May 11, 2014 at 06:34 PM
setting my alarm to be in for this. Will be in dark non-K kit, expecting shenanigans. 6am GAP?
Skillz, Drills, Clinics & Practice
May 11, 2014 at 07:32 PM
No reason to go incognito. Fly your colors proudly :PDave Sharma said:setting my alarm to be in for this. Will be in dark non-K kit, expecting shenanigans. 6am GAP?
May 12, 2014 at 01:44 AM
So, my geared bike is in the shop getting some TLC. Thoughts on participating on a track bike?
May 12, 2014 at 12:39 PM
I had a lot of fun bumping and elbowing this morning. It was kinda like bumper cars but on bikes and I feel so much more comfortable riding in a tight pack. Thank you all who came out and thanks Mike for the sprinting tips. Im gonna be practicing those from now on.
May 12, 2014 at 01:30 PM
Sounds great. Can we have a cheat sheet of learnings for the people who couldn't make it out and the Manhattanite contingent?
May 12, 2014 at 01:43 PM
I'm going to try and put something together with pictures and/or video
May 12, 2014 at 01:43 PM
I second @Renat, good session this morning, and good camaraderie. Can hardly help it when you have your arms around each other, rolling along. I was a bit white-knuckled, but survived with the awesome guidance of Jules and Mike (and everyone else). Scary for a newbie, but I already feel a little more steady.
May 12, 2014 at 04:15 PM
Wait, you mean to tell me I could have gotten all huggy with Jules? Damn. I miss out on all the Brooklyn fun.EmilyAtwater said:I second @Renat, good session this morning, and good camaraderie. Can hardly help it when you have your arms around each other, rolling along. I was a bit white-knuckled, but survived with the awesome guidance of Jules and Mike (and everyone else). Scary for a newbie, but I already feel a little more steady.
May 12, 2014 at 04:19 PM
Action shot... group hugs are the best
May 12, 2014 at 08:10 PM
May 16, 2014 at 06:06 PM
BUMP!
Stop yer grinnin' and drop yer linen... it's ON AGAIN!
This Monday 19th, 6am GAP.
Review:
Bumping, Arm & Arm, the Lookback
New:
Bottle games: drinking, switching, passing & feedzones.
Stop yer grinnin' and drop yer linen... it's ON AGAIN!
This Monday 19th, 6am GAP.
Review:
Bumping, Arm & Arm, the Lookback
New:
Bottle games: drinking, switching, passing & feedzones.
May 19, 2014 at 03:15 AM
Sorry folks; this old man need some sleep. Bump on your own (safely) tomorrow; drills will resume the following week.
May 19, 2014 at 02:24 PM
Lieut. Dan did an awesome job leading this morning's drills: bumping, bottle pick-ups, figure 8s/serpentine (#crossisboss). @Avi and new member @Jim were there, and picked up quickly on the bottle tricks.
I will need some more quality time on that bottle drill--having my face so close to my handlebars while not looking ahead just don't feel right. But this morning reiterated that expanding my (rather narrow) comfort zone on a bike while riding with defacto mentors who have patience and love teaching makes me particularly grateful to run with the KCC crew.
May 19, 2014 at 03:17 PM
Sweet! Thanks @Dan!
May 19, 2014 at 04:51 PM
It was a good time. We also finished with a short session on bunny hopping. It was a good time for all and Katy was the only one of us not to take a dive. I was happy it was soft this morning.
We should take a hiatus for next Monday (Memorial day) and come back June 2nd.
We should take a hiatus for next Monday (Memorial day) and come back June 2nd.
May 19, 2014 at 05:57 PM
I'll be there on Monday.
May 19, 2014 at 08:49 PM
Lieut. Dan - The skills & drills clinic this morning was a blast, thanks!
May 31, 2014 at 01:29 PM
MONDAY 6/2 we're doing these again.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwTy3N5T9uwCome on out at 6AM on Monday morning for skills and drills. We can't promise you can do all of these things but you can at least gain the confidence and the experience to try.
May 31, 2014 at 01:32 PM
Yes, I'm back to my usual Monday morning schedule. Please bring one filled bottle (one bottle only, please Mr. Vasily).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jr0JaXfKj68
Jun 02, 2014 at 02:49 AM
Bump bump bump, did you ever ride a Wump?
6am GAP and you finally can!
6am GAP and you finally can!
Jun 02, 2014 at 11:56 AM
Quality of quantity today; just me, Dan, Dale and Mrs "Twenty Hour Training Week" Tarte.
Dan brought his jar of peanut butter (yum) while Dale showed us his double secret move for avoiding wheel overlap in an emergency (stand up!)
We practiced bottle feeds, bottle passing, on bike limbo, bottle pickup and put-down and finished with some wheel bumps.
Very happy to say everyone remained upright and cheerful, to spite the obnoxious hour.
Next week; same Bat-time, same Bat-Channel.
Dan brought his jar of peanut butter (yum) while Dale showed us his double secret move for avoiding wheel overlap in an emergency (stand up!)
We practiced bottle feeds, bottle passing, on bike limbo, bottle pickup and put-down and finished with some wheel bumps.
Very happy to say everyone remained upright and cheerful, to spite the obnoxious hour.
Next week; same Bat-time, same Bat-Channel.
Jun 02, 2014 at 05:56 PM
Great day out. I've done all of these before. Except the super secret Dale wheel-bump avoidance technique, which will now be part of my repertoire . It is always good to practice this because you don't want to learn this in the middle of a race at 30mph.
Come out next week for friendly practice and re/learn some critical skills.
Come out next week for friendly practice and re/learn some critical skills.
Jun 08, 2014 at 10:36 PM
Put down your popcorn and get ready. Monday at 6am. Come scrape some rubber with us, and STAY UPRIGHT.
Upright riders are happy riders.
Jun 09, 2014 at 04:17 AM
I'm planning on coming out again, Jules. See you soon.
Jun 09, 2014 at 10:04 AM
Gonna call it on account of rain.
Jun 09, 2014 at 12:14 PM
CX handling drills today!
Jun 09, 2014 at 12:26 PM
Related, I remember watching a video of last year's CycleSmart cross clinic lecture, where Myerson made a specific point of saying, if you want to get better in the mud, you have to practice in the mud. He then went on to say, "sure you have to wash your bike but what's the big deal?" Clearly, he's never lived in an NYC apartment...eragot said:CX handling drills today!
Jun 09, 2014 at 01:10 PM
Hope we didn't leave anyone waiting in the rain; kept hope slovenly as long as possible.
Marc Adam went on to say if you want to learn to ride sand you just gotta do it and buy the extra drivetrains 'cause sand is going to wreck yours.
Marc Adam went on to say if you want to learn to ride sand you just gotta do it and buy the extra drivetrains 'cause sand is going to wreck yours.
Jun 09, 2014 at 09:56 PM
If you live in NYC: You don't take your muddy bicycle inside. You take it to the car wash.Marc Bertucco said:Related, I remember watching a video of last year's CycleSmart cross clinic lecture, where Myerson made a specific point of saying, if you want to get better in the mud, you have to practice in the mud. He then went on to say, "sure you have to wash your bike but what's the big deal?" Clearly, he's never lived in an NYC apartment...eragot said:CX handling drills today!
Seriouly, find the closest coin operated car wash. Give the muddy bike a hosing, done. Dry and lube once home. Takes like 5 minutes in the car wash, and like 5 minutes to dry and lube.
cheers.
Jun 11, 2014 at 01:44 PM
UK Cycling and GCN have created a neat series of Youtube videos called Race Smart.
They're pretty instructive, walking through all the common mistakes and basic racing in the bunch skills:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flEx19ywkMY