LVRC Anybody?

Cheeky
Cheeky Posts: 113
edited January 2008 in Pro race
Hi,
Does anybody have experience of racing in hte LVRC series/events?

I've reached that age (2 years ago actually) and feel I need to do something new, and while the thought of road racing scares the bejeees out of me (thoughts of being dropped after 5min and all that) the challenge does appeal. I've read you can race in an age group above your own initially, so I look forward to holding my own against a 60 year old on a bike 20 years older and weighing twice as much as my own!

I'd be interested to hear anyone's thoughts or experiences on the matter though,

Thanks

Cheeky

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  • vermooten
    vermooten Posts: 2,697
    i joined 2 weeks ago, am awaiting handbook

    I've got no expecftations about any of it - all I know is that some of those 60 year olds are fcking fast
    You just have to ride like you never have to breathe again.

    Manchester Wheelers
  • John.T
    John.T Posts: 3,698
    And their bikes are as good as they are.
    My Fleet.
  • Bronzie
    Bronzie Posts: 4,927
    Cheeky

    LVRC organise a summer series on Tuesday evenings at the Milton Keynes Bowl - not sure on the timings or when they start (April sometime I think) as I'm only in my first season as a vet now so haven't tried them.

    From what I've been told, racing is every bit as hard (and harder if the fast boys are there) as a BC 3/4ths race.

    I think there is also vets racing on Weds evenings at Welwyn track (again starts April?) but I'm not sure if LVRC organise this or another vets association.
    It's a Lifestyle! -+-+- Coggan Training Levels
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    I've been racing LVRC for a few years in region 9 & 10 and can guaranteed its great racing. Don't be lulled into thinking it's old gits riding old bikes - you'll see more Colnagos, Pinarellos and top-range kit than anything else - they joy of disposable income is being able to enjoy it! We get a few E/1st cat riders in the A/B races so we don't hang about - 60kph on the flat isn't unusual and some of the guys in the team do Surrey League races to practise for the LVRCs. Fortunately, there isn't the win at all costs mentality of some BC races, so generally riding is more considerate, people have better handling skills and you don't get as many crashes. Speak to the race organiser about the best category to race in because the number of entries and course often dictates the number of groups in the field. No point in signing up for the C(50+) race when it's started with the As & Bs
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..

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