Rubber meets road, or dirt, is the focus today! I would like to alert all locals of the amazing dirt and paved trail opportunities for biking and running. What better way to do this then to highlight a local race!
A few weekends ago I had the pleasure of learning about the many types of mountain bike racing! There is downhill, cyclocross, and also short course. I know I missed some but I look forward to learning more. Right here in Greensboro, and Guilford county, mountain bike racing is alive and well. My friend Kelly is in the process of trying out racing as a possible next step in her fitness. She has a serious passion for playing outside on her bike, but is not sure if she wants to add racing into the mix. She invited me along to check out her short course race at Bur-Mil park.
Watching Kelly race was an exciting experience! I had the chance to be part of the pre-race hangout with Kelly. There was a mini-huddle of participants gathering after she warmed up. I really liked the supportive atmosphere shared by all the female participants. They were trading encouraging words, comparing clothing layers, and strategizing about how to deal with the course conditions. Kelly participated in the open category which is for beginner racers, and in this category the kiddos, ladies, and fellas all race together.
This was a timed short course race. The length of the race is time-based, 30 minutes, and it was a 1 mile loop around a part of the trail system in Bur-Mil Park. The leader typically does about 6 laps. This race series was called Biking in the Woods. And in this particular race, Kelly finished second! Way to go, K-money!
Here are some pictorial displays!
Here are some pictorial displays!
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| Smiley Kelly |
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| Game Face Kelly |
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| Start Line! |
However, if this sounds right up your alley, another mountain race series starts up in April, on Wednesday nights.
Here is the link!
http://www.racinginthewoods.com/tmtb-series.html
Here is the link!
http://www.racinginthewoods.com/tmtb-series.html
Other fun info nuggets include three local groups that may peak your interest if you like seeing the the world on two wheels.
The Greensboro Veloclub has something for all levels of riders! This is more of a road biking group.
The Greensboro Veloclub has something for all levels of riders! This is more of a road biking group.
If you prefer your tires nubbly, check out the local Fat Tire Society.
Multi-sport Spice
The Triad Triathlon Team does group rides and so much more, ride along and maybe get interested in an your first sprint triathlon! There are beginner, intermediate, and advanced triathletes in this group who do all different kinds of triathlons. AND an indoor tri coming up next weekend!
Lastly, Buri-Mil park is a feature packed park. It has quick access to great trails (Big Loop, Little Loop) and the Atlantic-Yadkin Greenway. Other features, especially nice for totters, it has a waterpark, a playground, a picnic area, and real bathrooms.
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