NICK MULDER RACING
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Last weekends race in belgium wasnt really worth noting. A 8km course that we did 17 times, including an awfully paved uphill drag of 1.5km, typical belgian style. Going into the race I wanted to continue my strong riding and sneak into the break, however it wasnt to be. I blew myself up in the first 3 laps and eventually realized my legs werent there after a week of little training and a focus on exams. A big group slipped off the front with some team mates in it and I was content with finishing in the field. I ended up top 5 in the peloton sprint, but nothing special.
This weekend is when it starts, my first u23 classic of the year. This race will show me how far Ive come this winter and how far I still need to go. The race, Omloop Lek en Ijssel, is 170km long on flat, narrow roads where the deciding factor is the wind. Positioning is crucial.
I have convinced myself that I have to ride in the first 20, whether I have good legs or bad legs, as long as I am there I am safe and wont be in the gutter. Riding in the gutter is a horrible feeling and unexplainable unless youve actually raced in europe. Kilometer after kilometer hanging onto the wheel in front of you as if it is a matter of life or death. Praying the riders in front of you stay strong and dont undergo any moment of weakeness and let gaps fall. In this case, your worst enemies are your best friends. Saturdays forecast is favorable, with light winds and sun.
After saturday I have the possibily of racing on sunday and monday. Both races in belgium and non-classics, monday seems favorable with the 2000 euro prizes.
Depending on this weekend's preformances are my future races. A race that I am pretty certain of riding is Arno Wallard Memorial, a UCI 1.2 race, close to 200km filled with cobbles and often fought in hard man conditions. Vaconsoleil and Skil Shimano will send strong teams so I will have my first taste of real pro racing.
I hope to ride strong here, of course its easy to say that I want to ride well but I have no idea what to expect. These are real professionals but all I can do is my best, and this race could be my ticket to the next level.
Ive been thinking lately of why I want to go pro.
Im not sure, its extremely hard and financially discouraging unless you are extremely good. Can I be that good? Time will tell, so far my watts are pretty impressive for my age, but thats not what wins races. Thats what im still learning.
Being pro means committment everyday, training in rain or shine. Focus, eternal motivation. Mental strength. Talent.
Do I have what it takes? I think so. Do I want it? Hell yeah.
Bring it on!
This weekend is when it starts, my first u23 classic of the year. This race will show me how far Ive come this winter and how far I still need to go. The race, Omloop Lek en Ijssel, is 170km long on flat, narrow roads where the deciding factor is the wind. Positioning is crucial.
I have convinced myself that I have to ride in the first 20, whether I have good legs or bad legs, as long as I am there I am safe and wont be in the gutter. Riding in the gutter is a horrible feeling and unexplainable unless youve actually raced in europe. Kilometer after kilometer hanging onto the wheel in front of you as if it is a matter of life or death. Praying the riders in front of you stay strong and dont undergo any moment of weakeness and let gaps fall. In this case, your worst enemies are your best friends. Saturdays forecast is favorable, with light winds and sun.
After saturday I have the possibily of racing on sunday and monday. Both races in belgium and non-classics, monday seems favorable with the 2000 euro prizes.
Depending on this weekend's preformances are my future races. A race that I am pretty certain of riding is Arno Wallard Memorial, a UCI 1.2 race, close to 200km filled with cobbles and often fought in hard man conditions. Vaconsoleil and Skil Shimano will send strong teams so I will have my first taste of real pro racing.
I hope to ride strong here, of course its easy to say that I want to ride well but I have no idea what to expect. These are real professionals but all I can do is my best, and this race could be my ticket to the next level.
Ive been thinking lately of why I want to go pro.
Im not sure, its extremely hard and financially discouraging unless you are extremely good. Can I be that good? Time will tell, so far my watts are pretty impressive for my age, but thats not what wins races. Thats what im still learning.
Being pro means committment everyday, training in rain or shine. Focus, eternal motivation. Mental strength. Talent.
Do I have what it takes? I think so. Do I want it? Hell yeah.
Bring it on!
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richard simmons
08:03 PM on April 09, 2009
eatless your too fat <img alt="big grin" src="http://images.freewebs.com/Images/Smilies/Round/biggrin.gif"
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