how times have changed

On 1 Mar 2006 10:22:19 -0800, [email hidden] wrote:

Of K Armstrong

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"Riding the track with a double disc wheel -
it's so hard because it throws you up in the corner! I know that the
spoke is not as fast, but it might be faster for me because I don't
have the technique to keep the aero wheels down. I'm not used to
fighting them. And I can't imagine the Sydney track being outdoors! I'm
already scared enough of the blue cushions on the inside of the track -
the first time you hit one you think you are going to crash, but you
don't! I think everyone who starts racing track should ride over one
before they race so they know.""

Seems it was just yesterday that Rominger was hopping on the track,
crashing, getting back on and then setting the hour record later that
weak.

JT

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In article <[email hidden]>,

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From cyclingnews.com interview with Kristin Armstrong:

"Armstrong is expanding her cycling repertoire this season, taking her
talents in the time trial and applying them to the track - something
that has taken some time to adjust to. "It's been a busy winter. I was
at the velodrome for track camp, doing the 3km pursuit," she says,
before continuing, "I am going to Australia to race the Geelong Tour,
racing the Geelong World Cup and then racing the Sydney World Cup for
the track. I'm a little nervous, because nationals is nationals, but
the World Cup is out in front of everybody, and it's my debut. Part of
the trick is trying to decide what gear to use; you finish a race
thinking that it was either too small or too big! There's a lot of
technique to it, but it doesn't come overnight - that's for sure!"

There is one particular part of track racing that has proven more
difficult for Armstrong. "Riding the track with a double disc wheel -
it's so hard because it throws you up in the corner! I know that the
spoke is not as fast, but it might be faster for me because I don't
have the technique to keep the aero wheels down. I'm not used to
fighting them. And I can't imagine the Sydney track being outdoors!

Isn't the Sydney World Cup Classic track event at the Dunc Gray
velodrome? That's indoors.

http://www.duncgrayvelodrome.com

Quoted message said:

I'm already scared enough of the blue cushions on the inside of the track -
the first time you hit one you think you are going to crash, but you
don't! I think everyone who starts racing track should ride over one
before they race so they know.""

Everyone representing the USA has access to an indoor 250m velodrome
with the blue sponges and even starting blocks to practice with (ADT
Event Center in LA).

Mike G.
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Mike Gladu said:

Quoted message said:

I'm already scared enough of the blue cushions on the inside of the track -
the first time you hit one you think you are going to crash, but you
don't! I think everyone who starts racing track should ride over one
before they race so they know.""

Everyone representing the USA has access to an indoor 250m velodrome
with the blue sponges and even starting blocks to practice with (ADT
Event Center in LA).

I think she was only making the comment that most beginners shy too
far away from the sponges because they don't know what to expect if
they run over one - so you should physically run over one on purpose
at the gitgo to know its no big thing. Maybe even avoid running into
another cyclist just to avoid a sponge.

Curtis L. Russell
Odenton, MD (USA)
Just someone on two wheels...

Curtis L. Russell said:

I think she was only making the comment that most beginners shy too
far away from the sponges because they don't know what to expect if
they run over one - so you should physically run over one on purpose
at the gitgo to know its no big thing. Maybe even avoid running into
another cyclist just to avoid a sponge.

Not much chance of the latter happening, since the sponges are only
placed on the track for timed races, i.e., 500 m, kilometer, pursuit,
team pursuit, team sprint (although I suppose you could take down a
teammate in the last two events).

Andy Coggan

In article <[email hidden]>,

Quoted message said:

Everyone representing the USA has access to an indoor 250m velodrome
with the blue sponges and even starting blocks to practice with (ADT
Event Center in LA).

Quoted message said:

Mike G.

Like I said: how times have changed.

Andy Coggan