#421275 - 06/29/09 11:54 PM
So, I'm curious to know....
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Gang Boss
Registered: 12/19/04
Posts: 457
Loc: Bedford, TX
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It's been a little quiet on here this year. So, I have a topic I would like to have everyone's input on.
You know when you are in the middle of a race and going down a trail you have a little talk with yourself? Like a little self-motivational talk to keep you focused and moving?
I want to know what everybody tells themselves when they are riding.
My personal favorite as of late is: "I'm going to make this trail my B*T#H!!!"
LOL
I crack myself up as I'm riding along and getting bored and start telling myself all sorts of wierd stuff. Am I the only one that does this??
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#421276 - 06/29/09 11:55 PM
Re: So, I'm curious to know....
[Re: AmberT]
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Gang Boss
Registered: 12/19/04
Posts: 457
Loc: Bedford, TX
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And yes DK, before you answer, I know I would not be bored if I was riding faster :P ;-)
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#421283 - 06/30/09 07:37 AM
Re: So, I'm curious to know....
[Re: AmberT]
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TON Member
Registered: 02/24/09
Posts: 94
Loc: sweetwater
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I try not to think. I forget to breath which makes me tired. I tell my self that Mark Mcdonald is not going to pass me in this test section, and it sometimes works.
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#421287 - 06/30/09 07:58 AM
Re: So, I'm curious to know....
[Re: trouble_maker]
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Registered: 02/09/01
Posts: 953
Loc: DeeCay Island
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Amberlicious.....you need to focus on rhythem! Increase your rhythem. I am also a great proponent of "area appropriate" music.
For instance...ALWAYS listen to Bob Wills before riding Turkey. Lyle for CycleLand. Houston is Rodney Crowell....
Flow with the land. The Texas Two step....FASTER!
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#421299 - 06/30/09 10:24 AM
Re: So, I'm curious to know....
[Re: DeeKay]
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Gang Member
Registered: 01/07/03
Posts: 258
Loc: Grand Prairie, TX
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I always tell myself to quit riding like a girl...Hahaha
Then, if I need to calm down and control my breathing, I sing to myself to try and get into a rythm.
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#421337 - 06/30/09 02:32 PM
Re: So, I'm curious to know....
[Re: AmberT]
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Registered: 08/23/05
Posts: 264
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Ride 1 row in front of Nikki that should do it.
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#421339 - 06/30/09 03:35 PM
Re: So, I'm curious to know....
[Re: tufernhel]
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Hall of Fame
Registered: 12/24/02
Posts: 1420
Loc: Gainesville, Texas
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I am usually thinking "I can't let Amber catch me!"
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#421345 - 06/30/09 04:18 PM
Re: So, I'm curious to know....
[Re: Trailgage]
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Registered: 11/17/05
Posts: 189
Loc: Longview, TX
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In the rough sections I tell myself to "shift-up", "carry momentum" and "smooth is fast" but that's about it...unless I'm really screwing up then I tell myself lots of other stuff.
But...if everything is going well, I just ride...
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#421353 - 06/30/09 05:42 PM
Re: So, I'm curious to know....
[Re: Maladjusted]
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Gang Member
Registered: 08/23/05
Posts: 264
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The hardest thing in enduro for me is maintaining an agressive pace without pushing too hard. I've found that often times that slower is faster. I tend to beet myself up tring to haul. Mistakes are made that cost places at the end of the day. Enduro is still a mind game and it last all year long.
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#421370 - 06/30/09 08:04 PM
Re: So, I'm curious to know....
[Re: tufernhel]
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Gang Daddy
Registered: 11/28/06
Posts: 634
Loc: Lubbock,Tx
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It is nearly always the same thoughts with me. Usually "Oh crap" followed by "how did i end up under my bike".
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