What do you recommend someone does to get into racing downhill mountain bikes?
February 23, 2011 by pbik
Filed under Mountain bikes
Next year I will be a freshman in college, and I plan on joining the cycling team. What should I do to prepare for racing downhill? And is a 2004 Kona Stinky a raceable bike?
That’s an impossible question to answer since so many people have different preferences in bikes and we have no idea where you live or where you’d be racing.
Your best bet is to seek out some local cycling organizations and see if there are any events near you. They should have novice classes and you’ll probably have to buy a license. The best way to gain speed is to gain experience.
If it’s in good condition, it should be good for racing….when you get to the upper echelon whatever class of racing, then the equipment will really matter.
To train, make sure you’re doing plenty of upper body/core work to keep your bike under you when downhilling….
Good luck and have fun…..