First proper cx race

[jowwy]

Going to race in my first proper cx event tomorrow. Will be doing it on the Ti with fulcrum racing disc wheels, challenge griffo 32mm tyres 60psi rear, 40psi front

Any tips for the event

 

[ianrauk]

No tips to give...

But the best of British luck to ya... have fun.

 

[ayceejay]

Have a look at the course before you start is pretty obvious and pace yourself, the hardest bits will be anything you have to do off the bike while carrying it.

 

[Dayvo]

Any tips for the event

Run downhill if there is a lot of mud/frozen ruts to avoid a crash (well, that's what I've seen on Eurosport).

And, as Ian said, enjoy yourself.

 

[fossyant]

Have fun.

The mud can be a killer if it's very wet.

 

[Mrs M]

I would walk the course beforehand, (like equestrians) , then you'll see any areas of concern, slidey bits and such like.
Get muddy and have fun .

 

[screenman]

Hmmm! advice now that is a difficult one, despite having ridden in likely over 100 races I do not feel qualified to say anything other than I hope you enjoy suffering.

Have fun, it will hurt like hell and a few hours after you have finished you will be excited about the next one, plus of course it will likely be the only thing you talk about all next week.

Let us know how you got on.

 

[Jerry Atrik]

Good luck Jowwy

 

[jowwy]

I am a little concerned about any running as my surgeon did inform me a few years ago to avoid any sort of impact on my righy knee.....so im hoping the soft muddy sections of running shouldnt cause to many issues

 

[screenman]

Very few people run in a cross race, more a plod. Just take it easy after the first 30 seconds, well to be honest you will feel in pain by then.

No point in me saying take it easy off of the start, because nobody ever does.

 

[dan_bo]

Sod pacing yourself. Blow it all on the first three laps- by then you'll be as fjorked as everyone else.

 

[dan_bo]

And let a good 20 pound out of your back tyre. Unless your race is in Moab.

 

[jowwy]

And let a good 20 pound out of your back tyre. Unless your race is in Moab.

Im 110kg anything less than.60psi and i risk pinch flats

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

A hot Bovril afterwards will be better than cake.

(And let us know how you got on. )

 

[jowwy]

The day has arrived......its 0° at the moment, but not racing til 12.....so got a few hours for it to warm up yet