View Poll Results: Do you practice your two-handed salute?
Yes, in front of buildings with mirrored windows.
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Yes, because I never get to do it for real.
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No, I'll never need it anyway.
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No need to practice, I get to do it every Sunday.
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Do you practice your two-handed salute?
10-01-07, 12:08 AM
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Do you practice your two-handed salute?
I always feared losing control and crashing in front of the whole crowd if I ever tried to raise both hands in victory while crossing the finish line. Not that I've had many opportunities to do that anyway, but it made me wonder if any of you practice your victory salutes while training?
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10-01-07, 12:20 AM
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I usually go with a more modest single fist punch (not that I get the chance very often). I think it carries a bit more emphasis than waving your hands around like you're having some sort of seizure 
10-01-07, 12:55 AM
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i ride no handed all the time, putting them up over the head isnt much harder. Never had a crowd to show off for when winning a race though...
i think this mandates a link to that video of the guy faling off and loosing cause he couldn't do the salute.
i think this mandates a link to that video of the guy faling off and loosing cause he couldn't do the salute.
10-01-07, 02:14 AM
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This is why I'll never do any sort of victory "salutes"...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBzP5...elated&search=
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMtXT...elated&search=
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBzP5...elated&search=
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMtXT...elated&search=
10-01-07, 03:35 AM
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Only times I've been in a position to do so I've either been in a full on sprint, or seeing stars and drooling...probably not the best time to let go of the bars
10-01-07, 03:38 AM
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believe you me, i made sure he was aware of what an idiot he was. again, and again, and again.
10-01-07, 05:10 AM
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The "salute" will get you disqualified in races around here. I've seen it happen It is considered unsafe.
10-01-07, 06:25 AM
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I'm a fist puncher too. I do practice the Floyd on Roids look.
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I did it a few times, my girlfriend is always at the finish line with a camera, so she captures the moment.
No matter what category you are in, IMO a win is a win and should be celebrated if you worked hard to win it.
At one finish the front wheel started to wobble so I'll be punching the air in future.
No matter what category you are in, IMO a win is a win and should be celebrated if you worked hard to win it.
At one finish the front wheel started to wobble so I'll be punching the air in future.
10-01-07, 06:38 AM
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I did it a few times, my girlfriend is always at the finish line with a camera, so she captures the moment.
No matter what category you are in, IMO a win is a win and should be celebrated if you worked hard to win it.
At one finish the front wheel started to wobble so I'll be punching the air in future.
No matter what category you are in, IMO a win is a win and should be celebrated if you worked hard to win it.
At one finish the front wheel started to wobble so I'll be punching the air in future.
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10-01-07, 07:17 AM
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A friend of mine attacked, solo, 15 minutes into a crit yesterday. Stayed away the entire way through the 45+2 race. With one lap to go, and a 30 second advantage over the field, we told him to zip up and do whatever the hell he wanted coming across the line.
He had the biggest ***** eating grin on his face for the last three laps, and 100m from the line, he sits up, takes his hands off the bars, and like a scene from the Tour, zips up right as the announcer is saying "is he going to zip up and salute the crowd?" and gave his best Juan Antonio Flecha.
Some d-bag in the field was celebrating the field prime he won like it was De Ronde or something. The ONLY time he was ever visible was when he was sprinting for a prime when the race was up the road by 45 seconds. I hate that crap. Especially over a box of PowerBars.
Very distinct difference between the two.
He had the biggest ***** eating grin on his face for the last three laps, and 100m from the line, he sits up, takes his hands off the bars, and like a scene from the Tour, zips up right as the announcer is saying "is he going to zip up and salute the crowd?" and gave his best Juan Antonio Flecha.
Some d-bag in the field was celebrating the field prime he won like it was De Ronde or something. The ONLY time he was ever visible was when he was sprinting for a prime when the race was up the road by 45 seconds. I hate that crap. Especially over a box of PowerBars.
Very distinct difference between the two.
10-01-07, 07:29 AM
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Hand salutes are required. Even on training ride sprints. It's all part of how purists roll.
I've got different ones for different types of wins.
solo - hands out to the sides like it was easy, palms open
small group - hands up and out, fists clenched lightly
big field sprint - fists clenched, biceps curled, etc
I've got different ones for different types of wins.
solo - hands out to the sides like it was easy, palms open
small group - hands up and out, fists clenched lightly
big field sprint - fists clenched, biceps curled, etc
10-01-07, 10:06 AM
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You zip then sit up to show off your advertisers. That's why they sponsor your team, right? Exposure? If you wipe out, you'll probably end up getting double. It's win-win.
10-01-07, 11:25 AM
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I likely won't ever win another race, so it's probably a moot point for me.
For the races I won this past season, I just kept both hands in the drops and looked straight ahead all the way down the road. Lifting my arms or gazing from side to side after crossing the line would not have in any way increased my sense of satisfaction.
--Steve
For the races I won this past season, I just kept both hands in the drops and looked straight ahead all the way down the road. Lifting my arms or gazing from side to side after crossing the line would not have in any way increased my sense of satisfaction.
--Steve
10-01-07, 01:17 PM
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I haven't really raced since the spring (stupid tri season)....but I salute at every county line. You always win when you train by yourself.
10-02-07, 06:41 AM
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I likely won't ever win another race, so it's probably a moot point for me.
For the races I won this past season, I just kept both hands in the drops and looked straight ahead all the way down the road. Lifting my arms or gazing from side to side after crossing the line would not have in any way increased my sense of satisfaction.
--Steve
For the races I won this past season, I just kept both hands in the drops and looked straight ahead all the way down the road. Lifting my arms or gazing from side to side after crossing the line would not have in any way increased my sense of satisfaction.
--Steve
10-02-07, 07:15 AM
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Gerat response from someone with winning experience. But, winning is hard for most of us (although it seems commonplace among many BF members). IMO, an unplanned show of emotion is fine, a planned or orchestrated "oh so pro" celebration is uncalled for and unsportsmanlike.
10-02-07, 08:43 AM
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Even makes Jerry Jones, get super fly
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I think end zone dances and sharpies are not part of the regular pro celebration so you might get away with a technicality. I would wholeheartedly encourage this practice sans cleat covers just for the youtube value of such a video.
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10-02-07, 09:35 AM
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Didn't some pro who won a major race off the front cross the line only to stop, dismount, and then kiss his saddle?
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