I did my first "crit" today!
01-13-06, 02:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Snicklefritz
I saw a few people riding on trainers. Most people were parked alongside the entrance to the industrial park. They left enough space between cars to set up a trainer there. You can also ride around one of the neighboring loops I think.
01-13-06, 06:14 AM
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Any advice from BF'ers on strategy for crits?
Never attack or try to chase down an attack. In low-ranking crits the escapees always tire and get caught.
01-13-06, 08:16 AM
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I would advise new riders to mix it up a bit. Get in a few attacks, get used to moving around in a field. Ride at the front, ride at the back. Learn to surf. We can develop and learn tactics but being comfortable in a field only comes with experience.
01-13-06, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Pizza Man
I'll be there too. I'll be in my ZteaM kit riding my Felt F2C.
01-13-06, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by EURO
Sit in the pack for the whole race. In the second to last lap, move to the front 10. They get your head down and sprint for the line.
Never attack or try to chase down an attack. In low-ranking crits the escapees always tire and get caught.
Never attack or try to chase down an attack. In low-ranking crits the escapees always tire and get caught.
Trekking TW, will you have your carbon Tubular wheels on?
I was going to use mine, but will save them for the road races.
01-13-06, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Pizza Man
In my first crit last weekend, a very low key 35+ Cat 5 race, I escaped with 2 miles to go and wasn't caught. I plan to use the same strategy this Sunday too ....
01-13-06, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by SteveE
I'll see what I can do to make it harder for you this time.
01-13-06, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Snicklefritz
This will be fun to watch. hehe...now with the added primes for this week, we're in for a nice show!
01-13-06, 04:15 PM
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If you're strong enough to do more than just sitting in, mix it up. Find a couple of strong unattached riders to work with. Take off after a prime. Chase down a break. Go on a flyer and try to stick it. Counter attack really hard when you catch a break. Try a bunch of stuff to figure out what kind of rider you are. If you find a weakness, then you have a clear training goal for when the real races begin. Sitting in a pack that doesn't want to work won't make you a better cyclist if you're capable or more. If you're out of shape, then sitting in is about all you can ask of yourself.
01-13-06, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Pizza Man
Trekking TW, will you have your carbon Tubular wheels on?
I was going to use mine, but will save them for the road races.
I was going to use mine, but will save them for the road races.
Starting to sound like this will be more than a "training race" but I'm sure I'll enjoy my first crit no matter what I do during it.
Pizza Man, I'll look for your ZteaM kit and Felt F2C.
