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For Hippy - Track Bikes
Hey Hippy
Have you been riding the track bike much yet? I've been fantasising about trying out track riding for a while now. What advice can you give about: - where to ride - does it cost anything (ie. fees for track use?) - whatever else I'd need to know Cheers -Nick |
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"NickZX6R" wrote in message
... Have you been riding the track bike much yet? Other than on my driveway, I've only been to the track once. I've been doing longer road rides to prep for ATBinaD and combined with the dodgy weather here, I've not gone to the track more I've been fantasising about trying out track riding for a while now. Sick puppy! ;-) What advice can you give about: - where to ride Well, if I had a different fork I might fit a front brake and take to the road but for now, with no brakes, I will stick to Blackburn CC's track. If you are in Melbourne, check out: http://www.blackburncycling.org.au/circuits/track.html - does it cost anything (ie. fees for track use?) I'm a Blackburn member so it doesn't cost me anything. That being said, at the moment there is no official training on so no one would stop you riding on the track (unless they started doing training perhaps?). Of course I didn't tell you this... - whatever else I'd need to know Hmm, I just bought a track bike and took it down to the track. There were two or three other guys there and they told me to jump on (you literally have to jump the fence). I made it clear I'd never done this before and they were helpful and explained I should get used to the whole track, i.e. ride down the bottom, up the top and transition from both. You should keep above the middle line so that others can do their fast efforts on the bottom of the track. I'll see if I can find some links for ya... http://www.fixedgearfever.com/faq.htm, has 5 or so links down the bottom of the page - very helpful! http://www.sheldonbrown.com/fixed/index.html Sheldon.. need I say more? ;-) http://www.velodrome.com/, I haven't explored this yet so don't know the content, but a few other sites mention it. http://www.63xc.com/gregg/101_2.htm, these guys ride fixies off-road! This is a direct link to their fixed gear tutorial page though which is useful for all fixie riders. http://www.cyclingforums.com/f29, CyclingForums track racing forum. !RANDOM=5925546 RoadBikeReview's Fixed Gear forum. I'm still a fixie virgin (kinda) but I'll help with what I can. hippy |
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"NickZX6R" wrote in message
... Have you been riding the track bike much yet? Other than on my driveway, I've only been to the track once. I've been doing longer road rides to prep for ATBinaD and combined with the dodgy weather here, I've not gone to the track more I've been fantasising about trying out track riding for a while now. Sick puppy! ;-) What advice can you give about: - where to ride Well, if I had a different fork I might fit a front brake and take to the road but for now, with no brakes, I will stick to Blackburn CC's track. If you are in Melbourne, check out: http://www.blackburncycling.org.au/circuits/track.html - does it cost anything (ie. fees for track use?) I'm a Blackburn member so it doesn't cost me anything. That being said, at the moment there is no official training on so no one would stop you riding on the track (unless they started doing training perhaps?). Of course I didn't tell you this... - whatever else I'd need to know Hmm, I just bought a track bike and took it down to the track. There were two or three other guys there and they told me to jump on (you literally have to jump the fence). I made it clear I'd never done this before and they were helpful and explained I should get used to the whole track, i.e. ride down the bottom, up the top and transition from both. You should keep above the middle line so that others can do their fast efforts on the bottom of the track. I'll see if I can find some links for ya... http://www.fixedgearfever.com/faq.htm, has 5 or so links down the bottom of the page - very helpful! http://www.sheldonbrown.com/fixed/index.html Sheldon.. need I say more? ;-) http://www.velodrome.com/, I haven't explored this yet so don't know the content, but a few other sites mention it. http://www.63xc.com/gregg/101_2.htm, these guys ride fixies off-road! This is a direct link to their fixed gear tutorial page though which is useful for all fixie riders. http://www.cyclingforums.com/f29, CyclingForums track racing forum. !RANDOM=5925546 RoadBikeReview's Fixed Gear forum. I'm still a fixie virgin (kinda) but I'll help with what I can. hippy |
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Nickzx6r wrote:
Hey Hippy Have you been riding the track bike much yet? I've been fantasising about trying out track riding for a while now. What advice can you give about: - where to ride - does it cost anything (ie. fees for track use?) - whatever else I'd need to know Cheers -Nick Seeings Hippy's never raced, I'll give you my two cents: In summer, most tracks are used by the club on most nights. Which means only club members are allowed on the track, and only on track bikes. (Fixies with no brakes). Trackies are pretty intolerant to bad riding, because the potential for stacks is huge, but most of us will endeavour to help new riders out, as long as people listen to you. If you're a smart arse you'll get hammered in every race until you quit. Track always hurts like hell, but it's fun when you're winning. Most people are under the misconception that trackies are all Sean Eadie/Gary Niewand style sprinters, but in actual fact you need to be pretty fit aerobically as well, as most club racing is pointscores, scratch races, motorpaces and handicaps. Oh, and if you think you're an OK sprinter, you'll find out pretty soon that you're not. -- -------------------------- Posted via cyclingforums.com http://www.cyclingforums.com |
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Nickzx6r wrote:
Hey Hippy Have you been riding the track bike much yet? I've been fantasising about trying out track riding for a while now. What advice can you give about: - where to ride - does it cost anything (ie. fees for track use?) - whatever else I'd need to know Cheers -Nick Seeings Hippy's never raced, I'll give you my two cents: In summer, most tracks are used by the club on most nights. Which means only club members are allowed on the track, and only on track bikes. (Fixies with no brakes). Trackies are pretty intolerant to bad riding, because the potential for stacks is huge, but most of us will endeavour to help new riders out, as long as people listen to you. If you're a smart arse you'll get hammered in every race until you quit. Track always hurts like hell, but it's fun when you're winning. Most people are under the misconception that trackies are all Sean Eadie/Gary Niewand style sprinters, but in actual fact you need to be pretty fit aerobically as well, as most club racing is pointscores, scratch races, motorpaces and handicaps. Oh, and if you think you're an OK sprinter, you'll find out pretty soon that you're not. -- -------------------------- Posted via cyclingforums.com http://www.cyclingforums.com |
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Shabby wrote:
Nickzx6r wrote: Hey Hippy Have you been riding the track bike much yet? I've been fantasising about trying out track riding for a while now. What advice can you give about: - where to ride - does it cost anything (ie. fees for track use?) - whatever else I'd need to know Cheers -Nick Seeings Hippy's never raced, I'll give you my two cents: In summer, most tracks are used by the club on most nights. Which means only club members are allowed on the track, and only on track bikes. (Fixies with no brakes). Trackies are pretty intolerant to bad riding, because the potential for stacks is huge, but most of us will endeavour to help new riders out, as long as people listen to you. If you're a smart arse you'll get hammered in every race until you quit. Track always hurts like hell, but it's fun when you're winning. Most people are under the misconception that trackies are all Sean Eadie/Gary Niewand style sprinters, but in actual fact you need to be pretty fit aerobically as well, as most club racing is pointscores, scratch races, motorpaces and handicaps. Oh, and if you think you're an OK sprinter, you'll find out pretty soon that you're not. -- -------------------------- Posted via cyclingforums.com http://www.cyclingforums.com Thanks for the tips and info guys. At the moment it's still a vague plan. I haven't fantasised as far as racing, just trying it out for curiosity's sake. I'll check out the links hippy gave and come back with some stupid questions Oh, and I have no illusions about being an OK sprinter - I'm way too crap to consider myself 'OK' Cheers. -Nick |
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Shabby wrote:
Nickzx6r wrote: Hey Hippy Have you been riding the track bike much yet? I've been fantasising about trying out track riding for a while now. What advice can you give about: - where to ride - does it cost anything (ie. fees for track use?) - whatever else I'd need to know Cheers -Nick Seeings Hippy's never raced, I'll give you my two cents: In summer, most tracks are used by the club on most nights. Which means only club members are allowed on the track, and only on track bikes. (Fixies with no brakes). Trackies are pretty intolerant to bad riding, because the potential for stacks is huge, but most of us will endeavour to help new riders out, as long as people listen to you. If you're a smart arse you'll get hammered in every race until you quit. Track always hurts like hell, but it's fun when you're winning. Most people are under the misconception that trackies are all Sean Eadie/Gary Niewand style sprinters, but in actual fact you need to be pretty fit aerobically as well, as most club racing is pointscores, scratch races, motorpaces and handicaps. Oh, and if you think you're an OK sprinter, you'll find out pretty soon that you're not. -- -------------------------- Posted via cyclingforums.com http://www.cyclingforums.com Thanks for the tips and info guys. At the moment it's still a vague plan. I haven't fantasised as far as racing, just trying it out for curiosity's sake. I'll check out the links hippy gave and come back with some stupid questions Oh, and I have no illusions about being an OK sprinter - I'm way too crap to consider myself 'OK' Cheers. -Nick |
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NickZX6R wrote:
Hey Hippy Have you been riding the track bike much yet? I've been fantasising about trying out track riding for a while now. What advice can you give about: - where to ride - does it cost anything (ie. fees for track use?) - whatever else I'd need to know Cheers -Nick If you're in Sydney, check this out (came in my email): HTH, &roo --------------------------------------------------------------- ******** SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN ******** *** Cycling NSW Members only *** Holidays are nearly here so why not get organised and come to Dunc Gray to either hone your track skills or learn new ones. Adults and juniors welcome Organised training sessions: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 7, 8, 9, & 10 October Session Times 8.30 am thru to 12.00 Noon ******** Qualified coaches on hand and derny available ******* If you have not ridden on Dunc Gray no problem we will teach you how in your own time. Guaranteed to have you going around the fence in no time. Don’t have a track bike?…no problem! Track bikes available at no charge for these sessions check sizes. 8 Bikes 46 cms and 1 bike each 52, 54, 55 cms. Cost: Juniors $10 per session or $30 for four sessions Seniors $15 per session or $50 for four sessions Please book in advance using the application form. Application form available at www.nsw.cycling.org.au Want to organise your own group? - min 6 riders required. We will organise a training session just for you. Maybe you have riders who have not ridden Dunc Gray before and would like to learn as a group. Contact Barrie McLean for group bookings. Barrie McLean Phone: 9738 5850 Email: |
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NickZX6R wrote:
Hey Hippy Have you been riding the track bike much yet? I've been fantasising about trying out track riding for a while now. What advice can you give about: - where to ride - does it cost anything (ie. fees for track use?) - whatever else I'd need to know Cheers -Nick If you're in Sydney, check this out (came in my email): HTH, &roo --------------------------------------------------------------- ******** SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN ******** *** Cycling NSW Members only *** Holidays are nearly here so why not get organised and come to Dunc Gray to either hone your track skills or learn new ones. Adults and juniors welcome Organised training sessions: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 7, 8, 9, & 10 October Session Times 8.30 am thru to 12.00 Noon ******** Qualified coaches on hand and derny available ******* If you have not ridden on Dunc Gray no problem we will teach you how in your own time. Guaranteed to have you going around the fence in no time. Don’t have a track bike?…no problem! Track bikes available at no charge for these sessions check sizes. 8 Bikes 46 cms and 1 bike each 52, 54, 55 cms. Cost: Juniors $10 per session or $30 for four sessions Seniors $15 per session or $50 for four sessions Please book in advance using the application form. Application form available at www.nsw.cycling.org.au Want to organise your own group? - min 6 riders required. We will organise a training session just for you. Maybe you have riders who have not ridden Dunc Gray before and would like to learn as a group. Contact Barrie McLean for group bookings. Barrie McLean Phone: 9738 5850 Email: |
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For Hippy - Track Bikes
Andrew Swan wrote:
NickZX6R wrote: Hey Hippy Have you been riding the track bike much yet? I've been fantasising about trying out track riding for a while now. What advice can you give about: - where to ride - does it cost anything (ie. fees for track use?) - whatever else I'd need to know Cheers -Nick If you're in Sydney, check this out (came in my email): HTH, &roo Good Stuff Snipped What a shame. Anyone know of a similar deal in Melbourne? -Nick |
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