2021 FTW Cyclocross Skills - Level 2​

 

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Presented by Triple C Coaching

 

Monday Evenings 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm, August 9, 16, 23, 30 and September 13 

AND Zoom Wednesday. September 1 at 7:00 pm (or recorded)

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Wednesday, September 15 is make-up day in the event of severe weather cancellation.

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LOCATION: At an unnamed MPLS City Park located intersection of Cedar and E. Minnehaha Parkway (1898-1800 E 49th St). Park is west side of Cedar and on Minnehaha Creek. Street parking on E 49th St. and in neighborhood. This is the same park as was used for level 1.

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This course is designed as a continuation to FTW Cyclocross Skills - Level 1. In addition to graduates of Level 1, we welcome riders who identify as FTW (Femme, Transgender, Women) from beginners to USA Cycling cyclocross category 3 riders. 

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Ideally, you should have a cross bike or gravel bike. MTBs are welcome too. Please use MTB pedals/shoes or flat pedals/shoes as is your preference.

Goals/Objectives

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• Review cyclocross basics: dismount, carry, barriers, remount, corners, starts

• Learn how to handle more challenging terrain: sand, off-cambers, steep ups/downs

• Discuss/practice CX Tactics

• Develop greater confidence via "sessioning" challenging features as a group 

• Train on mini-courses, considering line choice, ride vs. run decisions, and pacing

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Clinic Cost: $120 for full clinic

                    Zoom ONLY registration for $15

 

Pre-Registration ONLY at Bike Reg.

 

NEW THIS YEAR: Triple C Clinics are no longer permitted via USA Cycling. You do NOT need a USA Cycling license to participate.

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Full clinic is limited to 10 riders in order to provide each athlete with sufficient attention and support to encourage growth.

Instructor Corey Coogan Cisek has competed in cyclocross since 2007. She is a 2-time National Champion in the Master's Category. She has raced cyclocross professionally in Belgium, including representing the U.S. in over a dozen World Cups. She is a USAC Cycling Level 2 Certified Coach with 10 years experience coaching endurance sports. Her passion is teaching bike skills and cyclocross.

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