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How long does it take to get “good” I am currently a mid/back pack C class racer although I started hitting doubles and landing then with success about a month ago. That being said I have been riding for about a year now, I try to make it to the track once a week but it’s hard because of where I live, it’s hard seeing all my friends that have been riding longer than me constantly pass me on the track, so how long did it take for you to get faster on a track and how did you do it?
(I know it’s a hard question to answer because every situation is different)
(I know it’s a hard question to answer because every situation is different)
Stay patient, push it in corners, challenge yourself to brake as late as you can, and if there’s a jump you don’t like, then just don’t hit it. 🤷🏻♂️
The Shop
I agree the riding classes, bike setup, and seat time are critical. But have fun first.
I have learned that even the slowest racer is almost always faster than anyone who has never raced.
Now you need to work on "better"
Race those around you. Don't think you "aren't good" because you're not battling with the guys up front or even one of your buddies. We're all different and process differently.
Point is, have fun and race those in front of you.
For me, I have a mental block that wont allow myself to push passed a certain point. I’m to worried about hitting the ground and not being able to go to work and support my family. I don’t want to get hurt and I know how much it’s held me back when it comes to speed and all that.
I have other friends that don’t have that and doing have more speed than me but have put themselves into the ground a lot more than I have.
It takes a while. Don't rush it because mistakes can be painful.
Maybe instead of thinking "go faster", think "bike handling skills". When you have more control, then you can
add more speed, safely. I always think back to a friend of mine that was a local pro crit bicycle racer. Part of his practice, and how he started out new racers, was to go to a big grassy park in the morning while it was wet and ride around. It was like riding on ice. Good for the skills and not a lot of damage when you would fall. I always thought that was brilliant.
Think about taking some classes to build a SOLID foundation. You don't want to sacrifice technique
for speed. When you build good technique and skills, the speed will naturally happen. Keep it safe and have fun!
Diet and exercise are also important. Don't have to be fanatical, but you gotta have a decent base line.
Pit Row
Whats the measure? Lap time? Jump size? Style?
But above all don't worry about the speed or "getting good" have fun because that's why we ride.
The difference between C class and B is in the corners. Or at least it was when I raced a lot.
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