The Elusive Remount

by Timmy R

Mar 2, 2015

In 'cross it is the elusive remount that I lack the most skill in.  My limit is primarily due flexibility/strength to get my inner thigh on saddle while walking/jogging.  So I launch my self a bit to try to jump on the seat...typically with mixed results and levels of self-induce pain.

Does anyone have any suggestions on improving this skill? It seems critical AND valuable in other riding (Fatbike race this past weekend looked a lot like a snow 'cross course)

THANKS!!!!

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    Carlos Matutes

    Well, you have about 5 months to work on your flexibility before you really need to work on remount training! 

    Without being overly glib, it really might be as simple as spending 15-20 minutes, 3x a week on stretching.

    I'm not terribly fast, and am usually the only single speed moron in Cat 3s, but I generally finish midpack because of my dismount/remounts. Definitely worth working on until you can comfortably slide your thigh onto the saddle at walking,then jogging, and finally racing speed.

    Los

    Mar 11, 2015

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      Jeff McCachren

      When in doubt, always check with the skills section on here:

      http://www.cxmagazine.com/technique-tuesday-cyclocross-get-rid-of-s...

      Its a really good how-to.  And yes, stretching a couple times a week will help you with everything.

      Mar 19, 2015

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        Timmy R

        Awesome.  Thanks much.  I work on mobility almost every day focusing on hips, shoulder and back. As the weather warms I intend to make this my technical focus for the summer.  I am lucky to have a local MTB trail near my house to ride which also provides a great place to work on bike skills and conditioning.

        Mar 19, 2015