Sorry just saw this.
When you turn Grumpy Mode off can you also turn I Get Jokes mode on?
What do you pack for CX races? Things that makes race days easier?
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Sorry just saw this.
When you turn Grumpy Mode off can you also turn I Get Jokes mode on?
The Heckler
You bring new meaning to the term SUCK
This is nothing more then I hate doing. You only have to catch your jeans or coat one time mounting to sweat this practice off.
PLUS, kit time is training time.
I have submitted a request to the mainframe, response time seems to be slow. Complaint ticket has been submitted.
Mountain Bike Mike
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I wish there was a note taking emoticon...
Juggernaut
Master of the Metaphor
Holy Sh*t! This is beginning to sound like an episode of "Pimp my Gypsy Wedding" or whatever the damn show is called....🙄
Now I'm twice as glad I just spectate (stand around and drink) 😛
ChrisG
Unapologetic Lifer for Rock and Roll
I usually jump on the course in my street clothes as soon as I'm at the venue. All I'm doing is scouting lines and trying to take note of potential trouble spots, especially for the first lap.
After that, I go get my number and hit the bathroom.
I pin on the number, put on the race clothes, and then warm up on the trainer, so multiple costume changes are generally unneeded.
After that, I go get my number and hit the bathroom.
I pin on the number, put on the race clothes, and then warm up on the trainer, so multiple costume changes are generally unneeded.
audi666
Active Member
plastic rear fender for warming up. i dont like to get muddy in my street clothes 🙂
might sound lame but I like bringing a trainer/wheel especially when its cold to warm up. i find myself hanging out talking / cheering instead of doing proper warmups sometimes.
also headphones for warm-ups to get mildly in the zone.
if its wet and/or cold ill do 2x shoes / socks as well. I dislike wet feet quite a lot.
might sound lame but I like bringing a trainer/wheel especially when its cold to warm up. i find myself hanging out talking / cheering instead of doing proper warmups sometimes.
also headphones for warm-ups to get mildly in the zone.
if its wet and/or cold ill do 2x shoes / socks as well. I dislike wet feet quite a lot.
SpartaBard
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It must right if Oishi is doing it also. There is no penalty for making mistakes during warmup, other than to you ego...
Dominos
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Better to push the limits of your tires when preriding, rather than while racing!
The Heckler
You bring new meaning to the term SUCK
I travel to the venue with my bib on/skinsuit on. If it's skinsuit day I leave my arms out tied into a belt. I generally jump out of the car, grab my bike shoes and helmet, shed my shorts or jeans, hit the bathroom then hit the course.
I hate changing, I keep it to a minimum.
Definitely a fan of a second pair of SPD shoes for pre-riding on the wet days. Racing the cyclocross is miserable enough, it's best to keep discomfort to a minimum. Like Lt. Dan says (modified for the cyclcross) "There is one item of kit gear that can be the difference between a live grunt and a dead grunt. Socks, merino wool, colored. Try and keep your feet dry when we're out preriding. I want you boys to remember to change your socks whenever we stop."
Since we started with footwear...
As far as socks go- I have some wool CK socks I fancy above 60, below 60 I reach for my Endura Baabaa winter wool sock. They are a bit thicker on the sole which really helps. Also, new as of last year, below ~55 I tape my shoe vents shut. I have some specialized mountain shoes, they aren't as open as some so I can close em up pretty easy. 2 layers of duct tape, preferably patterned.
Below ~45-50 I get some chemical toe warmers in. My feet get cold easily, I hate cold club feet.
Might as well talk about gloves...
Above 60-65+: short fingered
45-60: Pearl Izumi long finger 'thermal lights'
Sub 45 or 50 and windy: Pearl Izumi long finger with chemical toe warmers. The adhesive keeps them in your glove.
I've used my heavy duty pearl izumi winter gloves racing but I dont like the feedback I loose from the bars. I end up with much less modulation and control. I use them preriding but switch to thin gloves racing. The thins+warmers have worked with very positive results to about 30F.
I hate changing, I keep it to a minimum.
Definitely a fan of a second pair of SPD shoes for pre-riding on the wet days. Racing the cyclocross is miserable enough, it's best to keep discomfort to a minimum. Like Lt. Dan says (modified for the cyclcross) "There is one item of kit gear that can be the difference between a live grunt and a dead grunt. Socks, merino wool, colored. Try and keep your feet dry when we're out preriding. I want you boys to remember to change your socks whenever we stop."
Since we started with footwear...
As far as socks go- I have some wool CK socks I fancy above 60, below 60 I reach for my Endura Baabaa winter wool sock. They are a bit thicker on the sole which really helps. Also, new as of last year, below ~55 I tape my shoe vents shut. I have some specialized mountain shoes, they aren't as open as some so I can close em up pretty easy. 2 layers of duct tape, preferably patterned.
Below ~45-50 I get some chemical toe warmers in. My feet get cold easily, I hate cold club feet.
Might as well talk about gloves...
Above 60-65+: short fingered
45-60: Pearl Izumi long finger 'thermal lights'
Sub 45 or 50 and windy: Pearl Izumi long finger with chemical toe warmers. The adhesive keeps them in your glove.
I've used my heavy duty pearl izumi winter gloves racing but I dont like the feedback I loose from the bars. I end up with much less modulation and control. I use them preriding but switch to thin gloves racing. The thins+warmers have worked with very positive results to about 30F.
+1 for extra cleats. i have broken or lost bolts at races more than once.
- Extra safety pins. (This addresses a phobia more so than a reality.)
- Thermos of Coffee- always be drinking coffee.
- Opaque mug in case of adult beverage - nj is silly about public display of alcohol.
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SpartaBard
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I forgot a major item for Nittany... A towel. The showers are one of the best things about racing at Nittany. I had sloppy seconds with @Chris26er towel.
Those track guys must hate us cx dudes. That shower was a muddy mess, maybe as bad as Lewis Morris. I guess you should also remember to bring flip flops for the shower, as if you didn't already become infected with staph from the mud pit.
For the first time I discovered the loop across the street, which was perfect for warming up. I am not sure why I never saw it before.
Those track guys must hate us cx dudes. That shower was a muddy mess, maybe as bad as Lewis Morris. I guess you should also remember to bring flip flops for the shower, as if you didn't already become infected with staph from the mud pit.
For the first time I discovered the loop across the street, which was perfect for warming up. I am not sure why I never saw it before.
The Heckler
You bring new meaning to the term SUCK
That loop is so dope
The Heckler
You bring new meaning to the term SUCK
Anyone have any thoughts of Breathe Right Strips?
They are nerdy as hell but I end up scrunching my face and flaring my nostrils the entire race which is one more thing to think about.
They are nerdy as hell but I end up scrunching my face and flaring my nostrils the entire race which is one more thing to think about.
SpartaBard
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Do you actually breath through your nose during a race?
I would imagine I would look something like this:
The Heckler
You bring new meaning to the term SUCK
@seanrunnette has a pretty solid ram air system. I swear he unhinges that thing like some kind of Scream Snake hybrid.Do you actually breath through your nose during a race?
I would imagine I would look something like this:
