How many CX races did you watch before racing? - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-28T18:21:23Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/how-many-cx-races-did-you-watch-before-racing?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A156541&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI watched several being a fan.tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2019-12-25:1198434:Comment:1861252019-12-25T18:57:33.920ZScott Nelsonhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ScottNelson
<p>I watched several being a fan.</p>
<p>I watched several being a fan.</p> I must say it a quite good qu…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2019-07-22:1198434:Comment:1839222019-07-22T05:13:18.210Zamelia harryhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ameliaharry
<p>I must say it a quite good question at all, and I really found all the above replies very helpfully. </p>
<p>I must say it a quite good question at all, and I really found all the above replies very helpfully. </p> Understood. I have watched t…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-09-26:1198434:Comment:1577372014-09-26T19:07:19.038ZTimmy Rhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/TimRunnette
<p>Understood. I have watched the videos and at this point my mobility in my right hip is a the limiting factor. I can jump and mount with some success but not consistently yet. I am going to work on both my mobility and my mount. </p>
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<p>Understood. I have watched the videos and at this point my mobility in my right hip is a the limiting factor. I can jump and mount with some success but not consistently yet. I am going to work on both my mobility and my mount. </p>
<p></p> Hop on with a pedal? Meaning…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-09-26:1198434:Comment:1578362014-09-26T16:29:17.531ZKris Fleminghttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/KrisFleming
<p>Hop on with a pedal? Meaning left foot on left pedal, step on and swing right leg over saddle? That could be asking for trouble (think about trying that on an off-camber or uphill). Much better to practice the "kickboxer" remount. Believe there was an article on in a few months back on the main CXM site. Left foot ground, right leg up like a kickboxer, right thigh on top of saddle, left leg pushes off as right thigh slides down saddle so foot can contact pedal. </p>
<p>Hop on with a pedal? Meaning left foot on left pedal, step on and swing right leg over saddle? That could be asking for trouble (think about trying that on an off-camber or uphill). Much better to practice the "kickboxer" remount. Believe there was an article on in a few months back on the main CXM site. Left foot ground, right leg up like a kickboxer, right thigh on top of saddle, left leg pushes off as right thigh slides down saddle so foot can contact pedal. </p> Thanks again Kris...I can cer…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-09-25:1198434:Comment:1578302014-09-25T20:55:52.155ZTimmy Rhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/TimRunnette
<p>Thanks again Kris...I can certainly quickly hop on with a pedal and as I'll likely be in the back, I am sure the threat is low to others.</p>
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<p>Thanks again Kris...I can certainly quickly hop on with a pedal and as I'll likely be in the back, I am sure the threat is low to others.</p>
<p></p> As long as you aren't intenti…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-09-25:1198434:Comment:1577302014-09-25T19:53:40.081ZKris Fleminghttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/KrisFleming
<p>As long as you aren't intentionally crashing into folks, just get out there and do it. The likelihood of winning is slim-to-none, but you'll gain experience and skill in the environment. Besides, most courses these days only have 1-2 places you need to dismount and remount, taking an extra few seconds there certainly won't win you races, but it also doesn't mean you shouldn't get out there and do it. </p>
<p>As long as you aren't intentionally crashing into folks, just get out there and do it. The likelihood of winning is slim-to-none, but you'll gain experience and skill in the environment. Besides, most courses these days only have 1-2 places you need to dismount and remount, taking an extra few seconds there certainly won't win you races, but it also doesn't mean you shouldn't get out there and do it. </p> This is a great question. I'…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-09-25:1198434:Comment:1578172014-09-25T17:32:36.495ZTimmy Rhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/TimRunnette
<p>This is a great question. I've been riding for a few years on a Specialized Hybrid (mostly all road) and last Fall bought a Crux for the versatility and cuz the races look like so much fun. I've been reluctant to jump it after a couple of clinics mainly because I cannot consistently crack the code on remounts. Good to know the community welcomes the newbie.</p>
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<p>This is a great question. I've been riding for a few years on a Specialized Hybrid (mostly all road) and last Fall bought a Crux for the versatility and cuz the races look like so much fun. I've been reluctant to jump it after a couple of clinics mainly because I cannot consistently crack the code on remounts. Good to know the community welcomes the newbie.</p>
<p></p> Yeah, not a lot of races next…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-09-12:1198434:Comment:1571562014-09-12T05:10:18.476ZGreg Basahttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/GregBasa
<p>Yeah, not a lot of races next month, but hoping to get a new bike before October. The CX bike I have is fine for commuting and the like, but the top bar that just 'tickles your nads' full on kicks you in the nuts when you screw up a dismount.</p>
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<p>(Note to self: 53cm is not your size. Probably not 52, either. Best to stick with 50 or lower.)</p>
<p>Yeah, not a lot of races next month, but hoping to get a new bike before October. The CX bike I have is fine for commuting and the like, but the top bar that just 'tickles your nads' full on kicks you in the nuts when you screw up a dismount.</p>
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<p>(Note to self: 53cm is not your size. Probably not 52, either. Best to stick with 50 or lower.)</p> none,
i just jumped in cat 5,…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-08-29:1198434:Comment:1565412014-08-29T21:35:55.990Zdavid taylorhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/davidtaylor
<p>none,</p>
<p>i just jumped in cat 5, there's always someone slower. and no worry about looking strange, no one cares!</p>
<p>watching is no fun if you have any sort of competitive bones in your body! you can always watch the faster classes after you race.</p>
<p>practice a few dismounts and lifting bike, ride a little on grass. do some sprints. you'll be fine if you ride at all.</p>
<p>bring your bike with and try it out!</p>
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<p>i just jumped in cat 5, there's always someone slower. and no worry about looking strange, no one cares!</p>
<p>watching is no fun if you have any sort of competitive bones in your body! you can always watch the faster classes after you race.</p>
<p>practice a few dismounts and lifting bike, ride a little on grass. do some sprints. you'll be fine if you ride at all.</p>
<p>bring your bike with and try it out!</p> Well, damn. Might as well get…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-08-29:1198434:Comment:1563542014-08-29T05:14:48.049ZGreg Basahttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/GregBasa
Well, damn. Might as well get some clothes and a pair of non-roadie shoes!
Well, damn. Might as well get some clothes and a pair of non-roadie shoes!