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TrailJesus · 01-31-2008, 12:12 AM

They go super slow for like 2 laps then do track stands and the last 200M they do a super sprint? So confused

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkkTSVVrPYk

Sorry don't know how to put video on here.

RacinJason · 01-31-2008, 12:44 AM

41 MPH wow

Rob · 01-31-2008, 12:46 AM

They explained it in the video...

0gravity · 01-31-2008, 01:05 AM

That's the rarely seen mating ritual of track-roadies competing for a female. Behold them in their natural habitat, how effortlessly they move.

OffRoadie · 01-31-2008, 07:00 AM

For a couple of reasons, it is advantages to be behind your opponent in the sprint. The first two laps are about attempting to get your opponent behind you so that you have the advantage when the sprint occurs.

If you just went out fast trying to ride the other guy off your wheel, he would ride hard to catch your wheel, draft you for 2.5 laps, and then have more energy left than you for the final sprint.

northshore · 01-31-2008, 07:37 AM

I'll stick to my MTB.

bjammin · 01-31-2008, 08:06 AM

that was intense. the east german needs to be tested.

Koke · 01-31-2008, 08:41 AM

I saw Hubner (the East German) race the World Championships at Colorado Springs in 1986... he was an animal. The American hope that year on the track was Nelson Vails. They both had legs like tree trunks!

Endo Verendo · 01-31-2008, 12:17 PM

Nothing confusing about it. That was fun to watch!! Thanks for dredging that up.

slowSSer · 01-31-2008, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Endo Verendo

Nothing confusing about it. That was fun to watch!! Thanks for dredging that up.

+1 here! thanks!

2wheel_lee · 01-31-2008, 12:30 PM

I want to see Hugh race track.

Acadian · 01-31-2008, 01:25 PM

is this a bodybuilding contest or a bike race?

S54MCoupe · 01-31-2008, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northshore

I'll stick to my MTB.

That's great, thanks for letting us know. One question... why bother coming to the roadie forum?

station · 01-31-2008, 02:02 PM

amazing, thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by S54MCoupe

That's great, thanks for letting us know. One question... why bother coming to the roadie forum?

wow mean.

shudder · 01-31-2008, 02:10 PM

Most excellent! If it's got two wheels and rolls, I'm all over it!!

shud

northshore · 01-31-2008, 02:18 PM

I had to watch it again. It sorta reminds me of Foo slowing down to check out 29ers when I ride with him in Aliso.

TrailJesus · 02-01-2008, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S54MCoupe

That's great, thanks for letting us know. One question... why bother coming to the roadie forum?

Liquid55 · 02-01-2008, 01:21 PM

Sorry but that was like watching a game of chess and just as boring

dirtmistress · 02-01-2008, 03:33 PM

MAN! That was just wild!

01-31-2008, 07:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
northshore Aloha Brah!	I'll stick to my MTB. __________________ Hawaiian Island Creations Ride it: dw-link.com/reasons

01-31-2008, 12:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Endo Verendo sure	Nothing confusing about it. That was fun to watch!! Thanks for dredging that up. __________________ Where are we eating?

01-31-2008, 02:18 PM	#16 (permalink)
northshore Aloha Brah!	I had to watch it again. It sorta reminds me of Foo slowing down to check out 29ers when I ride with him in Aliso. __________________ Hawaiian Island Creations Ride it: dw-link.com/reasons

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01-31-2008, 12:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
RacinJason STR Veteran	41 MPH wow

01-31-2008, 12:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
Rob STR Veteran	They explained it in the video...

01-31-2008, 01:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
0gravity STR Veteran	That's the rarely seen mating ritual of track-roadies competing for a female. Behold them in their natural habitat, how effortlessly they move.

01-31-2008, 07:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
OffRoadie Roadie in Exile	For a couple of reasons, it is advantages to be behind your opponent in the sprint. The first two laps are about attempting to get your opponent behind you so that you have the advantage when the sprint occurs. If you just went out fast trying to ride the other guy off your wheel, he would ride hard to catch your wheel, draft you for 2.5 laps, and then have more energy left than you for the final sprint.

01-31-2008, 08:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
bjammin STR Veteran	that was intense. the east german needs to be tested.

01-31-2008, 12:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
2wheel_lee Old School BMXer	I want to see Hugh race track.

01-31-2008, 01:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
Acadian Senior Member	is this a bodybuilding contest or a bike race?

01-31-2008, 02:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
shudder dirt shucker	Most excellent! If it's got two wheels and rolls, I'm all over it!! shud

02-01-2008, 01:21 PM	#18 (permalink)
Liquid55 Senior Member	Sorry but that was like watching a game of chess and just as boring

02-01-2008, 03:33 PM	#19 (permalink)
dirtmistress	MAN! That was just wild! __________________ http://www.bichonsandbuddies.com/ "Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

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