Cape_Horn
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Post by Cape_Horn on Aug 10, 2021 7:58:10 GMT 8
As the subject says. SO two weekends ago, I dusted off the MTB after not using it for a few (about 18) months, and rode to Black Mountain, to do the Sri Chinmoy Off Road Duathlon. While riding up I felt the seat was a little low, and was noticing my knee really didn't like that, so I swapped from the long to the short course route. (1.4/7/2.3 vs 4/23/7) Great fun, got a bit muddy, ended up 5/10 in cat (Male Under 50) and 10/23 overall. Went home the long way, and legs were not liking me afterwards. Then checked the seat height. I must have lent the bike to someone since I last rode it, the seat was 12cm shorter than it should be (Guess that means I should be able to fit a proper length dropper post on it  ) Because I did enjoy this race as something different, I have decided I am going to do another off road duathlon on the 29th August, this time at Stromlo, and I might do the longer distance this time around. What about everyone else, what are you looking forward to racing? |
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naut
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Post by naut on Aug 10, 2021 8:40:57 GMT 8
Not doing any multi-sport at the moment. Have Melb Mara coming up and then the 56km Two Bays which is scaring me into training and weight loss.
Next year I would like to do some regular crits, assuming everything is back up and running.
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Post by gregb on Aug 10, 2021 9:35:54 GMT 8
I have done that Sri Chinmoy Off Road Duathlon a couple of times in the past and enjoyed it. Missed out this year because 'rona.
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Cape_Horn
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Post by Cape_Horn on Aug 10, 2021 11:08:25 GMT 8
Not doing any multi-sport at the moment. Have Melb Mara coming up and then the 56km Two Bays which is scaring me into training and weight loss. Next year I would like to do some regular crits, assuming everything is back up and running. Two Bays looks interesting, as my training now actually has running in it (shock horror) I may even consider the drive down from Canberra to do it in a few years. Good luck with it. On the Crits front, I know that we (locally) are already organising for our summer weeknight crits. (Still looking for a sponsor, but reality, for our club, Sponsor/s mean that we get prizes to give at end of season, that is it) Hopefully Melbourne is back to the new normal and will be able to race this coming season. |
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Cape_Horn
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Post by Cape_Horn on Aug 10, 2021 11:09:45 GMT 8
I have done that Sri Chinmoy Off Road Duathlon a couple of times in the past and enjoyed it. Missed out this year because 'rona. Yeah, a good little race, but not that many travelers this year for obvious reasons. (In other news - how do I multi-quote easily? or do I need to hand code in this software?) |
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Post by flanman on Aug 12, 2021 19:16:56 GMT 8
I have never ridden a mtb or off-road. It might sound a dumb question, but what is the change over difference apart from the handling skills ? I suspect it is the short sharp hills, aerobic to anaerobic and back.
Happy to hear all experiences with riding and even racing. I have been thinking about getting a mtb for some "fun".
Thnks
FM
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gregb
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Post by gregb on Aug 13, 2021 4:55:26 GMT 8
Pedalling an MTB tends to be a lot more spikey on the power- A billion watts to get up and over a little rise, then not pedalling at all through a twisty technical section. The other thing pedalling an MTB is that you need to be more gentle with applying the power. The looser surfaces and often lower gearing make it too easy to lose traction and spin the back wheel bringing you to a stop.
Get an MTB, they are fun.
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Post by sammyb on Aug 13, 2021 16:40:07 GMT 8
GregB is spot on there as far as pedalling goes.
Really pedalling a circle helps so much in lower traction/extremely steep situations.
The importance of actually breathing on the technical/downhill parts of the trail is paramount. Because tight sections/downhills can make us hold our breath. So consciously breathing can be very important.
Also mashing the pedals will lead to smashed quads making the downhill parts where you need to stand tough.
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Post by FatPom on Sept 9, 2021 14:21:42 GMT 8
Pedalling an MTB tends to be a lot more spikey on the power- A billion watts to get up and over a little rise, then not pedalling at all through a twisty technical section. The other thing pedalling an MTB is that you need to be more gentle with applying the power. The looser surfaces and often lower gearing make it too easy to lose traction and spin the back wheel bringing you to a stop. Get an MTB, they are fun. I like riding my XC, so it gets pedalled a lot but whenever I'm at a 'proper trail' or bike park, I have to remember not to ride it like a roadie and pedal all the time. You have to work with the trail (flow). Also, smashing your pedal into the dirt is not something your quads thank you for! |
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Post by chris on Sept 19, 2021 14:42:21 GMT 8
Did Dwellingup 100 yesterday and next is cape to cape in 5 weeks
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