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How to take a berm...
This photo circa 1930s allegedly... brilliant!
From:
http://bikehugger.com/2008/08/pisteando_1930.htm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sewincicle/2748419271/
Training Program
Hi,
I am looking at entering a 50km race in sept. I was wondering if anyone has a training program that I could look at? Any advice on number of rides per week needed, how many k's should be done etc. before the race to post a descent time? Looking at a combination of road and off road training.
Any advice is appreciated.
Power Output
Warning: Nerd content (and probably inaccurate at that) below!
Just now I was pondering efforts at the Quarry Climb and was curious as to what amount of power is being put out on that climb. Yes, yes, have some time this morning... 
Anyhow, so I start with basic fizziks:
1. Power = work done / time taken
2. Work done = force on object x distance object is moved
3. Forget anything fancy (as I don't know)... force on object = mass x gravity if you lift it in a straight line.
Cramps - what I have learnt
Hey all, thought I would share a few years worth of experience with cramping and how it may be avoided.
We all know inadequate hydration is one culprit, but it is also worth noting excessive water will exacerbate it.
For me, I finish any event in hot (or in fact any) weather with a salt crusted helmet strap, pack straps and clothing - mute testimony to the amount of salts I am losing (but then I am a prolific sweater - paedophile on a school bus kinda thing) and how much I need to replace.
lifting one's back wheel...
...I've seen it done over and over again in those training videos, and all they seem to say is "lift your back wheel up".
Theres a video up of a ride going on top of a picnic bench, and the rider on the BMX pulls his rear wheel up on to the bench seemingly rather effortlessly...although I'm not that ambitious at the moment I can't for the life of me see how its physically possible to get the rear wheel up that sort of height (or even say, 1/2 to 3/4 height of the wheel, or something that the wheel itself can't go over when starting on the ground)
Sunday Morning 11-3-07, Jump/ Launch/ Rollover Training
Don't forget everyone! Tomorrow morning!
8:00am at Hews Reserve, Hews Pde, Belrose.
For an exciting morning mastering your technical mountain bike skills.
A perfect opportunity for new riders to join the more experienced “lol” and be guided in the finer points of staying upright
If you get lost call me 0431 703 266
See Ya's There!
Greg
PS: and if we get enough interest we can ride over and do Cascades after. (Hmmm, hills)
Mountain biking trainings and lessons
I am new in MTB and i want to find coach for personal or group training (trails) . Tell me about your expirience in begining .
Pre and Post Riding Stretches.
I'm interested in finding out what stretches, if any, other people do before and/or after a ride?
Before
I usually ride on the road for about 5Km's to get to the track as a warm up.
I do some stretches that focus on my calf's, hammies, back and shoulders.
After
I repeat the same, but concentrate mostly on stretching out my legs.
Training Session "PROPOSAL" Rollovers / Jumps
Anybody interested in joining me on one of my rollover / jump training sessions?
I use a local, for me, place called Hews Reserve, its on Hews Pde Belrose.
The level of height difficulty ranges from a gutter, milk crate, car bonnet to car roof (if that at all helps!)
The beauty of this place is the flat grass take off offering a landing on gentle downward slopping grass to absorb either your tyres or.....you.
If I get interest we can work out a date.
I will post two pics for Rob to put up. Pics: