Racing

Racing is the heart of what we do. You see and feel it when visiting the shop or talking with us at events. There’s no hiding that I love the competition, what isn’t always immediately apparent is I love the learning that comes with racing more. Working together, pushing limits and building strong team dynamics all translate to superb communication skills. During this process we learn what makes fellow athletes faster, more comfortable and more efficient on the bike. This knowledge base easily transfers when helping a recreational cyclist work out their kinks.

The principles applied to training an athlete to peak precisely at the right moment are no different that helping you ride your first half or full century. Recreational cyclists have the same needs, want and concerns as a competitive cyclist. Comfort might trump speed in this case; however everyone wants to be comfortable.

Stop in or call the shop anytime. We look forward to helping you reach your goals. No matter where you set them.

I have competed as a cyclist for over 20 years, in different disciplines, and at different levels and I still compete today. If you’re interested in racing or would like to see a race, I’ve posted various links below that should help you get started in the racing community around Concord.

ROAD/CYCLOCROSS:
The practice series at NHMS is a great start. It’s held every Thursday evening from sometime in April ’til sometime in September. New Hampshire Cycling Club is the host club, contact them for more details.
New England Bike Racing Association (NEBRA) is another great resource for any racer in New England. Their website has a great calendar with all kinds of race listings, plus contacts for USA Cycling officials, clubs, and promoters.
Bikereg (www.bikereg.com) is another great site, with all kinds of local race postings, and is the most used site for online registrations for races in New England.
I almost forgot Tony and the crew down at New England Velodrome. These guys are doing a great job with their facility, they now have track, ‘cross and BMX events throughout the year

MOUNTAIN:
Eastern Fat Tire Association (www.efta.com) is by far the best resource out there for mountain bike racing in New england.
Bikereg (www.bikereg.com) is another great site, with all kinds of local race postings, and is the most used site for online registrations for races in New England.

TRIATHLON:
USA Triathlon is the governing body of triathlon competition, and it’s northeast website can be found here. Overall, a great resource for news, competition listings, etc.
Keith Jordan and his crew over at Endorfun sports puts on some of the best races in the country, and we are fortunate enough to have several of them in our own backyards. They can be found at www.endorfunsports.com.