Need some advice on handling turns - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-29T12:34:27Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/need-some-advice-on-handling-turns?feed=yes&xn_auth=noWhich one is the second? The…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-03-10:1198434:Comment:1263052012-03-10T18:58:58.313ZJoshua N. Schwiesowhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JoshuaNSchwiesow
<p>Which one is the second? The flowtonic?</p>
<p>Which one is the second? The flowtonic?</p> I managed to stay upright mos…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-10-17:1198434:Comment:1136682011-10-17T14:10:24.681ZRobert Annishttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/RobertAnnis
I managed to stay upright mostly on Sunday. I went down once during warm-ups after I rolled a tire. Of course the fact the course wasn't very technical helped quite a bit. Thanks again for all your advice. Hopefully I can keep learning and bettering my skills.
I managed to stay upright mostly on Sunday. I went down once during warm-ups after I rolled a tire. Of course the fact the course wasn't very technical helped quite a bit. Thanks again for all your advice. Hopefully I can keep learning and bettering my skills. Yep. One thing to add on #2 "…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-10-14:1198434:Comment:1133932011-10-14T16:48:29.459ZMorgan Moorehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/MorganMoore
<p>Yep. One thing to add on #2 "look where you want to go"</p>
<p>I used to interpret this advice as "take a quick glance"at my destination around a given turn.</p>
<p>Recently I practiced with a buddy who stood (way) down the practice trail, after a tight turn. I practiced taking the turn at 1/2 speed, with my buddy yelling non-stop "look at me, look at me." It was a real surprise to me to discover how hard it was to look around the corner, and then NEVER take my eyes off of my exit point.…</p>
<p>Yep. One thing to add on #2 "look where you want to go"</p>
<p>I used to interpret this advice as "take a quick glance"at my destination around a given turn.</p>
<p>Recently I practiced with a buddy who stood (way) down the practice trail, after a tight turn. I practiced taking the turn at 1/2 speed, with my buddy yelling non-stop "look at me, look at me." It was a real surprise to me to discover how hard it was to look around the corner, and then NEVER take my eyes off of my exit point. But, it really improved my confidence. You can practice the same drill without someone screaming at you, just by identify some marker beyond each turn as your goal, and then willing yourself to focus on it like a laser until you get there.</p> Completely, get yer braking d…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-10-14:1198434:Comment:1132892011-10-14T03:21:40.404Zanthony sandshttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/anthonysands
Completely, get yer braking done before you hit the corner, let the back slide a little, look where you want to go, then put the gas on!
Completely, get yer braking done before you hit the corner, let the back slide a little, look where you want to go, then put the gas on! Great tips here, just to add…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-10-13:1198434:Comment:1133682011-10-13T15:14:13.657Zericgriffinhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ericgriffin
Great tips here, just to add and sum up: 1) use front brake sparingly, 2) look where you want to go, 3) learn what counter-steering is and use it, 4) slow is fast, 5) read about high performance driving as the same ideas apply (brake before turning, hit apex, slow is fast, straighten the turns, etc).
Great tips here, just to add and sum up: 1) use front brake sparingly, 2) look where you want to go, 3) learn what counter-steering is and use it, 4) slow is fast, 5) read about high performance driving as the same ideas apply (brake before turning, hit apex, slow is fast, straighten the turns, etc). I was waiting for someone to…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-10-13:1198434:Comment:1131232011-10-13T11:24:22.440Zcxchivahttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/cxchiva
I was waiting for someone to say this, "Look where you want to go." I think it's one of the most important things any competitive cyclist can do. But, it has to go hand in hand with knowing how to take a good, relaxed but aggressive line.
I was waiting for someone to say this, "Look where you want to go." I think it's one of the most important things any competitive cyclist can do. But, it has to go hand in hand with knowing how to take a good, relaxed but aggressive line. I need work in this area, too…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-10-12:1198434:Comment:1128242011-10-12T20:48:47.623ZJ.D. Kimplehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JDKimple423
<p>I need work in this area, too. What has been helping - look up, through the corner. I know, I tell my kids that all the time when driving. On the bike I need to keep looking up. Also I'm finding that slowing before the corner will allow you to roll through the corner better and get back at it sooner. I have a tendancy to overcook the corners. Picking the line, too, is big. Maybe you can't sweep the outside of the off-camber but jumping off and tossing your bike around the inside of the…</p>
<p>I need work in this area, too. What has been helping - look up, through the corner. I know, I tell my kids that all the time when driving. On the bike I need to keep looking up. Also I'm finding that slowing before the corner will allow you to roll through the corner better and get back at it sooner. I have a tendancy to overcook the corners. Picking the line, too, is big. Maybe you can't sweep the outside of the off-camber but jumping off and tossing your bike around the inside of the corner may be faster. Watched a guy do that last race and went "Oh, why didn't I think of that?"</p>
<p> </p> These are all great suggestio…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-10-10:1198434:Comment:1127802011-10-10T20:28:59.456ZRobert Annishttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/RobertAnnis
These are all great suggestions! Thanks!
These are all great suggestions! Thanks! Also, sound so simple, but lo…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-10-10:1198434:Comment:1130582011-10-10T20:18:39.012ZKenneth Zukinhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/KennethZukin
<p>Also, sound so simple, but look where you WANT to go -- you really have to discipline yourself on this one.</p>
<p>Don't just look 5 feet in front of you -- look where you want to go and you're bike will magically follow.</p>
<p>Same technique used in giant-slalom skiing, car racing, dirt bikes, you-name-it.</p>
<p>Also, sound so simple, but look where you WANT to go -- you really have to discipline yourself on this one.</p>
<p>Don't just look 5 feet in front of you -- look where you want to go and you're bike will magically follow.</p>
<p>Same technique used in giant-slalom skiing, car racing, dirt bikes, you-name-it.</p> I was having the same problem…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-10-10:1198434:Comment:1127782011-10-10T20:13:17.493Zanthony sandshttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/anthonysands
I was having the same problems until this week if your losing your front try keeping your weight back and peddle threw the corner. thats what i was told and it worked great for me. back end slides are a lot easier to control. If the front goes so do you. It's the same as when i was racing motorbikes kenny roberts allways said if all else fails hammer the throtle. Just a thought good luck out there, also I told exit speed is more important than entrance speed.
I was having the same problems until this week if your losing your front try keeping your weight back and peddle threw the corner. thats what i was told and it worked great for me. back end slides are a lot easier to control. If the front goes so do you. It's the same as when i was racing motorbikes kenny roberts allways said if all else fails hammer the throtle. Just a thought good luck out there, also I told exit speed is more important than entrance speed.