It's become apparent to me that if i want to get better at racing, I need to stay upright doing things that should probably make me crash. Rubbing elbows, rubbing wheels, shoving etc.
Im not looking to get violent, but would appreciate a partner to practice bike skills. In the grass maybe?
Let me know...
Brian.
I'm not up for your proposal personally, but a suggestion for a little ways down the line...have you heard of the "earlybirds"? It's a series of clinics + practice races (crits) held over in Fremont, Sundays in January-February-ish each year. Very good for building Mad RaCinG $k1lz and such. Doesn't get quite that intense but does get you more comfortable riding with a pack at race pace (well, 5s anyway).
I'm no crit guy (not even a race guy at all really), but I'll probably head back over there for the next series as I found this year's very beneficial.
You might wish to check out the following link: http://cyclingsystems.com/clinics/basic_skills0910.html
"Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ...'holy *****...what a ride!'"
hey steve, that link is just what i was looking for.
Thanks.
B.
Ah Early birds where the fun (and crashes) never end.Couldn't go this year, but last year we had a bunch of crashes in my field.
Originally Posted by 'nother
I see hills.... Bring them on!!!
WTT compact Rival Crank (used) for compact Shimano crank.
yeah I plan on using my 1988 7 speed steel bike for the early birds..... i'm filing my spokes into knife edges this weekend...
LOL. Someone will still surely find a way to crash into you
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