oldgit en-US Wed, 30 May 2012 01:04:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://singletrackworld.com/forum/search.php http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/cycling-can-be-dangerous-for-roadies#post-3789738 Mon, 14 May 2012 07:00:16 +0000 oldgit 3789738@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Pretty bad reporting if it was the youths track meet.<br /> Youths are what, age 14 and under? hardly men and not mentioning it was on a track.<br /> Daily Mailists must have had an extra round of toast after reading that.</p> <p>A bit like describing a boxing match as a fight breaking out in Wembley. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/cycling-can-be-dangerous-for-roadies#post-3789537 Sun, 13 May 2012 22:56:20 +0000 aP 3789537@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>So, it wasn't on the road it was at Aldersley Track. Would the witty ones like to retract their <em>pleasant statements</em>? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/cycling-can-be-dangerous-for-roadies#post-3789479 Sun, 13 May 2012 22:35:22 +0000 scaredypants 3789479@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p> <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_eek.gif" title="8O" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> at Rorschach's vid - came in a little bit hot, I think </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/cycling-can-be-dangerous-for-roadies#post-3789442 Sun, 13 May 2012 22:24:24 +0000 oldgit 3789442@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Yeah it's the track. Youth omnium. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/cycling-can-be-dangerous-for-roadies#post-3789421 Sun, 13 May 2012 22:21:25 +0000 bikebouy 3789421@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>We've all come off at speed at some point or other. The only difference is the speed differential on the road. You can still hurt yourself coming off an Alp these days don't forget. A mate of mine last year punctured a lung when he hit a tree whilst hacking down a deep decent into/out of some trees near Les Arc.<br /> I been shot down the road many times, racing or out training..</p> <p>Part of the deal IMO and nothing to get too worried about. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/cycling-can-be-dangerous-for-roadies#post-3789413 Sun, 13 May 2012 22:19:36 +0000 aP 3789413@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I'm assuming that it's track.<br /> Hope all well. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/cycling-can-be-dangerous-for-roadies#post-3789398 Sun, 13 May 2012 22:17:00 +0000 oldgit 3789398@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>exactly - but he's won the Olympics !! and can probably handle a bike.</blockquote></p> <p>I wasn't condoning it BTW. Lucky for me LVRC riders can hold a wheel. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/cycling-can-be-dangerous-for-roadies#post-3789389 Sun, 13 May 2012 22:15:05 +0000 Margin Walker 3789389@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Look at that photo and imagine follwing someone down a gravelly pot hole strewn twisty descent in a road race as they are doing that. No thanks</p> <p>Remember jens when he hit a bump in the Tour...(and he was descending properly) </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/cycling-can-be-dangerous-for-roadies#post-3789372 Sun, 13 May 2012 22:12:16 +0000 Margin Walker 3789372@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>exactly - but he's won the Olympics !! and can probably handle a bike.</p> <p><blockquote>DavidB - Member</p> <p>holding onto his bars next to the stem and sat on top tube</p> <p>I may be wrong, but think that s now an instant DQ in a British Cycling race </blockquote></p> <p>Not sure it is but Crazy Legs will tell us ..... </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/cycling-can-be-dangerous-for-roadies#post-3789369 Sun, 13 May 2012 22:11:37 +0000 DavidB 3789369@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>holding onto his bars next to the stem and sat on top tube</blockquote></p> <p>I may be wrong, but think that s now an instant DQ in a British Cycling race </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/cycling-can-be-dangerous-for-roadies#post-3789368 Sun, 13 May 2012 22:11:14 +0000 oldgit 3789368@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Like so<br /> <img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hh_t0lqWUMI/TtLe077yRzI/AAAAAAAAAJA/Ciy86MM9w38/s400/tumblr_l5u3rtYe6q1qa3ggpo1_500.jpeg"><br /> And text that went with the image<br /> <blockquote>The Art of Descending<br /> So you think climbing is hard? Wait 'til you come down. It is intimidating to come down a hill on a pair of tires that are no more than an inch wide, but once you get the hang of it, descending is one of the most enjoyable parts of riding. Here are some good (and stylish) positions to get into while descending (especially for photo opportunities):</blockquote> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/cycling-can-be-dangerous-for-roadies#post-3789349 Sun, 13 May 2012 22:08:33 +0000 Margin Walker 3789349@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>transapp - Member</p> <p>Ehh? Why would they be doing that? Sounds like a sure way to kill yourself!<br /> Seriously, why do that? What's it do? Where will they have seen it on tv?</p> <p>Edit: sit in the crossbar I mean</blockquote></p> <p>they will have seen pro's doing it on 30 minute alpine descents - so they think they'll do it, in the bunch, on a 0.5 mile descent before they then get spat out theback. </p> <p>I wouldnt belive it goes on if hadn't seen it. Hands nowhere near brakes - amazing. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/cycling-can-be-dangerous-for-roadies#post-3789337 Sun, 13 May 2012 22:06:17 +0000 Margin Walker 3789337@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>They say that up there and to be fair Salt Ayre is fairly safe when its dry - albeit some of the Biketreks youngsters seem to think they are invincible.</p> <p>Riding with your hands over bars isnt an issue if you are in a break but its pointless anyway and not convinced chippers go any faster doing that (other than thinking they are King Fabu).</p> <p>Biggest issue at crits is people coming up the inside at speed with no shout when people are slowing for corners then T boning someone or locking up. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/cycling-can-be-dangerous-for-roadies#post-3789320 Sun, 13 May 2012 22:04:05 +0000 transapp 3789320@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Ehh? Why would they be doing that? Sounds like a sure way to kill yourself!<br /> Seriously, why do that? What's it do? Where will they have seen it on tv?</p> <p>Edit: sit in the crossbar I mean </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/cycling-can-be-dangerous-for-roadies#post-3789294 Sun, 13 May 2012 22:00:33 +0000 crazy-legs 3789294@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>Some bell end was descending in the bunch holding onto his bars next to the stem and sat on top tube - a f'kin 4th cat - thats how you bring down 20 riders in a bunch- watching too much telly. </blockquote></p> <p>The Commissaire at Salt Ayre (Lancaster) said that if he saw anyone doing that in a breakaway or resting their wrists on the tops of the bars pro style they'd be DQ'd immediately. That's what you need, some good strict officiating to stop the cocks who think they can sprint like Cav. Soon hammers the message home. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/cycling-can-be-dangerous-for-roadies#post-3789247 Sun, 13 May 2012 21:52:52 +0000 Margin Walker 3789247@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Preston = carbon graveyard</p> <p>Too many juniors (scab pickers) with skinsuits that have been repaired a million times. They think nothing of using the grass at Preston - especially on approach to finish. </p> <p>One reason to ride at front is to avoid crashes. </p> <p>Rode at Bridlington last week and the riding was shocking- and if you say anything to anyone they turn into 'ten fighting tigers'. Take the advice, ride in a straight line.</p> <p>Some bell end was descending in the bunch holding onto his bars next to the stem and sat on top tube - a f'kin 4th cat - thats how you bring down 20 riders in a bunch- watching too much telly. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/cycling-can-be-dangerous-for-roadies#post-3789217 Sun, 13 May 2012 21:47:02 +0000 crazy-legs 3789217@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>The air ambulance had to attend a big pile up at the Darley Moor closed circuit on Saturday as well.</p> <p><blockquote>Road cycling is far more dangerous than mountain biking, would much rather crash my mountain bike than my road bike! </blockquote></p> <p>Road crashes can be horrific. Doesn't matter if you're the best rider in a race if some muppet in front cuts across, it can bring down 20 people in the blink of an eye. I narrowly avoided a crash in a crit race at Preston last week - touch of wheels on a damp circuit brought down 4 people one of whom wrecked his frame. <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_sad.gif" title=":-(" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/cycling-can-be-dangerous-for-roadies#post-3789204 Sun, 13 May 2012 21:44:07 +0000 jonba 3789204@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>paulrockliffe - Member<br /> No shit! Road cycling is far more dangerous than mountain biking, would much rather crash my mountain bike than my road bike!</blockquote></p> <p>Ditto,</p> <p>Hope everyone makes a good recovery. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/cycling-can-be-dangerous-for-roadies#post-3789196 Sun, 13 May 2012 21:42:26 +0000 getonyourbike 3789196@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>crazy-legs - Member<br /> getonyourbke: which race was it?</blockquote>Not a clue tbh </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/cycling-can-be-dangerous-for-roadies#post-3789195 Sun, 13 May 2012 21:42:24 +0000 Kuco 3789195@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Read about this last night hope they all make full recoveries and back on their bikes soon. </p>