How to Become a Superstar at Road Bike Racing
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How to Become a Superstar at Road Bike Racing
Any tips or hints? I have the legs and the determination, just not really the budget. How does one become the next Lance? Any help appreciated ^_^
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What are your race results so far ?
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Just stop by your local Radio Shack and ask for Lance? Maybe he will take you in as an apprentice.
But first make sure you shave your legs or they might laugh at you.
But first make sure you shave your legs or they might laugh at you.
05-24-10, 07:19 AM
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Step 1- Enter Race
Step 2- Win Race
Step 3- Repeat Step 1
Step 2- Win Race
Step 3- Repeat Step 1
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05-24-10, 07:55 AM
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In between races watch American Flyers and Breaking Away almost exclusively.
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This is a reasonable answer ^
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I feel like if I had the legs and determination to be the next bike superstar I would be out riding whatever my budget could afford ($100 bikes are all over craigslist), entering races, getting results, and hoping to be picked up by a team/sponsor.
Determination to sit and post a thread asking how to become a bike superstar would be low down the list of steps in order to become said superstar. Heck, if I was that serious I would sell my computer in order to pick up a bike.
Determination to sit and post a thread asking how to become a bike superstar would be low down the list of steps in order to become said superstar. Heck, if I was that serious I would sell my computer in order to pick up a bike.
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If you don't have the budget because you spent all your money on a closet sized refrigerator, you may be on the right path.