Join the Club!
Recently i have joined a really great club on campus. It is called AMCT, A&M Cycling Team. I bought a road bike over the summer and this semester i have started riding a lot. In fact this past weekend i went to my very first race with AMCT. It's hard to describe the thrill of riding at 20-30 mph mere inches away from the tire in front of you. Cycling is definitely a rush, but it can also be very dangerous. Last weekend there were five crashes in my race alone! However, you get more than thrills being apart of AMCT.
The guys and girls on AMCT are a great group of people. Since AMCT is classified as a club, its very laid back and everyone is easy going and helpful. I felt welcome from the very first meeting i went to. During my last race the rider in front of me went down and i ran over him and went down as well. My team mates ran over, helped me get back in the saddle, and cheered me on the rest of the way! That was great. Another benefit to being a member is that you naturally start to eat a healthier diet. You are forced to eat a proper diet or your performance is noticeably effected. Last weekend, i forgot to eat my bananas before my first race and i got a major cramp half way through the race! That will be the last time that happens.
All in all, AMCT is a great organization to be apart of. If you have a bike or are thinking of getting one, AMCT is definitely something to check out.
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posted by toddevan @ 11:43 AM
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