olie05
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« on: April 26, 2010, 01:24:55 PM » |
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Hi guys. Recently I've noticed that some members of our team are not taking corners to their full potential.
I am planning on hosting an workshop/info session on cornering fast at the park sometime. It will cover the different ways you can get around a corner, and how to apply them when you are on your bike so you can make it around a corner fast, yet well within the limits of your tires and confidence.
We will ride around the park demonstrating the "racer's line" at a brisk pace, and then step it up if everyone feels comfortable.
These skills will help the most on tight courses such as crits. If you saw the crit at DFW you know that it demanded a lot of cornering skill from the rider.
If you are interested let me know what day of the week you are free and we can try to get a good sized group out there. If it has to take place after finals this might be more convenient for everyone.
Oliver
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Oliver R.
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« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2010, 02:07:18 PM » |
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Trey Flores
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olie05
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« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2010, 02:17:50 PM » |
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NICE!!!
That's the kind of confidence in bicycle handling I hope we can get out of everyone who attends.
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Oliver R.
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angieman
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« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2010, 03:50:59 PM » |
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I'm up for it! After this week, I'll be free every day.
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a.martinez
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« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2010, 04:07:55 PM » |
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I'm up for it too. Any time next week is good for me too
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CourtneyS
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« Reply #5 on: April 26, 2010, 08:05:58 PM » |
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I'm up for this. Corners are not my friend. Great idea, Oliver.
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marcela
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« Reply #6 on: April 26, 2010, 08:10:28 PM » |
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I am game for next week.
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Marcela D.
"To keep from decaying, to be a winner, the athlete must accept pain - not only accept it, but look for it, live with it, learn not to fear it." Dr. George Sheehan
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« Reply #7 on: April 26, 2010, 11:54:47 PM » |
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I'm up for this. Corners are not my friend. Great idea, Oliver.
No they are not, Oliver and I still are trying to understand why you didn't listen to us when we yelled at you at the crit |
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Suffering is the key to success.
The elephant is the only animal with four knees.
אפטון, את בת זונה.....
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« Reply #8 on: April 27, 2010, 07:12:19 AM » |
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I'm up for this. Corners are not my friend. Great idea, Oliver.
No they are not, Oliver and I still are trying to understand why you didn't listen to us when we yelled at you at the crit |
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Trey Flores
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olie05
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« Reply #9 on: April 27, 2010, 12:34:21 PM » |
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No they are not, Oliver and I still are trying to understand why you didn't listen to us when we yelled at you at the crit
It's probably a good thing she didn't listen to us. It's dangerous to change something as drastic as the way you take turns during a race, as Angie demonstrated when she went really wide into the first corner after I said "get on the left." Sideline coaching isn't very effective. Ok Monday or Wednesday seems like a good day to do this, that way there will be less traffic at the park. |
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Oliver R.
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« Reply #10 on: April 27, 2010, 01:11:28 PM » |
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hey, I'm down for this.
I second Wed.
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« Reply #11 on: April 27, 2010, 03:48:30 PM » |
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and now with a working bike you will kick ass.
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Suffering is the key to success.
The elephant is the only animal with four knees.
אפטון, את בת זונה.....
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SHASTA
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« Reply #12 on: April 29, 2010, 12:59:31 AM » |
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this sounds fun
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olie05
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« Reply #13 on: May 03, 2010, 08:16:17 PM » |
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I'm going to be pretty slammed with school work this week. Is everyone cool with doing this the week after finals?
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Oliver R.
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« Reply #14 on: May 03, 2010, 08:41:38 PM » |
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should be just in time for the end of season/semester party!
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Trey Flores
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