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05-19-2004, 05:24 PM

curt wrote:

> I have never raced yet and I was driving down the road the other day and saw
> a bicycle race in progress at the local velodrome. I was wondering if there
> is a web site to learn more about races?

The web's great for lots of things, but to me, it sounds like you need a
book.

You might start with a general book on bicycling, reading the chapters
that discuss racing. One I liked is _Bike Cult_ by David Perry (ISBN
1-56858-027-4). It's got some information on almost every aspect of
cycling, and most of it is in an easy-to-read magazine format. Sort of
fits my short attention span!

Anyway, starting there, you can dig into its extensive bibliography to
locate other, more specialized books on training & technique, or on
racing on road & track (which are two sections of the bibliograpy).

Books are cool. Libraries are even cooler. Check it out.

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05-19-2004, 06:24 PM

curt <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
> I have never raced yet and I was driving down the road the other day and saw
> a bicycle race in progress at the local velodrome. I was wondering if there
> is a web site to learn more about races? I guess these people are rated
> from 1-5, 5 being a beginner. Can someone supply me with a site or some
> information on racing, if I wanted to try it?

Information like your location helps. Curt, you're in Pittsburgh,
right? That's not an actual velodrome, but the "Pittsburgh Cycling
Oval." (On the site of the old driver testing facility I think,
but I don't live there anymore.) The best way to start is to
hook up with some people with experience, i.e. a local club.
A couple of places to start:

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

05-19-2004, 06:24 PM

curt <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
> I have never raced yet and I was driving down the road the other day and saw
> a bicycle race in progress at the local velodrome. I was wondering if there
> is a web site to learn more about races? I guess these people are rated
> from 1-5, 5 being a beginner. Can someone supply me with a site or some
> information on racing, if I wanted to try it?

Information like your location helps. Curt, you're in Pittsburgh,
right? That's not an actual velodrome, but the "Pittsburgh Cycling
Oval." (On the site of the old driver testing facility I think,
but I don't live there anymore.) The best way to start is to
hook up with some people with experience, i.e. a local club.
A couple of places to start:

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

05-19-2004, 06:24 PM

curt <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
> I have never raced yet and I was driving down the road the other day and saw
> a bicycle race in progress at the local velodrome. I was wondering if there
> is a web site to learn more about races? I guess these people are rated
> from 1-5, 5 being a beginner. Can someone supply me with a site or some
> information on racing, if I wanted to try it?

Information like your location helps. Curt, you're in Pittsburgh,
right? That's not an actual velodrome, but the "Pittsburgh Cycling
Oval." (On the site of the old driver testing facility I think,
but I don't live there anymore.) The best way to start is to
hook up with some people with experience, i.e. a local club.
A couple of places to start:

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

05-19-2004, 06:24 PM

curt <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
> I have never raced yet and I was driving down the road the other day and saw
> a bicycle race in progress at the local velodrome. I was wondering if there
> is a web site to learn more about races? I guess these people are rated
> from 1-5, 5 being a beginner. Can someone supply me with a site or some
> information on racing, if I wanted to try it?

Information like your location helps. Curt, you're in Pittsburgh,
right? That's not an actual velodrome, but the "Pittsburgh Cycling
Oval." (On the site of the old driver testing facility I think,
but I don't live there anymore.) The best way to start is to
hook up with some people with experience, i.e. a local club.
A couple of places to start:

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

05-19-2004, 06:24 PM

curt <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
> I have never raced yet and I was driving down the road the other day and saw
> a bicycle race in progress at the local velodrome. I was wondering if there
> is a web site to learn more about races? I guess these people are rated
> from 1-5, 5 being a beginner. Can someone supply me with a site or some
> information on racing, if I wanted to try it?

Information like your location helps. Curt, you're in Pittsburgh,
right? That's not an actual velodrome, but the "Pittsburgh Cycling
Oval." (On the site of the old driver testing facility I think,
but I don't live there anymore.) The best way to start is to
hook up with some people with experience, i.e. a local club.
A couple of places to start:

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

05-19-2004, 06:45 PM

Thanks for the links and information. I do have a stupid question though.
Why is it called an oval and not a velodrome? Please be gentle.

Curt

"Benjamin Weiner" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:40ac08b4$1@darkstar...
> curt <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
> > I have never raced yet and I was driving down the road the other day and
saw
> > a bicycle race in progress at the local velodrome. I was wondering if
there
> > is a web site to learn more about races? I guess these people are rated
> > from 1-5, 5 being a beginner. Can someone supply me with a site or some
> > information on racing, if I wanted to try it?
>
> Information like your location helps. Curt, you're in Pittsburgh,
> right? That's not an actual velodrome, but the "Pittsburgh Cycling
> Oval." (On the site of the old driver testing facility I think,
> but I don't live there anymore.) The best way to start is to
> hook up with some people with experience, i.e. a local club.
> A couple of places to start:
>
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>

05-19-2004, 06:45 PM

Thanks for the links and information. I do have a stupid question though.
Why is it called an oval and not a velodrome? Please be gentle.

Curt

"Benjamin Weiner" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:40ac08b4$1@darkstar...
> curt <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
> > I have never raced yet and I was driving down the road the other day and
saw
> > a bicycle race in progress at the local velodrome. I was wondering if
there
> > is a web site to learn more about races? I guess these people are rated
> > from 1-5, 5 being a beginner. Can someone supply me with a site or some
> > information on racing, if I wanted to try it?
>
> Information like your location helps. Curt, you're in Pittsburgh,
> right? That's not an actual velodrome, but the "Pittsburgh Cycling
> Oval." (On the site of the old driver testing facility I think,
> but I don't live there anymore.) The best way to start is to
> hook up with some people with experience, i.e. a local club.
> A couple of places to start:
>
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>

05-19-2004, 06:45 PM

Thanks for the links and information. I do have a stupid question though.
Why is it called an oval and not a velodrome? Please be gentle.

Curt

"Benjamin Weiner" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:40ac08b4$1@darkstar...
> curt <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
> > I have never raced yet and I was driving down the road the other day and
saw
> > a bicycle race in progress at the local velodrome. I was wondering if
there
> > is a web site to learn more about races? I guess these people are rated
> > from 1-5, 5 being a beginner. Can someone supply me with a site or some
> > information on racing, if I wanted to try it?
>
> Information like your location helps. Curt, you're in Pittsburgh,
> right? That's not an actual velodrome, but the "Pittsburgh Cycling
> Oval." (On the site of the old driver testing facility I think,
> but I don't live there anymore.) The best way to start is to
> hook up with some people with experience, i.e. a local club.
> A couple of places to start:
>
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>

05-19-2004, 06:45 PM

Thanks for the links and information. I do have a stupid question though.
Why is it called an oval and not a velodrome? Please be gentle.

Curt

"Benjamin Weiner" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:40ac08b4$1@darkstar...
> curt <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
> > I have never raced yet and I was driving down the road the other day and
saw
> > a bicycle race in progress at the local velodrome. I was wondering if
there
> > is a web site to learn more about races? I guess these people are rated
> > from 1-5, 5 being a beginner. Can someone supply me with a site or some
> > information on racing, if I wanted to try it?
>
> Information like your location helps. Curt, you're in Pittsburgh,
> right? That's not an actual velodrome, but the "Pittsburgh Cycling
> Oval." (On the site of the old driver testing facility I think,
> but I don't live there anymore.) The best way to start is to
> hook up with some people with experience, i.e. a local club.
> A couple of places to start:
>
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>