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i_r_beej
08-20-07, 01:49 PM
Sorry, this thread was sparked by a post in another.

I see this all the time, even from folks who should know better. I cringe EVERY time I see it!

The "superman", the "running jump", the "flying leap", the "ball-crusher", the "flying castrator".

Whatever you call it, the use of improper mounting technique poses a serious threat to your reproductive health!

DO NOT DO THE "running jump". There is no jumping on the saddle in cyclocross. Do you feel like crushing your testicles? Hm?

NO JUMPING on the saddle!!

You just throw a leg over and land on the INSIDE of your thigh, then SLIDE onto your butt. Then pedal.

Practice it at a walking speed. Then slowly speed up. Relax-- you won't get it right away. maybe not even for weeks. But practice whenever you can and you'll reap the benefits!

You probably see women doing the flying leap thing. Sheer fallacy. They don't have 'nads to sit on and crush. However, they probably deal with bruised labia. Crazy!

Just say "NO!" to improper mounting technique.

Sir Bikesalot
08-20-07, 02:26 PM
Link to video?

vanwaCX
08-20-07, 04:38 PM
Here's some video (http://hoyerfamily.com/cyclocross/?p=134).

And while you're there, check out the only Vanilla (http://hoyerfamily.com/cyclocross/?p=143) (well, and it's sister bike) to have raced in a World Championship race.