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I suggest everyone give track racing a try.
You don't have a choice about racing in the drops but it's also a heck of a lot of fun.
And you will understand why racing in the drops is more advantageous all previous points considered.
Joseph Boquiren
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From: "john"
To: "Darren Smith"
Cc: obra@list.obra.org
Sent: Tuesday, June 9, 2009 11:49:31 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Tip for PIR Novice Men Part 2
"In drops and bent elbows" is way too specific. So yes Darren you fine.
Look, the main goal is prevent crashes. Relaxed upper body, not pushing too big of gear ( tendency to swerve, especially when starting out racing... ). are all ways to help keep smooth, be predictible, hold a line, and yet be flexible to possible swerving, without amplifying to those behind you, etc. but end goal is still the goal.
my advice:
-work on spin, fast cadence.
-stretch hamstrings. (so you can comfortably maintain an aero position.)
On Tue, Jun 9, 2009 at 11:06 AM, Darren Smith < drdsmith@hotmail.com > wrote:
I didnt race last night but I did last week and someone (I assume one of the mentor's) was riding through the pack telling people, including me, to get in the drops and to loosen my arms. I was on the hoods with my elbows bent substantiallyand I felt a lot more confident in my abilities in that position than when I moved to the drops. I was not uncomfortable in the drops but I felt that my control was diminished.
Having said that, isnt it personal preference as to how you ride in a group meaning where that person feels the most confident in handling their bike? I understand the need for arms to be a little bent and loose but if you can do that on the hoods or in the drops, what difference does it make?
Im a rookie to road racing but not to riding in a group so this is for my own curiosity more than anything.
Darren Smith
Darren A Smith, DC, DACBSP
Diplomate American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
Lacamas Chiropractic & Sports Medicine
2930 NW Ivy Lane
Camas WA 98607
(360) 635-2525
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