hey. i'm Karan, i'm 46, and i'm back riding my cruiser after a break of 5 years or so. currently riding a (i think) '03 Norco Speed Metal 24", minor mods - Answer Alumlite forks, lower cruiser bars (Redline i think), X-drive 180 cranks, Tioga tyres, VP-133 cleat pedals. nothing fancy. looking to do a decent paint job (hate the black and yellow) and try out some 175 cranks to see if they work better than the 180's i've been riding with.
i've never spent much time on a bike, did States when they were local to us in '04 because i had two kids racing and i was divorcing, needed the anger management
was really happy to place 4th among much younger women. after recent health issues and a chance to challenge my boyfriend, i'm back. i train on my home track 2x week just doing laps, increasing a lap every week (i'm up to 18 now) and do gates/racing on a Friday night.
nutrition-wise well i follow the Eat Right For Your Type diet, i'm a remedial therapist and reflexologist so nutrition is part of my training. i take Maca powder most days along with chromium supplements for insulin balance and weight loss. also doing some upper body light weights and mostly triceps/deltoid/core strength work.
upcoming races? well there's the Jacaranda Open in Grafton end of October. i'd like to think i'll be ready to ride it. then there's NSW v QLD State of Origin at my home track end of November. will definitely be riding that one, for my birthday
sorta kinda looking at buying a Kuwahara cruiser because i like the balance of the frame, being pretty short myself. but i'd welcome suggestions...