tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29032574475359862392024-03-14T05:50:21.248-04:00Columbus Cyclocross PracticeDead since 2014Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger121125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903257447535986239.post-4804767375378884252013-10-28T11:34:00.001-04:002013-10-28T11:40:50.529-04:00Tuesday October 29, 2013 - Last DITCH Cross of 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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This was October 22 course. Quite fun actually, fast and more open and we stuck to the North side of the ditch and camel hump near 315.<br />
A small but quality turn out. We got a good 45-50 minutes of "racing" in....<br />
Super thank you to Aidan S. for stepping up to put practice together on Oct 22.<br />
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This week -<br />
Tomorrow -<br />
Tuesday October 29th, 2013 will be the last organized practice of 2013. <br />
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Special <u><b>Thank YOU</b></u> goes out to Noah H for all his effort and time and investment this year in making these practices happen. He's been the staple in making these practices happen and traveling to practices with the flags and barriers nearly every week since August.<br />
<i>Please take a few minutes to thank him tomorrow at practice.</i><br />
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Come out and help set up around 5:00 p.m. so we can get to racing as close to 5:30.<br />
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Cincy UCI3 is this weekend.<br />
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Also get registered for The Smith Farms - CapCityCross race right now! Team Jeni's! <br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Nov 1 – <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.usacycling.org/events/flyer.php?permit=2013-3606" target="_blank">Cincy3 Cyclo-Stampede – (Northern Kentucky)</a> – <a href="https://www.bikereg.com/Net/cincycx" target="_blank"><b>REGISTER</b></a></span></span></li>
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Nov 2 – <a href="https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2013-3756" target="_blank">Cincy3 Lionheart International –</a> <a href="https://www.bikereg.com/Net/cincycx" target="_blank"><b>REGISTER</b></a></span></span></li>
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Nov 3 – OCXCup – <a href="https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2013-3719" target="_blank">Cincy3 Harbin Park International</a> – <a href="https://www.bikereg.com/Net/cincycx" target="_blank"><b>REGISTER</b></a></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Nov 9 – (non-Ohio, OVCX) – Derby City UCI – Louisville, KY</span>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><u>Nov 10</u></span> – <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/USACFlyers/FL_2013-3109.pdf" target="_blank"> Cap City Cross #6 @Smith Farms P/B Team Jeni’s</a></span></span></b></li>
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See you tomorrow.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903257447535986239.post-92221712454808032442013-10-15T10:17:00.003-04:002013-10-15T10:17:57.823-04:00TEWSDay-October 15, 2013 - DitchCross - No Costume NeededDitch Cross is happening today.<br />
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Here's the dealeo.<br />
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They (who are 'they' really?) are working on putting in some sort of power lines in the ground right along the grass 'entrance' from FredTaylor Dr. There is a fence and some power equipment right along the road which will require everyone to either ride down the gravel road and around the lake, or ride in from the North side of the soccer fields.<br />
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No biggie, you need the exercise. Ride around. <br />
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<li>Let's try to meet at the Ditch at 5:00 for setup. </li>
<li>You stay till the end of practice for clean up. </li>
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Daylight is leaving us quickly - it's now dark about 7:00 p.m.<br />
Bring <span style="background-color: #bf9000;"><span style="color: white;">lights</span></span> for your ride home peoples.<br />
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No helmet, no practice. We like your brain.<br />
Newbies and beginners welcome, make yo-self known -> we'll help.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Good to see many of you at CapCityCross Big Run and Team SixOneFour - Lobdell CX races</span> </div>
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<u><b>Upcoming Cyclocross Races</b></u> - <span style="color: #38761d;"><u><b>Green</b></u></span> are CBUS / NEOCX (Cleveland)</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Oct 20 – <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2013-3331" target="_blank">OVCX – John Bryan – Biowheels Racing</a> – <a href="http://www.bikereg.com/zipp-ovcx-5-at-john-bryan-state-park0" target="_blank"><strong>REGISTER</strong></a></span></span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;"><u>Oct 26 – </u></span></b><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;"><u><a href="https://www.usacycling.org/events/flyer.php?permit=2013-3606" target="_blank">OCXCup – NEOCX / Cap City Cross – Paradise Garage & ODU</a> – <a href="https://www.bikereg.com/Net/cap-city-cross-infirmary-mound" target="_blank">REGISTER</a><br />
Oct 27 – <a href="https://www.usacycling.org/events/flyer.php?permit=2013-3606" target="_blank">NEOCX / Cap City Cross – Paradise Garage & ODU</a> – <a href="https://www.bikereg.com/Net/cap-city-cross-infirmary-mound" target="_blank">REGISTER</a></u></span></b><br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">Oct 27 – (non-Ohio, OVCX) – Eva Bandman-Louisville, KY</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Nov 1 – <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.usacycling.org/events/flyer.php?permit=2013-3606" target="_blank">Cincy3 Cyclo-Stampede – Darkhorse (Northern Kentucky)</a> – <a href="https://www.bikereg.com/Net/cincycx" target="_blank"><strong>REGISTER</strong></a><br />
Nov 2 – <a href="https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2013-3756" target="_blank">Cincy3 Lionheart International – Team Hungry!, ZWS, 7 Hills</a> – <a href="https://www.bikereg.com/Net/cincycx" target="_blank"><strong>REGISTER</strong></a><br />
Nov 3 – OCXCup – <a href="https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2013-3719" target="_blank">Cincy3 Harbin Park International – Biowheels Racing</a> – <a href="https://www.bikereg.com/Net/cincycx" target="_blank"><strong>REGISTER</strong></a></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Nov 9 – (non-Ohio, OVCX) – Derby City UCI – Louisville, KY</span>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><u>Nov 10</u></span> – <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/USACFlyers/FL_2013-3109.pdf" target="_blank"> Cap City Cross #6 @Smith Farms P/B Team Jeni’s</a></span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Nov 10 – (non-Ohio, OVCX) – Derby City UCI – Louisville, KY</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b><u>Nov 16 – Cap City Cross – COMBO Race Team</u></b></span></span>
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><u><span style="color: #38761d;">Nov 23 – OCXCup – Rock & Roll Cross – Ohio CX State Champs – NEOCX<br />
Nov 24 – OCXCup – Rock & Roll Cross – Ohio CX State Champs – NEOCX</span></u></b><br /> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Nov 24 – (non-Ohio OVCX) – Major Taylor Velodrome – Indianapolis, IN</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><u><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Nov 30 – </b></span></u><span style="color: black;"><u><span style="color: #38761d;"><b><a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/USACFlyers/FL_2013-3530.pdf" target="_blank">PostGiving CX – Darree Fields – Cap City Cycling</a></b></span></u><br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">Dec 1 – (non-Ohio OVCX) – Promotion Cross – Lexington, KY</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><u><b>Dec 7 – Cap City Cross – Paradise Garage</b></u></span></span> <br />
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</b></u></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><u><b>Dec 14 – NEOCX – Velodrome Urban Cross / Season Finale<br />
Dec 15 – Cap City Cross – Backroom Roasters</b></u></span><br /> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Dec 15 – (non-Ohio, OVCX) – OVCX Finale – Brookside Cross Cup – Indianapolis, IN<br />
Dec 15 – (non-Ohio, Midwest) – Midwest CX Regionals – Chicago, IL</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903257447535986239.post-35615772409367917812013-10-01T15:56:00.001-04:002013-10-01T15:56:39.859-04:00October 1, 2013 - We are Doing this. Show up. Race Your bikeIt's on as usual tonight.<br />
Come early to help set up.<br />
about 5:15.<br />
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we need to get mock races started at or before 6 p.m. if possible.<br />
Helmet required.<br />
Bring your happy face.<br />
Bring a friend. <br />
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This was Tuesday Sept 24th Course.<br />
Long and painful, but fun.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903257447535986239.post-74239033776028853902013-09-17T23:54:00.001-04:002013-09-17T23:54:09.211-04:00Follow up to Sept 17 and Help needed for Tuesday, September 24, 2013Tonights course - was long -<br />
We received some good feedback about the layout tonight. Thanks for saying thanks. <br />
Noah - our faithful leader, said we ended up with about 3/4 of a mile and average single-lap time was about 3 minutes or so. <br />
We had about 50 turnout tonight. We kinda need to make sure to start racing at 6 or before soon. Sunset is closing in on us.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tuesday - Sept 17th Course map</td></tr>
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<b>Tuesday - Sept 24th - </b><br />
we go for a world record longest course ever at Tuesday night practices.<br />
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We need your help to make it happen.<br />
AT least four-groups of a few people with some red and yellow flags in hand to hit each 'corner' of the ditch. Noah - will try to arrive at 5:15 with the bag of goodies, unless someone can volunteer to get the stuff from him and arrive at 5:00 to get a head start.<br />
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We might have to ride around the soccer fields as long as it won't interrupt anything over there. We'll use more of the other camel hump and add in some long sweeping turns in the flat part of the ditch add in more sweeping circle-ish turns. It should help add in distance and time. <br />
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<i><u>We're also running low on <span style="color: red;"><b>red</b></span> and <span style="color: #bf9000;"><b>yellow flags</b></span> if anyone would like to donate some to our cause? Would also still be cool if someone would build some <span style="color: #073763;"><b>wooden</b></span> barriers?</u></i> Anyone have a video camera who can come out and shoot some video? for our little blog here?<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><u>Newbie's and beginners</u> - make yourself known if you need help with skills and drills. We love to teach - if you love to learn. </span><br />
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Please publicly Thank Noah for bringing the bag of stuff every week - and setting up the course and what not - you know - he's not getting paid. <br />
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Last >>>> - please if you aren't there to set up the course, at least take the initiative to help tear down. We do have an electric cattle prod.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903257447535986239.post-27357619993472756682013-09-17T10:22:00.002-04:002013-09-17T10:22:55.765-04:00Tuesday, September 17, 2013 - Ditch Cross goes longTonight we go long. <br />
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Laps should be about 8 to 10 minutes.<br />
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We'll be riding across some bridges and using parts of the Ditch you haven't seen before.<br />
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<b>We'll need some help to get this accomplished quickly tonight.</b><br />
Show up at 5:15 p.m. if you can to assist putting flags in the ground and assembling barriers.<br />
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Racing starts at 6:00 p.m.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is some fuzzy GPS tracks from last week.</td></tr>
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Beginners welcome - Make yourselves known. We can help get you started.<br />
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<b>Homework</b><br />
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<li>Bring a friend, bring someone new to DitchCross!</li>
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<li>Make sure they bring a bike and a helmet.</li>
<li>No helmet - NO practice </li>
<li>Bring your smiles, great attitudes and willingness to learn.</li>
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<li> Watch Video - great on the bike camera - example of a regional cross race. </li>
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/kuXMQS50vfM?rel=0" width="420"></iframe>
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<b>Coaching Stuff - </b><br />
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<li>Video; Study how and where people are using their brakes (when they shouldn't be), watch the sand pit section (see how many struggle and go so slow?), watch the sections in the video where the riders are going down slightly - see how many are NOT pedaling and are <u>not</u> passing? You go downhill, you pedal, you go around a tree, you pedal if you can. You have an opportunity to pass, go and pass ---- never settle for sitting on a wheel --- Race your crossbike. You ride around a sweeping turn, find a way to pedal. Pedal in, pedal out. Shift before the turn, plan before any hills to shift before the bottom(to avoid shifting under heavy load), brake and adjust your speed before the turn. How about those turns in the video? Are the riders taking the BEST line and fastest line through each turn (or are they mindlessly following wheels?). How would you have ridding sections different if you were wearing that camera? Are people looking around the turns with their head and eyes as they approach each turn? </li>
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<li>Never ever stop pedaling your crossbike.</li>
<li>Never stop thinking, improving while you are racing. </li>
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See you at DITCH Cross - <br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903257447535986239.post-11316395522375049012013-09-10T11:59:00.001-04:002013-09-10T11:59:14.782-04:00Tuesday Sept 10, 2013 - DitchCross - Africa Hot in SeptemberBig turn out of over 50 last week.<br />
Course got longer and wider.<br />
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<b>Tonight</b> - Same place, same grass, more Heat. <br />
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<li>skills n' drills for a short time. </li>
<li>Mock racing. (Lots of it)</li>
<li>Longer course</li>
<li>No jerks</li>
<li>You knock over the PVC barriers- you shall stop and put them back up. </li>
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<b><i><br />Coach Tip</i></b> - Check your chain Length. If your chain is bouncing around at practice, or bouncing off, it might need some links removed. DitchCross grass is quite smooth, which may not be the case for other race courses you will see. </div>
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The tighter your chain is, or more tension there is from your rear derail, the less likely you will bounce your chain off your front rings. There are also front chain ring guides or front chain ring guards you can purchase. Or new rear <span class="st">derailleur</span> options with a 'clutch' or 'ratchet' system <span class="st">to eliminate derailleur bounce and chain slap without sacrificing shifting precision. If you shorten your chain, make sure it works with <u>all</u> the cassettes you will be utilizing for the entire season. </span><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<b><i><br /></i></b></div>
If you are NEW or a Beginner please let someone know....we can help with some focused skill training/coaching. <br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<b><i><br /></i></b><br />
<i> Daylight is getting shorter - <a href="http://www.sunrisesunset.com/calendar.asp?comb_city_info=Columbus%252C%2520Ohio%252C%2520USA;82.9874;39.9889;-5;1&month=9&year=2013&want_mphase=1&want_info=1&back=Search" target="_blank">Sunset is about 7:50 PM</a>. </i><br />
<i>Bring front and rear lights for your ride home. </i><br />
>>>>> It's going to be Africa hot tonight - bring lots to drink. <br />
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Show up about 5:15 or so - to help set up flags for the course. Stick around to tear down flags and help put things away. <br />
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: A few Pics from Tuesday September 3 Practice :</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903257447535986239.post-4544542478384123082013-08-27T12:10:00.002-04:002013-08-27T12:10:20.641-04:00Tuesday, August 27, 2013 - Skills n' Drillz - Longer Course:: <b>Cbus Cyclocross Peoples</b> :: <br />
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First - <u><i>thank you</i></u> everyone for your attention and listening skills and interactivity last week. It was quite impressive and exciting. More of the same tonight please and thank you. These are community practices it takes more than one to make them great. <br />
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The rain moved away, I think we will escape it tonight.<br />
It appears we need more than 30 minutes to set up the practice area.<br />
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If you can show up ready to put some flags in the ground around 5:15 and assist, we can try to be ready by 6 to start skills.<br />
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Beginners, we welcome you and your bike. Make yourself known - we can help. <br />
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<b>Tonight</b> -<br />
<ul>
<li>Bumping Drills</li>
<li>Figure 8 of Death</li>
<li>Carrying your bike</li>
<li>Barrier break down practice</li>
<li>Race Starts</li>
<li>Discuss - tire pressure, gearing, shifting, picking lines.</li>
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>>> <b>Mock racing</b> <<<<ul><ul>
<li>Beginners, Intermediate and Experts</li>
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Just a reminder, the courses are going to get longer each week. Bring plenty of water or drink to hydrate yourself, it's going to be hot and humid tonight. Bring food to eat and a pump or some way to put air in your tires. Don't forget lights for your ride home. <br />
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<i><u>Request</u> #1 - we need some real wooden barriers for practice. If anyone is interested in building some, we can find a place to store them nearby. They can be from 12" to 16" - more of the 12" might be better for practices. They need to be portable, light in weight, not dangerous and have the ability to be pushed into the ground. Paint and decoration optional. </i><br />
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<i><u>Request</u> #2 - Several of us, started a 'bridge' over the creek near the rear of the property. We need some help finishing this and making it as safe as possible and ridable. We will use this to gain access to a huge camel-hump hill and more grass. Chicken wire? more wood? smooth transition on and off both sides, both ways. Please and thank you.</i><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903257447535986239.post-81395657743773194132013-08-20T11:39:00.001-04:002013-08-20T11:42:00.212-04:00Tuesday August 20, 2013 - Cross Practice - Let's do thisGirls and Boys of all ages.<br />
The time is here again to bust out your cross bike or mountain bike and learn the art of CX.<br />
We'll be at the ditch tonight setting up around 5:30 PM. Come help if you wish.<br />
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Skills and Drills start at 6:00 PM<br />
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Bring a smile, listening skills and interest in learning.<br />
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Racing season is just around the corner. Are you ready? Are your skills? <br />
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- Cross is Boss -<br />
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Better<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903257447535986239.post-33787430385492113812013-08-16T17:11:00.001-04:002013-08-16T17:11:50.596-04:00Week 1-2013 - Ditch Cross - Photos<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Photos from Week 1 of Ditch Cross.<br />
Total in attendance 40-50<br />
We can do better than that.<br />
Thank you Kim for the photos.<br />
Looking forward to more people out this coming<br />
Tuesday - Aug 20 >>> 6pm till 8 or so<br />
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<li>Skills N' Drills </li>
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<li>Use these practices to break down the skills. Learn each part of the process, create good habits, learn to drive your bike properly. </li>
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<li>Mock Racin'</li>
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<li>It's not about going super fast quite yet everyone. Work on the skills you are learning, fine tune them, plenty of time to go fast this cross season. </li>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903257447535986239.post-42247989952688890982013-08-06T16:58:00.001-04:002013-08-06T17:01:57.851-04:002013 Ditch CrossYes,<br />
it's happening again.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>BLTDC - B</b>etter<b> L</b>ife<b> T</b>hrough<b> D</b>itch<b> C</b>ross </span></div>
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<b>Start Date</b>: Tuesday August 13, 2013.</div>
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<b>Start Times</b>: 6:00 PM</div>
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<b>Location:</b> The Ditch <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">(center of photo below)</span></i></div>
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Tuesday Nights for as long as we have enough daylight or the weather holds out into late October.<br />
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If you wish to volunteer to help set-up flags and barriers, show up at the Ditch around 5:30 or so.<br />
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We will always appreciate help placing flags in the ground and picking up flags, putting barriers away and cleaning up at the end of each practice.<br />
It would be cool if anyone had time to make a safe ridable bridge over the creek in the back (near 315), it would open up another hill and more grass.<br />
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<b>Practice Requirements for 2013:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Cyclocross bike (or mountain bike)</li>
<li>Helmet (no helmet = NO practice)</li>
<li>PMA - Positive Mental Attitude</li>
<li>Willingness to listen, learn and have an open mind.</li>
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<b>Weather</b><br />
Weather will always be a factor. We will try to update this blog in case weather is looking ugly. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><u>Practice will be canceled</u> in the event of heavy rain to preserve the integrity of the Ditch. Always come back to this blog if you are wondering.</span></span></span><b> </b><br />
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<b><i>Is your cyclocross bike ready yet</i>?</b></div>
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Pretty much every bicycle shop in town
should be able to get you what you need and get you ready for cross
practices. Don't wait to order or buy parts or bikes, do it Now. Parts
and bikes go fast and they are selling earlier and earlier. Again, hit
up the local bikeshops and start buying now.</div>
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<b>Outline for Ditch Cross Practices</b> <br />
<u>Beginners are welcome</u> - please make yourself known if you are a beginner and need some additional assistance throughout the season and at any of the practices.<br />
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<i><b>Weeks 1 & 2</b></i> - Skills - we'll break down some of the parts of cross with some repeat skills & drills.<br />
Including: <br />
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<li>Bumping drills</li>
<li>Race Starts</li>
<li><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Cornering</span></li>
<li><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Dismounting</span></li>
<li><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Portaging/Shouldering</span></li>
<li><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Remounting</span></li>
<li><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Run-Ups</span></li>
<li><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Off-Camber Riding </span></li>
<li>Barriers</li>
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<i><b>Weeks 3 & 4</b></i> - Skills & Drills fine tuning. Short courses.<br />
<i><b>Weeks 5 & 6</b></i> - Skills & Drills as needed.<br />
Adding Mid-length & longer length Courses<br />
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Each week, will consist of a warmup with some skills work and then a series of mock
mini-races. All abilities (or no
ability!) are encouraged to attend. Even if you can’t attend the
we’ll help where we can to get you up to speed. All riding stays in the ditch, so there’s no worry about getting lost or left
out on the road! Grass is way softer than pavement. In years past we’ve had all levels from new juniors to
elites - from 15 to 75 people show up. <br />
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<b>Practice Races</b><br />
After some skills n' drills - we'll start adding some courses in (<span style="color: red;"><b>Red</b> flags on right</span>, <span style="background-color: black;"><b><span style="color: #f1c232;">Yellow on left</span></b></span>) so everyone can start putting their skills n' drills to use.<br />
We'll line up at a start-line in groups, related to skill level for X number of laps.<br />
As the season progresses, the courses will become more difficult and longer.<br />
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<i><b>What Other Stuff Should I Bring to Practices</b></i>?<br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Frame Pump or C02 Air</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Spare Tube / tire levers / multi-tool</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Lights for your ride home (as darkness approaches earlier and earlier)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Water Bottles or whatever you like to drink (Johan not present for hand-ups)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Food for you to eat to make you go faster</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Working Bicycle - (fix it before you come to practice please) </span></li>
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See you on the 13th!! Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903257447535986239.post-89418941152559015042013-07-23T15:18:00.000-04:002013-07-23T15:18:27.347-04:002013 Cyclocross Races and Resources<h2 class="posts_title">
2013 Ohio - Cyclocross Schedule and Local Series Info</h2>
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<b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">CapCityCross</span> </b>- <a href="http://www.capcitycross.com/" target="_blank">Website ->> Central Ohio Cross Series</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/107189109698/" target="_blank"><b>Columbus Cyclocross Group on FB</b> - Home to anything Cross in The 'bus.</a></div>
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<b><span style="color: #38761d;">NEOCX</span></b> - <a href="http://neocx.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Website ->> Cleveland Cross Series</a></div>
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<b>OVCX</b> - <a href="http://www.ovcx.com/" target="_blank">Website ->> Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana Cross Series</a></div>
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Aug 14 – <span style="color: black;">Kings CX TT Week 1 – Cincinnati Cyclocross – <a href="http://joinarace.com/event/details/cxtt"><strong>REGISTER</strong></a></span><br />
Aug 21 – <span style="color: black;">Kings CX TT Week 2 – Cincinnati Cyclocross – <a href="http://joinarace.com/event/details/cxtt" target="_blank"><strong>REGISTER</strong></a></span><br />
Aug 24 – <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/USACFlyers/FL_2013-2805.pdf" target="_BLANK">Mayhew and Antonneau CX Clinic – Cincinnati</a> – <a href="http://joinarace.com/event/details/2013-cincinnati-cyclocross-clinic" target="_blank"><strong>REGISTER</strong></a></span><br />
Aug 28 – <span style="color: black;">Kings CX TT Week 3 – Cincinnati Cyclocross – <a href="http://joinarace.com/event/details/cxtt" target="_blank"><strong>REGISTER</strong></a></span><br />
Sep 4 – <span style="color: black;">Kings CX TT Week 4 – Cincinnati Cyclocross – <a href="http://joinarace.com/event/details/cxtt" target="_blank"><strong>REGISTER</strong></a></span><br />
Sep 7 – <span style="color: black;">Lionheart CX – Lionhearts Junior Racing – <a href="https://www.usacycling.org/register/2013-1514" target="_blank"><strong>REGISTER</strong></a><br />
Sep 8</span><br />
Sep 11 – <span style="color: black;">Kings CX TT Week 5 – Cincinnati Cyclocross – <a href="http://joinarace.com/event/details/cxtt" target="_blank"><strong>REGISTER</strong></a></span><br />
Sep 14<br />
Sep 15 – (non-Ohio, OVCX) – BloomingCross – Bloomington, Indiana<br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">Sep 15 – NEOCX – Metro Parks / Cleveland Bikes</span><br />
Sep 18 – <span style="color: black;">Kings CX TT Week 6 – Cincinnati Cyclocross – <a href="http://joinarace.com/event/details/cxtt" target="_blank"><strong>REGISTER</strong></a></span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Sep 21 – OCXCup – Cap City Cross – Team SixOneFour.com</b></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">Sep 22 – NEOCX – Brooklyn Park – Snakebite Racing</span><br />
Sep 28 – (non-Ohio, OVCX) – St. Mary’s-Indianapolis, IN<br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">Sep 28 – NEOCX – North Coast Grand Prix – CX Stage Race – WAS Labs<br />
Sep 29 – OCXCup – NEOCX – North Coast Grand Prix – CX Stage Race – WAS Labs</span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Oct 5 – Cap City Cross – Team Jeni’s</b></span><br />
Oct 6 – OCXCup – OVCX – Gun Club Cross<br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Oct 12 – Cap City Cross – Team SixOneFour.com</b></span><br />
Oct 13 – NEOCX – Todd Field – Bicycle Hub<br />
Oct 13 – OCXCup – OVCX – Caesar’s Ford – Team Dayton<br />
Oct 19 – NEOCX – ORADC – Soupcan<br />
Oct 20 – OVCX – John Bryan – Biowheels Racing<br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Oct 26 – OCXCup – NEOCX / Cap City Cross – Paradise Garage & ODU</b></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">Oct 27 – NEOCX / Cap City Cross – Paradise Garage & ODU</span><br />
Oct 27 – (non-Ohio, OVCX) – Eva Bandman-Louisville, KY<br />
Nov 1 – Cincy3 Cyclo-Stampede – Darkhorse (Northern Kentucky)<br />
Nov 2 – Cincy3 Lionheart International – ZWS & 7 Hills Racing<br />
Nov 3 – OCXCup – Cincy3 Harbin Park International – Biowheels Racing<br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">Nov 9 – NEOCX – Blue Sky</span><br />
Nov 9 – (non-Ohio, OVCX) – Derby City UCI – Louisville, KY<br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Nov 10 – Cap City Cross – Big Run (Fun) – Cap City</b></span><br />
Nov 10 – (non-Ohio, OVCX) – Derby City UCI – Louisville, KY<br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Nov 16 – Cap City Cross – COMBO Race Team</b></span><br />
Nov 17<br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">Nov 23 – OCXCup – Rock & Roll Cross – Ohio CX State Champs – NEOCX<br />
Nov 24 – OCXCup – Rock & Roll Cross – Ohio CX State Champs – NEOCX</span><br />
Nov 24 – (non-Ohio OVCX) – Major Taylor Velodrome – Indianapolis, IN<br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Nov 30 – PostGiving CX – Darree Fields – Cap City Cycling</b></span><br />
Dec 1 – (non-Ohio OVCX) – Promotion Cross – Lexington, KY<br />
Dec 7<br />
Dec 8<br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">Dec 14 – NEOCX – Velodrome Urban Cross / Season Finale</span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Dec 15 – Cap City Cross – Backroom Roasters</b></span><br />
Dec 15 – (non-Ohio, OVCX) – OVCX Finale – Brookside Cross Cup – Indianapolis, IN<br />
Dec 15 – (non-Ohio, Midwest) – Midwest CX Regionals – Chicago, IL<br />
Dec 21<br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Dec 22 – Cap City Cross – Paradise Garage</b></span><br />
Dec 28<br />
Dec 29<br />
Jan 4<br />
Jan 5Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903257447535986239.post-40727304178557549672012-10-30T15:42:00.002-04:002012-10-30T15:43:17.175-04:00Drawing an Early End to the Practice SeasonI'm afraid we're calling off practice tonight., which brings an end to the Tuesday evening bitchn ditchn sessions. With the wet ground and pending weather, we're not wanting to tear up the grounds that we have been granted permission to use. Thank you to OSU for having us.<br />
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And thank you to everyone who set-up the courses and took them down. To those who put on the drills, and everyone who helped newer crossers get the hang of things.<br />
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And of course, thanks to everyone who came out and took part in practice. We have a pretty damn cool community here in Columbus.<br />
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The season isn't over, hope to see you out there!<br />
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And if you have a little pocket change to help the millions effected by the hurricane, consider a donation:<br />
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http://www.redcross.org/hurricane-sandy?scode=RSG00000E017&subcode=brand_donations_paid&gclid=CMeZqdiOqbMCFa9xOgodIm8AmgUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903257447535986239.post-72849395162332606182012-10-10T12:41:00.001-04:002012-10-10T12:41:22.778-04:00Earlier Start / More Racing<b>Great to see the group out last night!</b> Thanks to everyone who showed up, set-up, and helped tear down. And thanks to Noah for taking the reigns.<br />
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Being that we're losing light, let's try to kick things off a little earlier. Let's start the racing at 5:45 to give us over an hour of racing, tear down at about 7.<br />
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We'd like to keep rolling for 2-3 more weeks, until the end of October. So try to get there on-time, so we can take advantage of the little light we have.<br />
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See you at the ditch!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903257447535986239.post-69614679978666878082012-09-04T09:38:00.001-04:002012-09-04T09:38:26.227-04:00Tuesday September 4, 2012Practice is on.<br />
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Christopher will be setting up around 4:30 and practice will start around 6ish.<br />
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Head over and help set up, stay late and help tear down.<br />
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Practice, as always, will be at the ditch.<br />
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See you there.<br />
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Cbus 'Cross practice people.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903257447535986239.post-42322813391859133252012-08-28T16:43:00.002-04:002012-08-28T16:43:26.424-04:00Tuesday 8/28/2012Practice is happening.<br />
Are you?<br />
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- Tonight -<br />
Cornering<br />
Turns<br />
Preparing for the turn<br />
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- mock racing<br />
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same place, you know. <br />
6:00 PM<br />
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be there with helmet on, ready to listen, learn and apply.<br />
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hang out after to help tear stuff down and clean up please.<br />
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Farm <br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903257447535986239.post-88875603053129971852012-08-22T12:07:00.002-04:002012-08-22T12:08:59.000-04:00Practice etiquette?I'm going to keep this short and simple;<br />
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Don't come to practice if you don't want to learn. If you want to socialize, go to the bar. If you want to get better at racing cyclocross, come to the ditch.<br />
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It is disrespectful to Mason, and everyone involved, to talk over and ignore him as he gives VALUABLE advice on technique and skills.<br />
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That is it.<br />
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See you next Tuesday.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903257447535986239.post-10823457821348432562012-08-21T07:58:00.002-04:002012-08-21T07:58:46.511-04:00Tuesday 8.21.2012 DitchcrossCross practice is on tonight starting around 6ish. Show up and help set up and stay late to help tear down. <div>
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More skills and drills with the possibility of a few mock races. </div>
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Come continue to GROW and LEARN with your friends in the ditch!</div>
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We'll be at the ditch off Fred Taylor Dr. behind Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium.</div>
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<a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&q=jesse+owens+memorial+stadium&fb=1&gl=us&hq=jesse+owens+memorial+stadium&hnear=0x883889c1b990de71:0xe43266f8cfb1b533,Columbus,+OH&cid=0,0,17788458359615085296&ei=m3czUNznFer30gHa9oDwDw&ved=0CI4BEPwSMAA">MAP!</a></div>
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See ya there!</div>
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Cross practice people</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903257447535986239.post-15610218451299028482012-08-13T10:56:00.000-04:002012-08-13T11:11:21.137-04:008.14.2012 Ditchcross PracticeHello everyone,<br />
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just a quick reminder that we will be over at the ditch for 'cross practice tomorrow night. Show up early and help set up, practice skills and help tear down. Thank Mason for being a creative, yet highly informative, instructor.<br />
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Hope everyone remembers what they learned last week and is ready to bring it back this week.<br />
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See you tomorrow.<br />
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Ditchcross is held on Fred Taylor Dr. across from Jesse Owens Stadium and starts around 6ish PM.<br />
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<a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&q=Jesse+Owens+stadium&fb=1&gl=us&hq=Jesse+Owens+stadium&hnear=0x883889c1b990de71:0xe43266f8cfb1b533,Columbus,+OH&cid=0,0,17788458359615085296&ei=JhUpUPWWMomN6QGO0oCIAg&ved=0CJQBEPwSMAA">MAP!</a><br />
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See everyone tomorrow!<br />
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Cbus 'Cross peopleUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903257447535986239.post-39212624791896713302012-08-01T09:38:00.001-04:002012-08-01T09:56:17.673-04:00Columbus 'Crossers unite! DitchCross is back - August 7, 2012It's August and that can only mean one thing. . .<br />
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Cyclocross season is nearly upon us.<br />
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With that, the 'cross practice crew will be bringing DitchCross back nice and early this year. . . but with a new format for the early practices.<br />
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Sure! Mock races are fun and going all out is a blast, but what about those skills!? Sure you've hit P2 a few times or slayed the chutes for an afternoon, but now is the time you really want to dust the cobwebs off those mediocre handling skills. Speed isn't ANYTHING if you can't control the bike.<br />
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For the first couple of weeks we will be focusing on skills. . . you know. . .turning, running, jumping, dismounting, remounting, passing, starting, stopping and all those good things that will help out when lining up against those fast guys and girls from "other" cities.<br />
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And sure, there could be a mock race. . . but don't plan on it just quite yet.<br />
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If you're unfamiliar with the location of DitchCross, all you'll need to know is that it is on West Campus off Fred Taylor Dr. in a drainage ditch.<br />
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<a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=Jesse+Owens+stadium&fb=1&gl=us&hq=Jesse+Owens+stadium&hnear=0x883889c1b990de71:0xe43266f8cfb1b533,Columbus,+OH&cid=0,0,17788458359615085296&ei=oy8ZULnPNMe90QH0mYDgAw&ved=0CJ0BEPwSMAA">HERE</a><br />
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We'll be setting up around 4:30 or 5 and starting practice at 6ish.<br />
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Somethings to remember -<br />
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<li>Helmets are mandatory - no helmet, no practice. If you need to borrow one, ask. </li>
<li>Ride within your limits - be smart and mindful of other riders.</li>
<li>Don't park in the OSU lots. This isn't an issue when school is on break, but once school is back in session, the OSU parking control will policing the lots.</li>
<li>If anything else comes up, I will update this post.</li>
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So we'll see you next Tuesday. (August 7, 2012)<br />
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-'Cross practice peopleUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903257447535986239.post-41149023296239553932011-11-02T15:57:00.003-04:002011-11-02T16:03:31.781-04:00ThanksThanks for coming out this year peoples. We had beautiful weather for every practice, I don't think we could have asked for much more. Hopefully everyone took something away from the practices. The season's not quite over yet, see everyone at Cap City, OVCX and NEOCX races!<div><br /></div><div>Also, thanks for coming early to set up and staying late to tear down. The help really made it easy for me to show up week after week. </div><div><br /></div><div>Keep an eye out for weekend and/or off season practices. We're clear to use the space whenever we want, so we can do stuff whenever if there's enough interest to set up a course or do some skills stuff instead.</div><div><br /></div><div>Good luck with the rest of your seasons, keep it jerk free.</div><div><br /></div><div>Spencer</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903257447535986239.post-73920407408458095902011-11-01T10:03:00.002-04:002011-11-01T10:19:31.806-04:00LAST DITCHCROSS 2011 - Tuesday November 1, 2011<div>Last ditchcross of the year. We've only got a little bit of sunlight left, but let's use as much as we've got. I'll be out there at 4:30 to set up. Be ready to go by 5:15-5:30.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?{google:searchFieldtrialParameter}{google:instantFieldTrialGroupParameter}sourceid=chrome&q=jesse+owens+stadium&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&sa=N&tab=wl">Map!</a></div><div><br /></div><div>See ya out there!</div><div><br /></div><div>Spencer</div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903257447535986239.post-51730705327533157572011-10-25T13:46:00.003-04:002011-10-25T13:46:51.504-04:00Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - Practice is HappeningPractice is happening tonight.<br />
Spencer will be there for setup, around 4:30-5:00 show up to help if you can.<br />
Kevin will take the gear after teardown.<br />
Stick around to help please to help as always.<br />
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Bring your:<br />
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<li>Helmets</li>
<li>Bike</li>
<li>spare tubes</li>
<li>multi tools</li>
<li>Lights</li>
<li>Fitness</li>
<li>Skill</li>
<li>Smile</li>
<li>Upgrades</li>
<li>A-Game, B-Game and C-Game</li>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903257447535986239.post-28766398532561528472011-10-18T10:24:00.004-04:002011-10-18T13:09:40.952-04:00DITCHCROSS IS ON FOR Tuesday Oct. 18, 2011It looks rainy. Practice will be ON. Come help set up. Ditchcross begins at 530.<br /><div><br /></div><div>Spencer</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903257447535986239.post-27491557958893527552011-10-13T17:01:00.000-04:002011-10-13T17:01:08.969-04:00October 13 - Skills Practice - Wyman WoodsSorry I didn’t post anything up….sooner<br />
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Informal Skills practice tonight at Wyman Woods.<br />
We’ll work on starts and some other skills.<br />
about an hour of your time ;<br />
6p to 7p<br />
bring lights - dark at 7 now.<br />
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FarmUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903257447535986239.post-23647789729829083242011-10-12T17:12:00.002-04:002011-10-12T17:12:51.552-04:00October 11, 2011, Practice Photos<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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