Cross racing tips
1. Eat a big plate of pasta and bread the night before. Cram it in, eat more than want. The more buttery the bread, the better. Avoid the cheese though.
2. Morning of the race, eat a big bowl of whole grain cereal and a banana with soy milk. Eat at least 3.5-4 hours before the race. It has to be timed right.
3. Warm up on your bike, but avoid the trainer. Get out on the course as much as possible. Ride at least 30 minutes and do a few hard pulls on the road. You want a sweat going when you get to the line.
4. Depending on your size, drink 2-3 cups of coffee the morning of the race. Save the last one for 1/2 hour before the race. Do a shot of Espresso Hammer Gel before you head to staging. You want to be buzzing on the line. This will help get you up to the front on the first lap.
If you do this and have a heart siezure, don’t sue me.
