Zaskar Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 Awesome news, thanks Alex! See you all there tomorrow
White Eagle Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 . maybe someone else can comment how technical it is' date=' I don't know what "technical" is in terms of road riding... [/quote'] How many turns are there, are they sharp turns or can they be taken wide. What I'm trying to establish is.... Would you advise a new rider (who's still very nervous on a bike) to take part in this? The corners are only as technical as you want to make them, at 10-15km/hr they not technical, but if you crank it up and start taking them at 30 plus, then yes they get technical. I started last year and crawled around but with every Tuesday I got better, now I can corner with best of them. Come give it a bash, you won't be disappointed and it's great training. And there are 6 turns and as ND said it's about 900m per lap. Oh and I think there was only one crash last year and the medics where there in a flash.
DavidE373 Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 The corners are only as technical as you want to make them' date=' at 10-15km/hr they not technical, but if you crank it up and start taking them at 30 plus, then yes they get technical. I started last year and crawled around but with every Tuesday I got better, now I can corner with best of them. Come give it a bash, you won't be disappointed and it's great training. [/quote'] i've heard the crit racing is a great way to 'learn' how to corner properly and effectively, so i'll encourage my wife to join me at the end of september. thanks for the info guys!!
Pantani Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 The scene is set for my return to competitive cycling!!!!
markStockton Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 mmmm, now where did i put my road bike, havn't seen it since about April / May? Great one Alex, we won't be there this week due to colds and flu, but hopefully next week.
Edition 507 Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 i've heard the crit racing is a great way to 'learn' how to corner properly and effectively, so i'll encourage my wife to join me at the end of september. thanks for the info guys!! It teaches you great bike handling skills especially when you have to dodge all those slow riders like Pavlov, Flemish Lion, Slo-Jo, Zaskar, IanJ and Thug etc. I think after about the first nine high speed crashes you take at the Dome it soon becomes second nature to elbow these riders out the way while dashing thru at 90 degree bend at 55kph, at the same time sipping on your water bottle, changing gears, adjusting you sun glasses and checking your laptime on your Polar
Nialls101 Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 Here's the Dome Crit Course courtesy of Google maps and Photoshop:
Zoo Cookie Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 mmmm .... good to know. i might just join again one of these days.
Zaskar Posted August 25, 2009 Posted August 25, 2009 Dont forget the crit is on again tonight! Check out Pantanis post (https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=58889) for pics from last weeks action!
I FLY Posted August 25, 2009 Posted August 25, 2009 I went and watched last week. As the backmarkers were not showing enough pain and suffering I have decided to go along tonight and show them how one really hangs on.
Edition 507 Posted August 25, 2009 Posted August 25, 2009 I FLY, if you wanna see someone show pain and suffering just look out for me tonight, I will be setting the standard for it
Andyr249 Posted August 25, 2009 Posted August 25, 2009 I think I will go along and watch tonight. Will take my camera with!
Zaskar Posted August 25, 2009 Posted August 25, 2009 Should I ride or take pics? Dust off the JPS machine, put on the white assos, and we will see you on the start line!
Pantani Posted August 25, 2009 Posted August 25, 2009 Oh no... did you see the pic Michelle put on FB!!! Goodness, somebody wrote to me saying "some people need Jesus, you need a gym!" The white Assos is a no no in my current condition!
NotSoBigBen Posted August 25, 2009 Posted August 25, 2009 Oh no... did you see the pic Michelle put on FB!!! Goodness' date=' somebody wrote to me saying "some people need Jesus, you need a gym!" The white Assos is a no no in my current condition![/quote'] I saw that pic, lycra in all forms for you or me are not an option at this time, maybe we stay with mountain bike baggies? Look doff on a road bike though
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