Intro to Bike Racing Clinics, Mondays at PIR - Now weekly!
Written by Russell
Saturday, 16 May 2009 22:16
Intro to Bike Racing Clinics
Portland International Raceway
Mondays, May through August
5:15-6:15pm.
$15/class or $125 for 10-pack
These introductory clinics are open to all ability levels and ages, male or female. Be prepared for on-the-bike skills practice and discussion. Dress accordingly. If under 18, a legal guardian must be present to sign a waiver. OBRA license required and available on-site. Helmets are mandatory at all times. The sessions begin at 5:15pm in the parking lot by registration. Look for the Upper Echelon Fitness tents. These clinics will be taught by professional cycling coaches and experienced racers, Russell Cree, Evan Elken, or Chris Swan. When possible, the coaches will also follow the race and give tips during the event, as well as a post-race discussion and Q & A. Clinics also count for one race and 1 point (to a maximum of 5) for upgrading from Cat 5 to Cat 4 and 1 point for upgrading from Cat 4 to Cat 3 (to a maximum of 5). For questions, contact info@upperechelonfitness.com or 503-501-8121.
May 4 - Racing 101: Intro to Bike Racing FREE. An introductory lesson in bike racing, this clinic will cover basic information about bike racing. We will discuss registration and rules of racing, equipment, disciplines of cycling, and safe bike riding skills. Equipment set-up and pre-race checklist will be provided. On the bike skills will involve the basics of riding safely in a group.
May 18 - Racing 101: Intro to Bike Racing. An introductory lesson in bike racing, this clinic will cover basic information about bike racing. We will discuss registration and rules of racing, equipment, disciplines of cycling, and safe bike riding skills. Equipment set-up and pre-race checklist will be provided. On the bike skills will involve the basics of riding safely in a group.
May 25 - Racing 102: Fundamentals of Bike Handling. This on-the-bike session will cover close group riding, on the bike contact (wheels/bodies), cornering (choosing a line, shifting weight), braking, and accelerating.
June 1 - Racing 101: Intro to Bike Racing FREE. An introductory lesson in bike racing, this clinic will cover basic information about bike racing. We will discuss registration and rules of racing, equipment, disciplines of cycling, and safe bike riding skills. Equipment set-up and pre-race checklist will be provided. On the bike skills will involve the basics of riding safely in a group.
June 15 - Racing 201: Criterium Racing and Cornering. This clinic will focus on criterium specific skills; high speed cornering, choosing lines, body contact while riding, criterium starts, and more. This also will include a lesson on limiting damage during a crash and how to treat yourself following a crash (road rash).
June 22 - Racing 202: Fundamental Bike Racing Tactics. This session will provide education on racing effectively by conserving energy, racing as a team, and implementing strategy to increase your odds of performing optimally. This will include teamwork, conservation, breakaways, chasing, and more.
July 6 - Racing 101: Intro to Bike Racing FREE. An introductory lesson in bike racing, this clinic will cover basic information about bike racing. We will discuss registration and rules of racing, equipment, disciplines of cycling, and safe bike riding skills. Equipment set-up and pre-race checklist will be provided. On the bike skills will involve the basics of riding safely in a group.
July 20 - Racing 301: Climbing and Descending. Learn tips to ascend faster and descend safer during this clinic. This will cover proper pedaling technique and gearing, posture and position on the bike, pacing and strategy, transitioning from standing to sitting, and braking on descents.
July 27 - No Clinic due to Cascade Classic and Elite Nationals
August 3 - Racing 101: Intro to Bike Racing FREE. An introductory lesson in bike racing, this clinic will cover basic information about bike racing. We will discuss registration and rules of racing, equipment, disciplines of cycling, and safe bike riding skills. Equipment set-up and pre-race checklist will be provided. On the bike skills will involve the basics of riding safely in a group.
August 17 - Racing 401: Pacelines and Echelons. Learn the technique to ride efficiently in pacelines and echelons. These techniques are used to conserve energy and be efficient in racing. This will cover different types of pacelines, single, double, rotation strategies, how to read wind direction, and how to form echelons. Important skills for effective bike racing.
August 24 - Racing 402: Advanced Bike Racing Tactics. Racing strategy can be highly complex. Now that the season is underway and you have some racing under your belt, this will be a more advanced discussion of tactics.
August 31 - Racing 403: Sprinting and Lead-outs. An advanced skill that takes much practice is sprinting. This will cover pacing, position, leg speed/cadence, lead-outs, and more.