Un-official Otto's Cyclocross Practice Thread

[vlkslvr]

Parking lots were packed this evening.. great turnout

It was a great if not painful time last night.

We did two 4 lap sessions with about a 5-8 minute break in between. Tons of fun - my first time there this year (and maybe in 2 years). Dan did a great job as always but I as a little disappointed that there was no river crossing on the course.

 

[Mountain Bike Mike]

It was a great if not painful time last night.

We did two 4 lap sessions with about a 5-8 minute break in between. Tons of fun - my first time there this year (and maybe in 2 years). Dan did a great job as always but I as a little disappointed that there was no river crossing on the course.

Apologies but which guy were you? It's hard to tell by your avatar

 

[vlkslvr]

Apologies but which guy were you? It's hard to tell by your avatar

Name's Justin - I was on the specialized tri-cross with the red helmet.

your avatar doesn't exactly give you away either...

 

[Po123]

New to cyclocross and looking for a practice run before my first race on Saturday, is this practice still going on tomorrow?

 

[jShort]

New to cyclocross and looking for a practice run before my first race on Saturday, is this practice still going on tomorrow?

Yes it is. Just FYI tho.... no skills practice. Just 2 session/races usually lasting 20 or so minutes.

 

[Patrick]

New to cyclocross and looking for a practice run before my first race on Saturday, is this practice still going on tomorrow?

I'm going to get some saddle time on the new ride. what else do we need?

 

[seanrunnette]

I'm going to get some saddle time on the new ride. what else do we need?

A set of steel wheels for when you blow out the Mavics

 

[Robin]

As per Dan's FB post, Otto will start at 5:45 tonight

 

[The Heckler]

FINALLY ATTENDING.

it's been a while.

 

[Mountain Bike Mike]

FINALLY ATTENDING.

it's been a while.

Lol - the only week I'm not... Sucka

 

[mbruno]

Anyone able to bring a spare helmet?

 

[vlkslvr]

Did this happen last night given the rain? I didn't make it out at all but hopefully next week I'll be down there. Please let us know if the start time shifts any earlier than 5:45pm.

Thanks!

 

[vlkslvr]

Still 5:45p this week or is it moving to earlier?

 

[jShort]

Still 5:45p this week or is it moving to earlier?

Still 545 As far as I know

 

[jShort]

Still 5:45p this week or is it moving to earlier?

I lied. Dan posted on Facebook later that it's at 530

 

[vlkslvr]

Ahhh that explains why when I got there at 5:34 they were just about ready to roll out for the first session!

 

[Robin]

11/1 practice starts at 5 pm

 

[mstyer]

Is this happening this year?

 

[mbruno]

Is this happening this year?

I'll FB message Dan. He doesn't follow mtbnj much and not sure if he has a handle.

 

[mbruno]

UPDATE: There is no "Official Otto's Cyclocross Practice" this year.

However, if you're into cross, want to get some race-pace efforts in, and hone your skills, there may be like-minded individuals at Ottos Farm Park at 6 pm on Tuesdays in August, then 6 pm on Wednesdays starting in September.

I need to be very clear here. These are not official, organized, nor spearheaded by anyone. Otto's Farm Park is a public park, open to all, including those who want to ride around it on cyclocross bikes.

If anyone has any questions, feel free to not contact me, nor anyone else ever potentially involved. Maybe I'll see you on Tuesdays in August and Wednesdays starting in September at the public park open to all.