epoh Posted September 21, 2006 Share I don't want to look like a pro or anything before a race but I think I need rollers or something to warm up. I found that it takes me sometimes 30km to warm up before I can start riding hard. For example this Dischem race with some of the climbs in the early parts of the race, it is the worst kind of race for me eh! If they were at the end no problem, ill sprint up them. A lot of the races they go hectic hard at the start and then I am not warmed up and i go boooonk! And them I am like wtf I can do this@!#$@! What is wrong with mee aaaaaargggggghh!!! I dunno how you oke's do it eh! But I see the guys that have been riding for a while are much better at it, they dont even have to warm up. Riding around for a few turns before a race doesnt do anything for me. Where do I buy rollers and how much do they go for ? Any other recommendations ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted September 21, 2006 Share Try ridding to the races, or if you travel with someone get them to drop you 10-15km away from race and take a very easy ride there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIVETRAIN Posted September 21, 2006 Share I warm up on an indoor trainer....do not have rollers....works for me. COFFEE IS ALSO GOOD.........no just kidding. "DT" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perico Posted September 21, 2006 Share Hey epoh why dont I hold your back wheel in the air while you pedal like made in the start pen, that should get you warm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epoh Posted September 21, 2006 Share Hey epoh why dont I hold your back wheel in the air while you pedal like made in the start pen' date=' that should get you warm! [/quote'] epoh2006-09-21 08:53:43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaskar Posted September 21, 2006 Share Yeah get some rollers, wake up really early (like 3:30 / 4 am), and warm up for an hour or so. It also gives you a chance to eat a decent breakfast! Thats what i do.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruxpearl Posted September 22, 2006 Share Epoh, I've got some rollers, will take them with so you can try 'em out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Michelle Posted September 22, 2006 Share Can I watch Epoh try them out for the first time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanJ Posted September 22, 2006 Share Can I watch Epoh try them out for the first time? Me Too !!! Just keep him pointing away from the Vito, don't want any dents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewep Posted September 22, 2006 Share Can I watch Epoh try them out for the first time? Me Too !!! Just keep him pointing away from the Vito' date=' don't want any dents. [/quote'] Will pay for the video!!!! ewep2006-09-22 01:35:54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epoh Posted September 22, 2006 Share Epoh' date=' I've got some rollers, will take them with so you can try 'em out[/quote'] Awesome Cruxie, bring them with.. let's see if I can stay upright ..eek! If it is not too bad I will get myself some. Cruxie, how is your roller kung foo? Can you teach me ehhe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLegend Posted September 22, 2006 Share Yeah get some rollers' date=' wake up really early (like 3:30 / 4 am), and warm up for an hour or so. It also gives you a chance to eat a decent breakfast! Thats what i do..[/quote'] are you SERIOUS? you earn 10.000 rands for each race you do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapkas Posted September 22, 2006 Share epoh, trying out rollers for the first time right before a big race like the dischem is not very clever!!!! You're gonna burn so much energy in the effort to stay upright!!! you may be fine up the first few hills and then when you get to Hekpoort your'e gonna be toast. Rather use a indoor tomorrow and learn to ride rollers on your own time!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psyclist Posted September 25, 2006 Share It takes a while to get get accustomed to Rollers, but once you get the hang of it, you hooked. Just dont brake like you normally will for stopping, just stop pedally and unclip You may just find out what the slingshot effect really means I use Tacx rollers but also have Giant station trainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilli Pepper Posted September 26, 2006 Share So did the rollers work Epoh? I also have trouble getting warmed up before a race and would be interested to know what the difference would be between the rollers and indoor trainer for warming up before the race? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epoh Posted September 26, 2006 Share HiChilli, Yeah, I reckon it made a hugh difference. If I am not warmed up I cannot followthe accelerations if they go hard from the gun. This time we were in a minibreak after the first climb (at the start) and I managed to follow and lead itup there without suffering. Without warming up I would have suffered up there wondering what is wrong and Iwould have ended up missing the break probably I don't know what the difference is between rollers and an indoor trainer forwarming up. I do not own either hehe! I think the rollers are more fun though They worked pretty well, no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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