Racing etiquette? - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-28T14:40:31Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/racing-etiquette?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A88862&feed=yes&xn_auth=noUnderstood. If they don't yel…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-03-29:1198434:Comment:888782011-03-29T17:14:24.504ZAaron Jhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/AaronJ
Understood. If they don't yell "on your left/right" are all bets off? LOL.
Understood. If they don't yell "on your left/right" are all bets off? LOL. if you are being lapped you s…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-03-29:1198434:Comment:889692011-03-29T14:48:52.993ZGreg Fergusonhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/GregFerguson
<p>if you are being lapped you should give up the best/fastest line to the passing rider(s)</p>
<p>usually riders about to lap other riders will say something like "on your left" as they approach and plan to pass</p>
<p>you don't want to be the guy that takes down the race leader by trying to "not be a pushover"</p>
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<p>someone in your race, on the same lap as you? yeah, don't be a pushover</p>
<p>if you are being lapped you should give up the best/fastest line to the passing rider(s)</p>
<p>usually riders about to lap other riders will say something like "on your left" as they approach and plan to pass</p>
<p>you don't want to be the guy that takes down the race leader by trying to "not be a pushover"</p>
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<p>someone in your race, on the same lap as you? yeah, don't be a pushover</p> you made the big time! thank…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-03-29:1198434:Comment:889672011-03-29T06:16:51.297ZCyclocross Magazinehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/cxm
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.cxmagazine.com/etiquette-cyclocross-racing">you made the big time</a>! thanks for the interesting topic. keep it up and good luck with everything!
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.cxmagazine.com/etiquette-cyclocross-racing">you made the big time</a>! thanks for the interesting topic. keep it up and good luck with everything! Thanks again for the input. …tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-03-29:1198434:Comment:891512011-03-29T05:12:46.635ZAaron Jhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/AaronJ
Thanks again for the input. I do plan on having fun and not taking it too seriously but I will not be a pushover either. If you want to get ahead of me, you will work for it.
Thanks again for the input. I do plan on having fun and not taking it too seriously but I will not be a pushover either. If you want to get ahead of me, you will work for it. Everyone had their hands on t…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-03-28:1198434:Comment:891452011-03-28T20:28:23.985ZChris Mayhewhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ChrisMayhew
<p>Everyone had their hands on the bars here too:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.cycle-smart.com/blog/2009/10/05/the-crash-heard-round-the-world" target="_blank">http://www.cycle-smart.com/blog/2009/10/05/the-crash-heard-round-the-world</a></p>
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<p>Taking your hands off the bars is egregious. You can still be a jerk and not have your hands off the bar.…</p>
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<p>Everyone had their hands on the bars here too:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.cycle-smart.com/blog/2009/10/05/the-crash-heard-round-the-world" target="_blank">http://www.cycle-smart.com/blog/2009/10/05/the-crash-heard-round-the-world</a></p>
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<p>Taking your hands off the bars is egregious. You can still be a jerk and not have your hands off the bar.</p>
<p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_abeQimvg_6U/S8icLOSjqgI/AAAAAAAACD4/lA-EIEg8d-w/s1600/bahaticrash.jpg" target="_blank">http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_abeQimvg_6U/S8icLOSjqgI/AAAAAAAACD4/lA-EIEg8d-w/s1600/bahaticrash.jpg</a></p> I just did my first season of…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-03-28:1198434:Comment:888702011-03-28T14:56:43.138Zcurt khttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/curtk
<p>I just did my first season of the Chi Cross Cup last year. Great stuff. I could highly recommend IIT's cx beginner's clinic in August. I *assume* they'll do it again, it seems to be an annual thing.</p>
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<p>Jeremy Powers and Randy Warren headed it. It was really helpful before my first race to have instruction geared to rank beginners and to practice things, such as starts. That was sort of an anti-etiquette lesson -- it was more about how to *not* be too accommodating/intimidated in…</p>
<p>I just did my first season of the Chi Cross Cup last year. Great stuff. I could highly recommend IIT's cx beginner's clinic in August. I *assume* they'll do it again, it seems to be an annual thing.</p>
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<p>Jeremy Powers and Randy Warren headed it. It was really helpful before my first race to have instruction geared to rank beginners and to practice things, such as starts. That was sort of an anti-etiquette lesson -- it was more about how to *not* be too accommodating/intimidated in that mad start. They had us practice bumping into each other, getting shoulders in, elbows, etc. It's not that this was encouraged behavior, it was more that this might happen and if you don't want to live in fear or fall, then it's good to be used to it. Very helpful.</p>
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<p>Another etiquette tip I picked up there is to not throw your bike out level to the ground when going over a barrier -- keep it rubber side down.</p>
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<p>I think more than etiquette per se having some decent practice in technique helps you move with the race.</p>
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<p>Oh, and I found that when yielding to someone lapping me (happened a lot) stopping was bad technique, it confused someone, so instead I'd move out of the way and clearly give them the best line.</p>
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<p>But like everyone said, it's mostly just great fun with not a lot to worry about beyond that.</p> Keep your hands on the bars.…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-03-28:1198434:Comment:889602011-03-28T14:11:57.877ZMarkhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Mark536
Keep your hands on the bars. That's pretty much it.
Keep your hands on the bars. That's pretty much it. I assume you'll be racing 4's…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-03-28:1198434:Comment:889572011-03-28T12:45:07.132ZJeremy Darrowhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JeremyDarrow
<p>I assume you'll be racing 4's? If that's the case, HAVE FUN, focus on enjoying yourself and learning about 'cross racing. Maintain a good attitude and make friends with your competitors and HAVE FUN. Try to take something away from each race and HAVE FUN.</p>
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<p>I'm preparing for my second season of racing and I expect to learn a lot more this year than last year simply because I'll be more prepared to notice what the heck is going on around me. I plan to have even more fun than…</p>
<p>I assume you'll be racing 4's? If that's the case, HAVE FUN, focus on enjoying yourself and learning about 'cross racing. Maintain a good attitude and make friends with your competitors and HAVE FUN. Try to take something away from each race and HAVE FUN.</p>
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<p>I'm preparing for my second season of racing and I expect to learn a lot more this year than last year simply because I'll be more prepared to notice what the heck is going on around me. I plan to have even more fun than last year.</p>
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<p>While racing, don't move from one side of the course to the other unpredictably. But, in my experience a shout from behind of "Hold your line" in 'cross racing usually means "I can't get it together to pass you so sit up and make it easier for me". Don't be a jerk about it but don't let all the cat 3 and 4 pros out there push you around. It's 'cross racing and you paid your entry fee too. You're learning, but you have the right to defend your position in a reasonable way. Ride YOUR race as hard as you can, HAVE FUN, be responsible but don't be a pushover.</p>
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<p>Have a great season and HAVE FUN!</p> aaron, you might also enjoy…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-03-28:1198434:Comment:891412011-03-28T09:21:04.216ZCyclocross Magazinehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/cxm
aaron, you might also enjoy our "rubbin' is racing" article in <a href="http://cxmagazine.com/subscribe" target="_blank">Issue 11 of Cyclocross Magazine in print</a>. Lots of good stuff in that issue, including some on this topic.
aaron, you might also enjoy our "rubbin' is racing" article in <a href="http://cxmagazine.com/subscribe" target="_blank">Issue 11 of Cyclocross Magazine in print</a>. Lots of good stuff in that issue, including some on this topic. Thanks to all for the info.tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-03-28:1198434:Comment:890422011-03-28T04:01:36.943ZAaron Jhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/AaronJ
Thanks to all for the info.
Thanks to all for the info.