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01-20-20, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TMonk

Maybe tell us a little more about yourself?

Age
Gender
Years racing
Disciplines races (ever)
Racing category in said disciplines
Racing goals long term

Would all help forum users assess the situation and offer advice.

Maybe tell us a little more about yourself? Good call

Age : 48
Gender: Male
Years racing licensed for 31 years - had some inactive spells so roughly 20 years actual experience
Disciplines races (ever) Track, road, mtb
Racing category in said disciplines 2 track, 3 road, 2 mtb (both XC and gravity)
Racing goals long term compete at track Masters Nats and not be laughed out of the park is goal 1. Dealing with injuries has taught me patience so I know this likely wont happen overnight

Im a stocky guy so i gravitate towards my strengths (track events, crits and other short course road events, and downhill on the MTB side ) I dont fantasize about entering events that last over 2 hours in duration as i dont have time to train for anything with any significant distance - but since my last surgery for a meniscus repair, my riding has primarily been just cruising around solo and rarely getting above tempo pace. Even with the meniscus repair , i dont trust the knee to track properly out of the saddle.
Currently going through physical therapy for a rotator cuff surgery from earlier this year as well -- its been a fun year

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