crit practice sunday june 4 9:00am

[Justin Eichenlaub]

Hi folks -- 

Interested in honing your crit racing skills? Want to learn how to ride more comfortably in a pack ahead of the NCC Zoom Crits this June? Come on out for an unofficial ride and practice this coming Sunday June 4  9:00AM - 10:00 AM.  Meet at 300 Venture Way, Hadley, MA. Plentiful parking or better yet ride to the start.

All are welcome. Women and youth are particularly encouraged. Great for absolute beginners and experienced riders alike. Folks who hadn't done these drills before last weekend reported feeling a lot more comfortable and confident after doing so. This kind of practice is really essential to good, safe crit racing.

In the grass we'll practice some bumping and leaning drills at slow speed and front wheel touch drills, two key things to help you get more comfortable with the potential for contact in a race.

On the pavement we'll practice going through turns two and three abreast to get used to holding lines and cornering with confidence, before bringing it all together with some hot laps. 

Reach out if you have questions! - Justin and the NCC road racing crew

Chris and Tito bumping in the 'turn' last weekend: