Friday, October 14, 2011

Contender Bicycles hosts CX clinic at Sugar House Park

Every Thursday till November 4th, from 5:30 - 7:30, racers from Contender Bicycles will put on cyclocross clinic in which participants will learn how to hone their skills on the obstacles that will be present on that Saturday's CX course for the UTCX CX series.

For example, this week's clinic (pictured at right) dealt with smoothly running through hurdles and mounting your bike in one fluid motion. Saturday's CX race at Wheeler Farm will have quite a few hurdles every lap, so this kind of practice was the hot topic for the evening at last night's clinic.

More info for registration, flyers, maps, and explanations from the Contender website, here:



CONTENDER CYCLOCROSS SKILLS CLINIC

Thursdays, Sept 23 - Nov. 4 (8 weeks total)
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Sugarhouse Park, Salt Lake City. 2100 S. 1500 E.
Register  |  Download flyer and map
All-inclusive Fees for the entire 8 weeks:
  • USA Cycling License Holders: $10
  • Non-licensed Riders $25
  • Registration online at Sportsbaseonline.com ONLY. You must register!
Fine Print: Fees partially cover the cost of the permits (USA Cycling and Sugarhouse Park), insurance for USA Cycling members ($1/rider/day), and the $5/day/rider one-day license fee for non-licensed riders. Do the math. No extra charges, no refunds, no profit. Riders must sign in each week.
Goals: Learn something about cyclocross techniques; how to go over barriers, run up hills, and ride a skinny-tired bike off the pavement. Selfprofessed expert crossers will conduct the clinics and distribute nuggets of wisdom. Cyclocross and/or Mountain Bikes are welcome. Be cool: sell your capri pants and your fixie and buy a ‘cross bike.
Rules: Bikes are absolutely prohibited off-pavement anytime except during the clinic! Violation will result in us losing use of the Park. This is a promise. Do not ride on the grass except for Thursdays, during the clinic. Clinic participants are expected to police themselves and their colleagues.
USA Cycling Permit # 2010-2839

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