Follow up - Thurs Sept 23 Practice

Believe it or not I think we had almost 20 boys and one woman (you rock, Jen) show up last night in the sprinkles. A great group of folks - all various levels paid to mock-race in the rain on a challenging course. My gps map from last night in the photo.

The course included two PVC barriers, two log barriers with a hard left turn between them, several down and up's, some low and flying branches, lots of twisty bits in and around trees/bushes, a few really gushy grass sections (filled up with water as our practice progressed) and a short bit of pavement. We had I think two bee stings, one small bruise, one pulled calf muscle, course cutting by JH, and lots of drooling in the rain by everyone.
Thanks to Jon and Mason and anyone else that helped setup. Everyone that showed up to race stayed to help tear down. Kudos.
Thanks to Team Awesome for paying out the cash (making the 'fancy flyer') for the USA Cycling permits and getting this new practice location together.

We still need more volunteers to help set up. Please let Jon know if you can lend a hand before the practices.

C-Bus Cross Practice Video - 09/10/2009

Here's a long video (12 min) of practice. Sorry for the length, still trying to learn the editing part and ensure I get everyone riding/racing. Hopefully the music is entertaining enough for everyone, if not you can always hit the mute button :) I need to bring a taller tripod for the video camera. I slowed down some of the "A" and "B" riders to show how different everyone takes those turns. >Note where some are looking and where others are looking, check out the body position, most are sitting down. Is everyone pedaling? What are they doing to get through there faster? Also look at those getting back on their bikes after the barrier's. Who's fast? Why?
enjoy,
Farm

first practice @Kenny Park

Thanks all for a huge turnout. Nearly 40 riders. I talked to many new folks, so the word is getting out. Lotsa help from the Jeni's crew, and others. Thx!! Loads of valuable info doled out, too, so I'm expecting results at the first race. Keep yer eyes peeled to these pages for the final call, but I believe we are going to try to have the 9/3 race at at Kenny Park. Might be a shorter course than previously, but riders make the race, right? Be sure an arrive early for a warm-up, and sign up for the chance to win a gratis race entry.

JMS

I am no video editor...but I just got my camera and thought this might be a good way each week to see the practices, turnout and how they flow. Hopefully, I'll be able to get some cool video and catch everyone doing something right :) Props to all that showed. Bring a friend next practice. Show up early for set up or stay late to help tear down if you can.
Farm