Preregistration usually saves money as well as sparing you headaches. If you are going to the race with friends, make plans to leave about 20 minutes before you really need to leave - something always comes up. You can't train the day before a race, and in many cases, it is better to go into a race with fresh, rested legs. Training should be an ongoing affair, not a one-night stand. If you encounter any pain while stretching, back off on the pressure.
Bike racing is an inherently dangerous activity that can result in serious injury or death.
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