Ron and Dorothy Strasser
Kenji and other instructors...
I think this instruction session was very positive. I know how insecure I
was when I went to my first cyclocross race. I only had a vague idea of what
to expect. Unless you know someone who has given you some prior knowledge
about racing, you don't know squat. The instruction you provided, plus
making the new riders feel welcome is HUGE! Even though I do not race on
the road, I personally thank you for doing this workshop. New OBRA members
and energy will be the result.
ron
----- Original Message -----
From: "T. Kenji Sugahara"
To:
Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 11:43 AM
Subject: [OBRA Chat] Clinic thanks
>A big thank you to Chris Swan, Brian Forbes, Steve Yenne, Omer Kem,
> Alpenrose Dairy and Pringle Creek Development for their help with the
> clinics on Sunday.
>
> With perfect weather in the valley, the training down in Salem was a
> big success. 15 riders showed up, ready to ride and learn. It was a
> great mix of riders from new to those with some experience racing.
>
> We ran through a lot of drills that included:
>
> straight line riding
> bike handling/bike awareness
> hydrating
> looking around without veering
> cornering
>
> We even had the group ride around a crit type course which got the
> students comfortable riding next to other people around corners.
>
> Next, the group rode on the Fairview Circuit race course where they
> were taught how to paceline, how to get out of the saddle without
> dropping back on hills and other great group riding skills. After
> coming back, they were taught a more advanced skill of how to grab
> bottles in a feedzone.
>
> To cap off the day, the riders learned how it feels to be bumped and
> to rub wheels. While they were instructed to avoid those situations,
> they learned how not to panic if it happens.
>
> It was great having such experienced riders as Steve and Omer as they
> were able to provide great feedback to students. The Pringle Creek
> development was also the perfect location. Thanks to all who showed
> up!
>
> As a side note... to help out those new to racing we are starting to
> highlight beginner friendly races on the OBRA site. I will also try
> to work with people in various regions to try to get more rider
> clinics on a more regular basis.
>
> k-
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