race recon
06-07-10, 10:54 AM
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race recon
I know this prob should go into the racing forum but I need a quick answer as I'm leaving to look at a race circuit in about an hour or so...what should I be looking for?
06-07-10, 11:16 AM
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road, crit, tt?
In general - potholes, cracks, corners.
Hills - how long, how steep, so you can figure gearing. Landmarks before hill starts (so you can get into position).
Fast bits - aero wheels?
Downhills - how fast, steep, any turns. Over 45 mph solo and I would skip a front aero wheel. 45 mph solo probably means 55+ in a group.
Wind - no aero front wheel? Gusty sections etc.
For race recon, where to park, bathrooms, food, etc.
cdr
In general - potholes, cracks, corners.
Hills - how long, how steep, so you can figure gearing. Landmarks before hill starts (so you can get into position).
Fast bits - aero wheels?
Downhills - how fast, steep, any turns. Over 45 mph solo and I would skip a front aero wheel. 45 mph solo probably means 55+ in a group.
Wind - no aero front wheel? Gusty sections etc.
For race recon, where to park, bathrooms, food, etc.
cdr
06-07-10, 11:17 AM
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road, crit, tt?
In general - potholes, cracks, corners.
Hills - how long, how steep, so you can figure gearing. Landmarks before hill starts (so you can get into position).
Fast bits - aero wheels?
Downhills - how fast, steep, any turns. Over 45 mph solo and I would skip a front aero wheel. 45 mph solo probably means 55+ in a group.
Wind - no aero front wheel? Gusty sections etc.
For race recon, where to park, bathrooms, food, etc.
cdr
In general - potholes, cracks, corners.
Hills - how long, how steep, so you can figure gearing. Landmarks before hill starts (so you can get into position).
Fast bits - aero wheels?
Downhills - how fast, steep, any turns. Over 45 mph solo and I would skip a front aero wheel. 45 mph solo probably means 55+ in a group.
Wind - no aero front wheel? Gusty sections etc.
For race recon, where to park, bathrooms, food, etc.
cdr
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