DJR Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 Don't blame the kids... It's the patents fault dammit! 112 posts and nobody had questioned somebody elses parenting skills?? What's happening to the Hub!Agreed, parents should keep them glued to the TV, computers and cellphones while feeding them Coke and McDonalds. That way the single track will stay clear for the adults.
Hennie VR Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 I enjoy racing the youngsters.....after a few Epics, Sani etc etc its lekker to watch em....lol....they talk too much and then pop....lol I think I know you. You stood behind me at the TS Bundu Bash and said the exact same thing to some of your mates. Thing is you never passed me and the youngsters came past me with about 15km to go after riding 3 extra loops
Zeffer Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 Bit confused as well. But isnt that what seeding is for? My 12 year old worked very hard in the 2014 and now he is in A batch in the 20km where he is competitive indeed. He will be in that batch (20km) until he is 15 (I think) and can move onto 40km. He complained over the slow (read: old) people in the C and D batches but seeding sorted it all out.
marko35s Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 Agreed, parents should keep them glued to the TV, computers and cellphones while feeding them Coke and McDonalds. That way the single track will stay clear for the adults. Absolutely. We have one of each type the younger one ruins everybody's day by riding his mountain bike rather fast, playing hockey for his school and spending most weekends off camping with the scouts. The older one makes us so proud with his highly trained and muscled Xbox honed thumbs, his pallid skin gained through complete dedication to staying in his room 24 hours a day, and his ability to sit, completely motionless, glassy eyed, for hours on end has fooled many a visitor into checking for signs of life. So pleased at least one of my kids isn't out there ruining the great outdoors for all the adults out there...
PhilipV Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 OP still only has 1 post. One hit wonder... OP also needs to get fitter, faster and harden up a bit so that the OP can ride the middle to long rides. Start out with short rides, find your feet, and surge onwards and upwards. My take on this:I occasionaly help coach MTB at a local high school. It is an absolute blast riding with these kids. They enjoy cycling for what it is. A lekker time outside. They have enthusiasm, they have very little fear, some of them have skills, most of them are proggressing nicely, and THEY ALL HAVE FUN!! Now that, that is beautiful.
Ratty Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 I have a little bit of sympathy for the OP. I often do the real kiddies races (under 10km's) with my son and I think this is where the parents need to start teaching their kids to ride in a group. The amount of times the kids take each other out is ridiculous and they are not even racing. Its a lack of awareness of other riders. If the parents teach them to hold their line, move to the side if they want a break etc (common etiquette / manners) it won't cause so much frustration when they move up to the 20km's rides. I have no problem if a kid stops in the middle of the track because there is something technical, they are learning after all. However, if it just to have a breather, they need to move over. My son is guilty of this and I am slowly but surely getting it into his head that he can't just stop unexpectedly cause he just feels like it. Either warn the people behind, or make sure you pull over. That said, if you are in a race with kids, realise they are just kids and can be unpredictable. Give them space and it will be a lot less frustrating for you and put less pressure on them.
Zeffer Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 Some free marketing.... Gauteng Primary School Series #2/3Sponsored by Solomons Cycles13 June 2015 - HS FH Hoërskool FH Odendaal,PretoriaEntries on www.highschoolmtb.co.za It is this coming Saturday, it is fun, kids have a ball and learn and race, it is the primary School equivalent of the Spur Series End of marketing
Patchelicious Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 I think a distinction between "kids" and windgat High School lighties must also be drawn. I have seen the behaviour of some 16/17 years olds after races, tantrums because of being held up throwing bikes etc... Normal teenage stuff, but not great nonetheless. I did motor racing when I was a teenager and once I lost a race because of a "rough" move on me on the last corner. I threw a tantrum, my dad clapped me on the back of the head and told me "if you want to race with the men you must behave like a man."....
Pure Savage Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 image.jpg I just come back to check if the OP made a come back...
'Dale Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 I just come back to check if the OP made a come back...I think she is out training for the 40er, Pure'
SwissVan Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 OP still only has 1 post. One hit wonder... OP also needs to get fitter, faster and harden up a bit so that the OP can ride the middle to long rides. Start out with short rides, find your feet, and surge onwards and upwards. Some say he is already fit and that he is riding the long rides with cleats.All we know he is called the TROLL
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