Training Camps: Experiences and what you'd like to see? - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-28T11:58:15Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/training-camps-experiences-and-what-you-d-like-to-see?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A143268&feed=yes&xn_auth=nowe have one coming up later t…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2013-06-05:1198434:Comment:1432002013-06-05T17:08:51.193ZDugafolahttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/joshtabije
<p>we have one coming up later this month.</p>
<p>we are renting a house near Tomales Bay and riding from SF to the house with a sag. it'll basically be base building and team camaraderie building. and beer drinking.</p>
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<p>we have one coming up later this month.</p>
<p>we are renting a house near Tomales Bay and riding from SF to the house with a sag. it'll basically be base building and team camaraderie building. and beer drinking.</p>
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<p></p> I did a training camp last ye…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2013-06-05:1198434:Comment:1432682013-06-05T17:06:54.683Zseth lincolnhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/sethlincoln
<p>I did a training camp last year and it was good, my only complaint was that the teacher assumed everyone was fast/competitive. I asked for advice on racing the Gloucester course as it was my 'one big race' for the year, and her advice was to 'get the holeshot'. Well, even if I quit my job and did nothing but practice cross for a year, my chances of 'getting the holeshot' are basically nonexistent. Know your audience, I guess. If you have to, split the newbs/people who haven't raced before…</p>
<p>I did a training camp last year and it was good, my only complaint was that the teacher assumed everyone was fast/competitive. I asked for advice on racing the Gloucester course as it was my 'one big race' for the year, and her advice was to 'get the holeshot'. Well, even if I quit my job and did nothing but practice cross for a year, my chances of 'getting the holeshot' are basically nonexistent. Know your audience, I guess. If you have to, split the newbs/people who haven't raced before into a separate group. The advice that I can put to use doesn't necessarily apply to a cat3 who's looking for an early season refresher.</p> I have never attended a CX ca…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2013-06-05:1198434:Comment:1431972013-06-05T17:01:41.261ZJTOhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JTO
<p>I have never attended a CX camp (though I probably should). However, given my experiences in my rookie year, here's my take:</p>
<ul>
<li>Day Sessions:<ul>
<li>Mounts / dismounts. From both the left and right sides of the bike (learned this one the hard way. At least the mob was entertained).</li>
<li>Obstacle avoidance. Lots of riders hit things they shouldn't.</li>
<li>How and when to bunny-hop. And when not to even try.</li>
<li>Barrier management.</li>
<li>Handling off-camber…</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p>I have never attended a CX camp (though I probably should). However, given my experiences in my rookie year, here's my take:</p>
<ul>
<li>Day Sessions:<ul>
<li>Mounts / dismounts. From both the left and right sides of the bike (learned this one the hard way. At least the mob was entertained).</li>
<li>Obstacle avoidance. Lots of riders hit things they shouldn't.</li>
<li>How and when to bunny-hop. And when not to even try.</li>
<li>Barrier management.</li>
<li>Handling off-camber turns.</li>
<li>Riding sand vs. mud vs. wet grass.</li>
<li>Dealing with maladies. Broken RD hanger, mud build-up, sandy cleats/pedals, etc.</li>
<li>Lots of riding!</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Evening Sessions:<ul>
<li>Intro to Heckling. How to heckle and be heckled, a labor of love.</li>
<li>Advanced Heckling. Personalizing your heckles and the reverse-heckle.</li>
<li>Nutrition Management. Beer is okay, Malort is not. How much bacon should one eat at max. HR?</li>
<li>Wheelies and Endos. Because they're awesome.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>