So anyone here ride track?

Eldron

Agreed - Manchester Veodrome is FAST - the wood is flat and fast not like Hector Norris (in Johannesburg, South Africa). You need a mountain bike for that track.

I've been keen on starting track again for a few years but in SA you have to start in D category and then work your way up to A. The problem is that D cat stands for destruction, damage, destroy etc. The guys are clueless and bail left, right and centre...not my idea of a fun weekend. Still got the scars on my left hand where the pins were inserted and removed...

Guest

We have the same issues here in Australia.  You'll get a couple of riders "riding for a sheep station" who through their winner takes all approach bring down other riders.  Many a good frame has been lost through those antics.

Like elsewhere tracks are all different.  Longer/shorter straights.  Steep/shallow banks.  Fast/slow.

Setting the bike up for each circumstance is part of the learning curve.  That's why its good to sit back, listen and observe. 8) 8)

Guest

You guys can stop scaring me any time you're ready.. :'( :-/

Guest

I have the utmost confidence that you'll get all the support you need.  Thats what makes it such a buzz. 8) 8)

Eldron

Ness - the thrill is worth it!

Some track bits I enjoy:
- coming off the banking into the final straight and accelerating like a rocket ship.
- going through the turn at 50kph+ on a 250m track and feeling the g's
- the simplicity of a bike - no cables, chains derraileurs etc
- no potholes, cars, weather changes

dimboy2

there the good bits, lol!

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Guest

Only one way to get all the buzz without the bangs and that's to go off the front!

dimboy2

hmm but u have to be fast!


And I'm Not

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Guest

:-)
believe me Im so EXCITED about it, i have a dvd of the cycling at the sydney olympics that i watch over and over..it is gonna be so awesome, i was in the army full time so i LOVE pain and cant wait to get on there and push myself hard!

just on the events, is it hard to "push" yourself as much in the individual events? I know in the ones with other riders, the competitve nature kicks in to go past other riders, but whats it like in a 500m sprint or something??

Guest

cycling on tv is awsome. iv watched my tdf 20001 recording 3 times so far  ;D ;D. This saturday on sbs at 1:30 is Paris-Roubaix ;D ;D ;D

Guest

I guess it's a lot to do with mind. I find it easier to push myself.  Usually you head up into the red zone quickly while you're gaining speed then you've got to be smooth and keep it going.  You need to be spent right on the line not blow  up before it.

Each to their own.  Some riders have favourite events and can't do others .... Pursuiters are pursuiters.   8)

Guest

Better still World Track Cycling in Sydney at the Dunc Gray 10 - 12 May. *Lucky for some. *Ness and others get out there and report back. * 8) 8)

Guest

is that on tv redhenderen?

Guest

Im spewing, i wont make it to see the world cup unfortunately, its my bf's 21st tongiht, we wont be home till god knows when tomorrow morning, i will most likely sleep all day, then got to go see mum on sunday! so someone please go and get back to us with pics and details!!! 8)