September is full off awesome stuff, race-wise. I can’t make up my mind, so I’m gonna ask the 200 or so people who read here on a daily basis and maybe take your advice into account when making my decision.
Schedule #1:
Sept 2nd: Shenandoah 100
15th: Pisgah Monstercross Challenge
17-22nd: Pisgah MTB Stage Race
Schedule #2:
Sept 2nd: Shenandoah 100
8th: Fool’s Gold 100
18th-21: Fly out to Interbike and “network”
Pros/Cons of either?
-First off, I hate flying, Vegas, and any sort of convention where people mill around like animals. I have, however, been told by more than one person who “knows” what they’re talking about that if I ever want to achieve the dream of becoming a professional cyclist that I need to get there and meet people in the industry. Ok, I get it.
-I haven’t had a chance to ride much at Pisgah other than ORAMM. I’m super stoked on tech/fun singletrack right now, and I loved stage racing, so the Pisgah Stage Race sounds like an awesome time.
-Ever since the repairs made to the singletrack at Fool’s Gold, I very much enjoy the race course.
So? What do you think? 1 or 2? Comment here or on the Brickhouse Racing Facebook page (link over there to the right in the sidebar)
What’s more important, getting paid to work or getting paid to race?
I’m skipping the River’s Edge Marathon because I have an opportunity to ride Pisgah two weekends in a row with a guide! ORAMM has been my only experience until last weekend. Please note that my age dictates that I’m getting to a professional level on my on ticket!
If you want to make a life and a bit of money from racing, fly to Vegas. If you just want to have fun and do what you want, do the other. I think you know the “real” answer. What’s in your Grinchy little heart? :-)
Go with Schedule 1. Get some more solid results and send your resume out with the “wins”. Walking around “glad handing” peeps ain’t gonna do it. That’s my $0.02. Whatever schedule you choose, jump in with both feet. Good luck.
Schedule #1 without a doubt, you are will be happy you spent the time racing not at Vegas.