Zaskar Posted August 17, 2009 Share Awesome news, thanks Alex! See you all there tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Eagle Posted August 17, 2009 Share . 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidE373 Posted August 17, 2009 Share 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!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantani Posted August 17, 2009 Share The scene is set for my return to competitive cycling!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markStockton Posted August 17, 2009 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edition 507 Posted August 17, 2009 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nialls101 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Here's the Dome Crit Course courtesy of Google maps and Photoshop: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Cookie Posted August 24, 2009 Share mmmm .... good to know. i might just join again one of these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaskar Posted August 25, 2009 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I FLY Posted August 25, 2009 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edition 507 Posted August 25, 2009 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyr249 Posted August 25, 2009 Share I think I will go along and watch tonight. Will take my camera with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantani Posted August 25, 2009 Share Should I ride or take pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaskar Posted August 25, 2009 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantani Posted August 25, 2009 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted August 25, 2009 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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