kush
Active Member
I'm doing my first race on Sunday at Mercer, and I've never been on a crossbike before. Read most of the things here and around the intraweb. Need more advice though.
Can you share tips on race strategy and technique.
I'm listing the things that seem different from XC racing, or important from what I've read. There are also probably a ton of other things to know.
Race starts and positioning strategy
Carrying the bike - seen top tube, and shoulder.
Mounts and dismounts - leaping on the saddle seems a bit advanced ...
Running up things and over things. seen some carry, some push
Hopping over things. Bunny hop?
Cornering - how different from XC
Drafting (if applicable)
Hand position - hoods, drops, in your pockets, or top bars
I will be doing a pre-ride tomorrow afternoon, so any suggestions priority areas to practice would be appreciated
Thanks in advance everyone
Can you share tips on race strategy and technique.
I'm listing the things that seem different from XC racing, or important from what I've read. There are also probably a ton of other things to know.
Race starts and positioning strategy
Carrying the bike - seen top tube, and shoulder.
Mounts and dismounts - leaping on the saddle seems a bit advanced ...
Running up things and over things. seen some carry, some push
Hopping over things. Bunny hop?
Cornering - how different from XC
Drafting (if applicable)
Hand position - hoods, drops, in your pockets, or top bars
I will be doing a pre-ride tomorrow afternoon, so any suggestions priority areas to practice would be appreciated
Thanks in advance everyone