Originally Posted by pgoat

Great thread. thanks!

Two dumb questions from someone who wants to race but has always been too chicken:

1. How feasible is it to start racing (Master's, etc) at 45?

2. Should I basically expect to crash if I race? I do not anticipate being strong enough to stay up front, especially if things go uphill (at which point you can paint me red and hang a lantern from my ass).