 miles.
Any interests ??

Diane T[*]

Is this a cross race?

No, Its a 63 mile road race- no tri bars, or bar ends. Would need a jersey w/ sleeves ( short or long )
Since there is a Women's Category and if they have day of reg you can get a one day USCF license which will help cover ofr race insurance ? 10 extra bucks. You would be a Category four W .

You may be able to get in a year long USCF road license, so you can do some other road races
This is your type of terrain , rolling, rolling, rolling : )

Diane T

oooh sounds like fun.. is there one in april too?

Pattie, after riding with you last Sunday I'd say you could easily handle the Cat 4 women's field. Give it a try!

I'd second that. Now you just need to find a jersey with sleeves!?!

Opps , Sorry . The Quabbin road race is April 26th 2009.

There is also another race that you may like , Jiminy Peak 60km May 2nd out in Western MA.

Pattie I have only ridden w/ you one time , you seem to love a challange !
As Alan indicated , you would do really well in the Women 4 !

We should have a small clinic for help w/ cornering , drafting, sprints etc.

There is also some rumor of a Womens cat3/4 race series, but I have not found the site yet.
These would be great training for your Iron(Wo)man's

DT

Sounds great.. Maybe I should do a couple of smaller road races before I do that since I have never been in one!

When are the clinics?

pattie

Pattie, Diane,

Check out the "Women's 3/4 Race Series" post on the local racing scene section of the board.

Pattie,

You have the legs for this no problem. If you want to do some training races I'm doing Charge Pond on Sat and Wells on sunday if the weather holds.

NEBC also have a road race clinic program for people wanting to get into road racing. You can get details at: http://ne-bra.org/events/details/8

Unfortunatly, I think the spring clinic is closed for registrants, but I sent an email inquiring. So exciting, registered for my first cycling license. Now, just got to find a right shifter that doesn't cost an arm and a leg..

Pattie,

Post up in the classified section there is probably someone with what you need sitting in their garage gathering dust.

John.

Hi Pattie,

Stay tuned to the board. We will most likely be putting together our own skills clinic in April.

Rich

Whoo whoo ...
Pattie has her License !!!

I hope to start some of the Womens' 3/4 races this year .. my goals are to get faster !
Diane T

Ok Rich, there is a few of us ladies that are interested in the clinic,

Della got her license today too