cx round one

Tim · Post by **Tim** » 07 Sep 2014 21:06

http://www.racetecresults.com/Results.a ... 0246&EId=6

Really enjoyed first ever look at cx. Thought great event and organisation. Maybe I need to give it a go at some point.

Joseph enjoyed it I think, although he did say it's not as good as tv or the fair!

Grogz · Post by **Grogz** » 08 Sep 2014 19:52

You've got to join in now, Tim. It's the rules.*

* Maybe I made up that bit, but what the heck

dweben · Post by **dweben** » 08 Sep 2014 22:09

I'm there for round 2!! Lets hope I don't smash my helmet up this year!!

Tim · Post by **Tim** » 09 Sep 2014 11:07

Nope! Don't think so. Not this year anyway. Don't think I can escape home duties for the whole day

jdtate101 · Post by **jdtate101** » 09 Sep 2014 16:09

Loved round 1, but it was quite hard work. Given that it was my first ever CX race, I'm happy that I didn't come last in my group, considering the huge mechanical I had on the first lap (my chain jumped and got jammed under the crank arm, it took me a good 30-45secs to clear it). I've since worked out the chain was about 3 links too long, so hopefully it won't happen next time. I also really need to work on the dismount/remount technique as my attempts were woeful, especially the attempt that saw the end of my saddle go somewhere rather painful

(well it felt like it)

I'm on for round 2 after coming to the hill climb to take some piccy's.

jdtate101 · Post by **jdtate101** » 15 Sep 2014 14:56

Round 2 was feckin hard...really hard. The course was mostly grass and loose dirt, so it really sapped the strength. Nothing too technical, but a couple of nasty dirt sections. Not sure how I placed, but it seemed ok and I didn't crash or have any mechanical's...

Anyway, here's the vid I made of the race...

https://vimeo.com/106115543

Tim · Post by **Tim** » 15 Sep 2014 15:54

Can anyone summarise the Redditch course? Debating whether to take Joseph, he didn't race yesterday after doing a couple of practice laps and being knackered! He likes more ups and downs and dirt rather grass and week one had some tarmac which made it easier I suppose.

Simon Dighton · Post by **Simon Dighton** » 15 Sep 2014 20:02

More hills and trees - through the woods and then a small central area of grass. Good course and Beacon helping Redditch in the promotion.

Tim · Post by **Tim** » 15 Sep 2014 21:47

Sounds good. Thanks

Grogz · Post by **Grogz** » 16 Sep 2014 08:20

The kids course is more a mix of grass and paths through the woods and is mildly undulating. The grass makes up about a fifth of the course and is meant to be cut this week, I think.