FTW Road/Criterium Racing - Skills and Tactics
Presented by Triple C Coaching
Road is a demanding discipline that requires more than just fitness. The learning curve is steep and the speeds can seem frightening at first. The purpose of this clinic is to demystify the discipline and develop confidence in the pack.
Not just a skills clinic, this class is a comprehensive introduction to the discipline.
OBJECTIVES
At the end of this course, you will understand:
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How to keep yourself and others safe in the pack
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How to manage your energy via drafting
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When to anticipate or launch attacks
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How and when to sprint
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How a team works together
Who is this for?
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Riders who identify as FTW (Femme, Transgender, Women)
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Beginner to intermediate
You should have either a road bike or a cross or gravel bike with road tires.
This is an opportunity to develop your skills in a welcoming, fun, collaborative environment! One of Coach Corey's goals is developing the FTW cycling community.
SESSIONS
Monday, June 7 - 5:30-7:00 pm
Skills and Safety
Greenspace located E. Minnehaha Parkway and 35th Ave S (https://goo.gl/maps/YqQ1E7Rf95mwkz9z6).
Thursday, June 10 - 6:30-7:30 pm
"Chalk talk" via Zoom (Recording available after)
Monday June 14 - 5:30-7:00 pm
Drafting, Pacelines, Attacks
Public parking near Sibley Historic Site (https://goo.gl/maps/5ZquvDsLGWeJDTATA)
Thursday, June 17 - 6:30-7:30 pm
"Chalk talk" via Zoom (Recording available after.)
Monday June 21 - 5:30-7:00 pm
Corners, Sprints
Friendly Hills Park (Mohican Lane side, Mendota Heights (https://goo.gl/maps/8VuunKBYpdpGW1HD6)
Monday, June 28 - Make-up day in case of severe weather cancellation.
Clinic Cost: $100 for full clinic
Zoom ONLY registration for $25
Pre-Registration ONLY at www.bikereg.com.
NEW THIS YEAR: Triple C Clinics are no longer permitted via USA Cycling. You do NOT need a USA Cycling license to participate.
Full clinic is limited to 10 riders in order to provide each athlete with sufficient attention and support to encourage growth.
COVID-19: This clinic will adhere to Minnesota Department of Health "COVID-19 Organized Sports Practice and Games Guidance for Youth and Adults."
Accordingly, masking is NOT required for the clinic. Depending on your vaccine status, immunity, comfort level, you may choose if/when to mask. We will social distance during group discussions and pair masked riders with masked riders during any partner drills.
Questions: TripleCCoach@gmail.com
