What's the best way to learn how to Mount and Dismount your Bike? - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-29T09:08:02Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/1198434:Topic:290?feed=yes&xn_auth=noLast night I went to a park a…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-08-19:1198434:Comment:62172008-08-19T15:21:54.937ZJosh Gormanhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JoshGorman
Last night I went to a park and mounted and dismounted 250 times. My thigh feels like shit today, but I have it down. Next time I'll have to do it with barriers, huh?
Last night I went to a park and mounted and dismounted 250 times. My thigh feels like shit today, but I have it down. Next time I'll have to do it with barriers, huh? it's a personal decision. I s…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-08-14:1198434:Comment:58382008-08-14T07:54:26.114Zandrewhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/cyclocross
it's a personal decision. I stay clipped in. I think pedals play a role in this though. If you have egg beaters, there's less of a platform to stand on if you're unclipped, and with our super bumpy courses in norcal, I think that's a reason to stay clipped in. It only really matters for higher speed approaches - not the common hairpin then barrier sections you'll see.<br />
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I would say though, that when possible (straight run to the barrier or hill), swing your leg over early and just coast up to it…
it's a personal decision. I stay clipped in. I think pedals play a role in this though. If you have egg beaters, there's less of a platform to stand on if you're unclipped, and with our super bumpy courses in norcal, I think that's a reason to stay clipped in. It only really matters for higher speed approaches - not the common hairpin then barrier sections you'll see.<br />
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I would say though, that when possible (straight run to the barrier or hill), swing your leg over early and just coast up to it on the side of the bike. Most mistakes happen because folks are so rushed to do everything at the last minute. Get comfortable coasting on the side of your bike, and then the rest of the dismount will be simple and relaxed.<br />
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Definitely try to attend one of the several clinics in the bay area (one is this weekend. Learning this stuff by yourself is always slower. Cycle-Smart's DVD is pretty good too (as reviewed in our Issue 3). Good luck! Dismounts seem scary right no…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-08-14:1198434:Comment:58332008-08-14T06:36:47.831Zsmellmypeebodyhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/smellmypeebody
Dismounts seem scary right now, but I'm sure I'll get over it soon. It may be because I'm still just getting used to riding clipless.<br />
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I've read about pre-uncliping the left foot, as well as unclipping at the last second. Both seem to have advantages as well as disadvantages. It seems as if the more popular technique is to unclip the left foot at the last second. Any tips with this? I had a few close calls when not being able to unclip at the last second.
Dismounts seem scary right now, but I'm sure I'll get over it soon. It may be because I'm still just getting used to riding clipless.<br />
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I've read about pre-uncliping the left foot, as well as unclipping at the last second. Both seem to have advantages as well as disadvantages. It seems as if the more popular technique is to unclip the left foot at the last second. Any tips with this? I had a few close calls when not being able to unclip at the last second. i just try to do multiple rep…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-08-14:1198434:Comment:58272008-08-14T04:09:55.534ZPathttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Pat
i just try to do multiple repeats of the drill. My problem is that I can not convince myself to get off on the non drive side of the bike. Something in my brain and years of locking my bike with the rear der. out have caused me to get off my bike on the drive side all the time. I am trying to unlearn it, but it is tough.
i just try to do multiple repeats of the drill. My problem is that I can not convince myself to get off on the non drive side of the bike. Something in my brain and years of locking my bike with the rear der. out have caused me to get off my bike on the drive side all the time. I am trying to unlearn it, but it is tough. I went out to a park in a sec…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-08-04:1198434:Comment:51882008-08-04T01:57:02.057ZSashahttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Sasha
I went out to a park in a secluded spot to avoid onlookers, start slowly. I lowered my seat at first to make it seem less dangerous. I started by jumping extra high. Do it over and over until you get the hang of it. I would say it took 30-45 minutes of dedicated practice to get it every time at speed. The inside of my thigh hurt like hell the next day. It seemed impossible when I started. Now it's just second nature. I don't think you need a pro to teach you. It's not hard, it's just a leap of…
I went out to a park in a secluded spot to avoid onlookers, start slowly. I lowered my seat at first to make it seem less dangerous. I started by jumping extra high. Do it over and over until you get the hang of it. I would say it took 30-45 minutes of dedicated practice to get it every time at speed. The inside of my thigh hurt like hell the next day. It seemed impossible when I started. Now it's just second nature. I don't think you need a pro to teach you. It's not hard, it's just a leap of faith. Push the bike to the ground a…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-08-01:1198434:Comment:50422008-08-01T04:03:22.084ZCincicycleshttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Michael
Push the bike to the ground as you put it down. That way the rear tire is stadle and you don't miss the saddle due the the bike hopping around under you.
Push the bike to the ground as you put it down. That way the rear tire is stadle and you don't miss the saddle due the the bike hopping around under you. Yeah I learned if the tables…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-06-01:1198434:Comment:26332008-06-01T15:48:02.175ZSchraphttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Schrap
Yeah I learned if the tables are wet that its not a good idea to try it.......I woke up a few minutes after my first attempt. I was 16.... brain not fully developed...didn't quite think it all thru....I heard bells for weeks.<br />
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That being said....if the tables are dry it does work well for developing skills.
Yeah I learned if the tables are wet that its not a good idea to try it.......I woke up a few minutes after my first attempt. I was 16.... brain not fully developed...didn't quite think it all thru....I heard bells for weeks.<br />
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That being said....if the tables are dry it does work well for developing skills. I think Dirt Rag ran a "how t…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-05-28:1198434:Comment:22042008-05-28T18:21:23.209Zpitbosshttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/pitboss
I think Dirt Rag ran a "how to" using the Picnic table fly over years a go. I tried it and smashed my shin into the edge of the table. My first lesson in speed control...
I think Dirt Rag ran a "how to" using the Picnic table fly over years a go. I tried it and smashed my shin into the edge of the table. My first lesson in speed control... Good advice to the Grasshoper…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-05-28:1198434:Comment:21832008-05-28T15:12:12.679ZSurly Bastardhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/SurlyBastard
Good advice to the Grasshoper, Schrap! Nice to hear from somebody who did it back in the day with traps. Say, why does the legacy of high BTMBrkts's needed for trap clearance still live on in our CX bikes today?<br />
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Looking back at the whole discussion string two things stick out ... unclipping both feet early? Okay it was from Velo News, that makes sense now. Swinging over to land on the outside pedal? That doesn't compute either unless you plan on hurdling your bike before you hurdle the…
Good advice to the Grasshoper, Schrap! Nice to hear from somebody who did it back in the day with traps. Say, why does the legacy of high BTMBrkts's needed for trap clearance still live on in our CX bikes today?<br />
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Looking back at the whole discussion string two things stick out ... unclipping both feet early? Okay it was from Velo News, that makes sense now. Swinging over to land on the outside pedal? That doesn't compute either unless you plan on hurdling your bike before you hurdle the barrier.<br />
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I do however like the idea of going over the picinic table for practice. Especially if people are using it. Kind of like a short flyover covered with hotdogs and potato salad. You'd have some screaming fans close by, that's for sure. I have found once you get the…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-05-27:1198434:Comment:21302008-05-27T17:06:35.154ZSchraphttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Schrap
I have found once you get the hang of the mount/dismount that good practice is up and over picnic tables at your local park. I reccommend doing it when it is dry....and when no one is around :) you will get some funny looks!<br />
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My intro to cyclocross was 18 years ago. No pussy fancy clipless pedals back then. It was all about the Toeclips man!! Nothing like bombing down a steep muddy path and doing a dismount with toeclips!!! That left foot gets stuck...next thing you know your doing a crossed…
I have found once you get the hang of the mount/dismount that good practice is up and over picnic tables at your local park. I reccommend doing it when it is dry....and when no one is around :) you will get some funny looks!<br />
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My intro to cyclocross was 18 years ago. No pussy fancy clipless pedals back then. It was all about the Toeclips man!! Nothing like bombing down a steep muddy path and doing a dismount with toeclips!!! That left foot gets stuck...next thing you know your doing a crossed right leg, hopping fit, trying not to blow a tendon, or land on your face!!!<br />
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Or you rode with a pair of BMX bear traps and cleated soccer shoes!! I have a nice achillies tendon scar from that one!!!<br />
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Someone once asked Coppi what his training secrets were...he said "ride the bike, ride the bike, ride the bike" I think the same applies here "Practice, Practice, Practice"<br />
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My brother once came by me as I struggled over a serious 6 pack of barriers....he was smooth and quick, "Be like water the over rocks, smooth and fast" he said. I gasped out the reply of..."F%^& You!"...however he was right.