How do I get started?
05-20-13, 11:16 PM
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How do I get started?
I am a noob when it comes to cyclocross. I'm getting a Surly CC for my commuter /all around bike. I want to do some races for fun eventually. Should I just train riding some trails and then enter a race?
Love to hear from anyone around L.A. that can recommend places to ride
Love to hear from anyone around L.A. that can recommend places to ride
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That's a great way to get started. Ride some trails, ride some road, get comfortable on the bike. Ask around to see what races are available, and see what categories they have for beginners. The best way to learn is to just get out there and try!
I am a noob when it comes to cyclocross. I'm getting a Surly CC for my commuter /all around bike. I want to do some races for fun eventually. Should I just train riding some trails and then enter a race?
Love to hear from anyone around L.A. that can recommend places to ride
Love to hear from anyone around L.A. that can recommend places to ride
05-21-13, 11:04 AM
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thing about Cross Races is you have to learn how to get off the bike, jump barriers placed on the course,
then jump back on, and keep the momentum up as you do.
Course designs vary, of course, there should be some sections .. faster to run up, carrying the Bike,
than granny gear your way up, in the saddle.
often races are set up in City parks , many tight corners to create a maze effect,
for riding the lap, distance, within a small area.
Portland folks used the County fairgrounds a few years ago, out here..
their Halloween Weekend races moved to Bend, since then.
then jump back on, and keep the momentum up as you do.
Course designs vary, of course, there should be some sections .. faster to run up, carrying the Bike,
than granny gear your way up, in the saddle.
often races are set up in City parks , many tight corners to create a maze effect,
for riding the lap, distance, within a small area.
Portland folks used the County fairgrounds a few years ago, out here..
their Halloween Weekend races moved to Bend, since then.
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thing about Cross Races is you have to learn how to get off the bike, jump barriers placed on the course,
then jump back on, and keep the momentum up as you do.
Course designs vary, of course, there should be some sections .. faster to run up, carrying the Bike,
than granny gear your way up, in the saddle.
often races are set up in City parks , many tight corners to create a maze effect,
for riding the lap, distance, within a small area.
Portland folks used the County fairgrounds a few years ago, out here..
their Halloween Weekend races moved to Bend, since then.
then jump back on, and keep the momentum up as you do.
Course designs vary, of course, there should be some sections .. faster to run up, carrying the Bike,
than granny gear your way up, in the saddle.
often races are set up in City parks , many tight corners to create a maze effect,
for riding the lap, distance, within a small area.
Portland folks used the County fairgrounds a few years ago, out here..
their Halloween Weekend races moved to Bend, since then.
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Search or local club sites or ask at a bike shop for training sessions. They usually start around Aug and focus on the technical things. Your first race will probably be crazy and kind of suck. This is normal. Keep at it.
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