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RACING CLINIC
by San Solin
HOW TO TURN:
Always enter a turn in the gear you want to be in when
you complete the turn. Example: you're about to enter
a turn that will put you in a headwind as you finish.
Shift down before you start the turn. If you wait until
you're in the headwind it's like a slap across your body
as you then gear down and takes considerably more energy.
It's the same when you approach a hill. Shift down early
rather than after you start the climb. If you shift down
too much, no problem - it's easy to go to a stronger gear.
How do you know you're approaching a headwind? Keep an
eye on the riders ahead of you (if any) and see their
reactions to the turn. Also, watch the trees: they are
leaning, it indicates prevailing wind direction. If the
leaves are moving you know the direction. Just as important
is the reverse: if you are going
to pick up a tailwind coming out of the turn, then shift
up as you enter the turn to take advantage of the boost
immediately. The more energy I conserve on a long touring
day, the more I enjoy dinner.
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