Awesome ride! You really kicked ass! for your 1st race. Everyone loves watching your channel, keep it going. Watching your videos gives me so much confidence! 🤘👍🐇
Nice effort man ! Taking on a race is no joke , its a whole new level of riding , constantly pushing at the redline ! I did it once & like you , when it was over you whipped like you never felt before ! Race level is a whole different commitment & suffering ! Anyway , you had the balls to take it on , Good Job. !
Thank you for checking it out, I couldn't sit down properly without a back pain and leg pain. Feeling better today but that race got me the most sore I've ever been
Props! I've done plenty of Enduro and DH racing, longer gravel rides etc but this year did my first 'traditional' style XC lap race. The advice given to me was - "Pace yourself, by going off the start line at 100%.... and then just maintain that till you throw up or black out". Its Brutal. Too long to sprint. Too short to have anywhere to let off the gas a little and hide in the pack or recover. Well done!
Thank you, I started strong but at the End of lap 3 I had to use the restroom and re-fuel with nutrientes and lap 4 the cramps started. If I didnt stop and didnt have the cramps I could have finished at least 20 minutes earlier.
Great video Dropper! You are brave enough just to participate in this big race. Sorry for the inconvenience you had. Now you know what to do next time if you decide to be in a race again. ❤ I heard my name and I was whao first place and I wasn't even there hahaha. Plenty of electrolytes before you start another race. And train harder for the next one, you got this!
Hard to prepare for your first race. You don't realize how out of shape you really are ... I don't do XC, just enduro and DH so take it for what it's worth, but my biggest gains come when I'm off the bike. Lighter weights, a lot of reps for the weight training, run 5-7 miles 3x a week, and MOST importantly (especially as you get older) is flexibility training. Combine that with a clean diet and a ton of water, that'll make you a much better rider. And just like high school, big pasta dinner the night before and a lot of orange slices on race day. Drink a ton of water BEFORE the race begins!
That’s a heck of a first race! I started biking in 2021 and did my first race in 2022. After much practice (and a 27 lb bike with race tires), it was a great season, including yesterdays awesome race. You will slay it in Cat 3 next year with a performance like this!
I had a good time after that race I was tried however I wasn't beat up after words however that to was my first race and it was great talking to you yesterday also lol I see when I was cheering on my friend at finsh she did good thou
Great effort !! Congrats 👏 👏 👏 🙏😎🍻🍻 keep Celtic or Himalayan Salt with you at all time put a pinch in your tongue every so often keeps you hydride to stay cramp free. If you feeling coming up just spin them out by slowly your pace around 40% of you effort. ...stay stoked 🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇
Nice job hanging in there. You’re not in ride shape. Ride more miles even if you have to get on the road with a road bike and do more hard miles with a lot of climbing. Those little short loops you do will not cut it in a mtb race or any race. Endurance is what you need. Your bike weighs 31 pounds. It’s not your bike, it’s you. You just need to get stronger and hydrate better but at least you got out there and did your best.
@@allenkvextreme yeah man check out bacon ridge and waterworks it’s two trail systems that connect outside of Annapolis. It’s new only been there for like 6 years . Over 30 miles
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Awesome ride! You really kicked ass! for your 1st race. Everyone loves watching your channel, keep it going. Watching your videos gives me so much confidence! 🤘👍🐇
Appreciate the great words. Thank you for the compliment!!!
Great event! Fun course. I raced in the ebike cat. My bike fully shut off with 5 miles to go on lap #5
Im still tired 😂
Yeah it's exhausting, 5 loops is excellent... good job!
Glad u brought the channel back. I like watching ur videos cuz theres not many guys making videos with the trek fuel ex.
good bike, great geo... glad you enjoy the videos!
Nice effort man ! Taking on a race is no joke , its a whole new level of riding , constantly pushing at the redline ! I did it once & like you , when it was over you whipped like you never felt before ! Race level is a whole different commitment & suffering ! Anyway , you had the balls to take it on , Good Job. !
Thank you for checking it out, I couldn't sit down properly without a back pain and leg pain. Feeling better today but that race got me the most sore I've ever been
Oh yeah , it gives you a new respect for all bike racers !
Depends on how seriously you take it. I’ve ridden many marathons but don’t gas it the whole time, I also enjoy the views.
#25 Urban Dropper. Great video
Thank u Edgar!!!
Props! I've done plenty of Enduro and DH racing, longer gravel rides etc but this year did my first 'traditional' style XC lap race. The advice given to me was - "Pace yourself, by going off the start line at 100%.... and then just maintain that till you throw up or black out". Its Brutal. Too long to sprint. Too short to have anywhere to let off the gas a little and hide in the pack or recover.
Well done!
Thank you, I started strong but at the End of lap 3 I had to use the restroom and re-fuel with nutrientes and lap 4 the cramps started. If I didnt stop and didnt have the cramps I could have finished at least 20 minutes earlier.
Great video Dropper! You are brave enough just to participate in this big race. Sorry for the inconvenience you had. Now you know what to do next time if you decide to be in a race again. ❤ I heard my name and I was whao first place and I wasn't even there hahaha. Plenty of electrolytes before you start another race. And train harder for the next one, you got this!
Hard to prepare for your first race. You don't realize how out of shape you really are ... I don't do XC, just enduro and DH so take it for what it's worth, but my biggest gains come when I'm off the bike. Lighter weights, a lot of reps for the weight training, run 5-7 miles 3x a week, and MOST importantly (especially as you get older) is flexibility training. Combine that with a clean diet and a ton of water, that'll make you a much better rider.
And just like high school, big pasta dinner the night before and a lot of orange slices on race day. Drink a ton of water BEFORE the race begins!
@@topspot4834 Very good advice!
Good job! Nice to see you back on the TH-cam machine.
glad u noticed, i do it when i can.
That’s a heck of a first race! I started biking in 2021 and did my first race in 2022. After much practice (and a 27 lb bike with race tires), it was a great season, including yesterdays awesome race. You will slay it in Cat 3 next year with a performance like this!
Thanks for the heads up and that's crazy u started racing a year after you got in the sport, good job!
Damn....great job, Dropper !!!! You've come so far since your early days on the GT in Randolph Trails !!!!
Haha, yeah, and thank you for staying tuned for that long!!!
Good luck!
Great effort. Just need a better hydration powder mix to help with the cramps. Congrats!!
Absolutely, didn't expect to cramp but will prepare better next time
Great effort Dropper🤘🏽
Train more, hydrate better and I know you can get to the top 10 next time.
Glad you like it. Definitely some good advice brother!!!
Thank's for coming out today! See you at the next one.
one hundred bro! definitely going for it!
Yeah don't nuke it ! Winter is coming and need stuff to watch !
surprisingly the winter makes the trails look better and i am more active than the summer!
Great video. Check out the Mid Atlantic Super Series. A nice set of XC races in your area
I had a good time after that race I was tried however I wasn't beat up after words however that to was my first race and it was great talking to you yesterday also lol I see when I was cheering on my friend at finsh she did good thou
That's good, I had fun. It was a great experience will look for more!
excellent effort, from all involved.
At this time of year, id expect to see somebody dressed as the headless horseman, lol.
Thank you, great event and everyone carried good energy!!!
Great for your first race.
appreciate it, thank you!
Keep making videos my guy
Also 25th place of 100+ with two downs is still a damn good outcome man!
Thank you for tuning in and I appreciate your support!!!
Man way to go
Thank you!
Great effort !! Congrats 👏 👏 👏 🙏😎🍻🍻 keep Celtic or Himalayan Salt with you at all time put a pinch in your tongue every so often keeps you hydride to stay cramp free. If you feeling coming up just spin them out by slowly your pace around 40% of you effort. ...stay stoked 🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇
Good advice, thanks for tuning in and checking it out!!! 🐇🐇🐇
How is your bike 3 lbs heavier than stock if the upgraded fork is lighter than what comes on it from Trek?
Big thick 800mm handlebars, beefy DH tires costume wheel and pedals. Shop weight my XL bike at 35lbs
@@allenkvextreme those.maxxis tan walls aren't DH tires (only come in EXO casings) and pedals usually aren't included when saying the weight lol
Kudos bro man... You better look into them Electrolytes... Cramps can get gnarly at night. 🤙🏽
thank you. i probably should!
Forget the coffee! Use electrolytes instead and you will experience far less cramps.
Dont nuke your channel bro!
not doing it, the devil had a hold of me 😀
You need a lighter short travel XC bike. Orbea or Specialized.
i agree, more time on the trails requried also. i solely relied on my talent mind over matter attitude
Nice job hanging in there. You’re not in ride shape. Ride more miles even if you have to get on the road with a road bike and do more hard miles with a lot of climbing. Those little short loops you do will not cut it in a mtb race or any race. Endurance is what you need. Your bike weighs 31 pounds. It’s not your bike, it’s you. You just need to get stronger and hydrate better but at least you got out there and did your best.
I do need more training. The bike was weighted by my shop 35lbs xl frame with beefy tires and larger handlebars
pickle juice for cramps prior to riding
Thanks for the info.
Too much caffeine , just water on race day, you’ll feel much better
gonna have to revert back to the time i was on 0 caffeine like last winter (good times)
Like you’re channel a lot bro. I’m not too far away in Maryland. We got similar trails
Maryland is fun, been to Fredrick and loved it. Thank you for the feedback!
@@allenkvextreme yeah man check out bacon ridge and waterworks it’s two trail systems that connect outside of Annapolis. It’s new only been there for like 6 years . Over 30 miles