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Post by Mike S on Sept 14, 2009 8:04:11 GMT -8
I’m going to dedicate one night per week during September and October to work on cyclocross skills. Cyclocross mounts, dismounts, run-ups, barriers, sand, race strategy are all unique skills to cyclocross that you won’t understand until you see it done and practice it.
While I’m no expert, I've been racing cross for a few years and I’ve learned a few things from the experts. Those are my only credentials, but I think I can pass on some tips to the beginners.
This week let’s focus on cyclocross mounts and dismounts. Meet on Glass Avenue next to the Downriver Grill at 6:00 PM.
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Post by sean on Sept 14, 2009 11:20:49 GMT -8
Great idea Mike- what day of the week?
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Post by Mike S on Sept 14, 2009 11:36:10 GMT -8
Ha! Thanks for noticing that. Since the VE series is on Thursdays, let's do Wednesday nights.
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Post by sean on Sept 14, 2009 11:44:40 GMT -8
thought the VE series was on Wednesday nights?
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Post by Mike S on Sept 14, 2009 11:47:09 GMT -8
Boy am I out of the loop! Sorry for the brain fart. How about Thursday nights!
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Post by Josiah on Sept 14, 2009 13:28:04 GMT -8
I would love to do this, but I have class on thursday nights. Since this is the last week of the monday night soft peddle, it could be on mondays at 6. Just an idea.
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Post by Mike S on Sept 14, 2009 13:43:49 GMT -8
I would love to do this, but I have class on thursday nights. Since this is the last week of the monday night soft peddle, it could be on mondays at 6. Just an idea. Yeah I'd be up for a Monday night 'cross practice. Next Monday? |
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Post by peter on Sept 16, 2009 21:11:27 GMT -8
I just bought second hand commuter bike and it just happens to be a cx bike!! Can I join in?
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Post by Mike S on Sept 17, 2009 5:38:28 GMT -8
I just bought second hand commuter bike and it just happens to be a cx bike!! Can I join in? In 'cross, the motto is supposed to be "ride what ya got". See you Monday night. |
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Post by peter on Sept 17, 2009 10:06:43 GMT -8
The bike didn't come with pedals, here are my options shimano ultegra/durace, pedals with toe clip cage type pedals, or nothing fancy pedals.
What do you suggest would be best? other wise I will ride what I got.
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Post by Mike S on Sept 17, 2009 11:55:21 GMT -8
The bike didn't come with pedals, here are my options shimano ultegra/durace, pedals with toe clip cage type pedals, or nothing fancy pedals. What do you suggest would be best? other wise I will ride what I got. Definitely not the road pedals. Do you have some mountain bike pedals you could put on there? Toe clips cages are classic for cyclocross, but I would invest in some mountain bike pedals for that bike. Better for commuting too. |
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Post by Tom M on Sept 17, 2009 13:15:05 GMT -8
Peter, I have some leftover Shimano mountain pedals you can have, if you promise to use them  They're heavy but tough. You would need to go buy a set of cleats (about $20) and you need shoes that accept SPD cleats (two-bolt mountain standard).   |
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Post by peter on Sept 17, 2009 13:20:44 GMT -8
sounds like a deal! Tom will you be there Monday night?
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Post by Tom M on Sept 17, 2009 13:40:28 GMT -8
sounds like a deal! Tom will you be there Monday night? I probably won't be there myself, but here's what I'll do, I'll drop the pedals off at Mike's place and you can get them from him. Mike, I'm going to just leave these on your front porch. |
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Post by Mike S on Sept 17, 2009 14:15:12 GMT -8
sounds like a deal! Tom will you be there Monday night? I probably won't be there myself, but here's what I'll do, I'll drop the pedals off at Mike's place and you can get them from him. Mike, I'm going to just leave these on your front porch. Okay Tom, let me know when you drop them off so I can check out front. |
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Post by Tom M on Sept 17, 2009 14:23:47 GMT -8
I probably won't be there myself, but here's what I'll do, I'll drop the pedals off at Mike's place and you can get them from him. Mike, I'm going to just leave these on your front porch. Okay Tom, let me know when you drop them off so I can check out front. I just got back from dropping them off, they're on your front porch. The retention is probably cranked up to maximum, so Peter, if they're holding on too tightly, back out the adjuster screws about three clicks at a time until you find the setting you like. |
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Post by peter on Sept 17, 2009 16:17:51 GMT -8
Tom thank you! Mike I'll see you at your house 6pm Monday. I'll bring the basket pedals then I can match up the shoes and cleats. Thanks
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They're heavy but tough. You would need to go buy a set of cleats (about $20) and you need shoes that accept SPD cleats (two-bolt mountain standard).