First time I tried track

aclearn

I had a go at a track event last night. I really enjoyed it, it was the first time I rode a fixed too, well apart from exercise bikes. I'd recommend the track, and the whole fixed thing, like I say it is like an exercise bike but with corners:D. I don't see how I could stop without something to hold on to but I suppose that comes with experience.

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gaterz1981

how did you find the banked corners?? They look hhuuggeee! think my nearest place is wales.

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alecstilleyedye

the manchester velodrome has 42 banking! my first (and so far only) experience of that track and fixed has definately made me want to do it again.

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hot rod

calshot is a good track to try if a little tight [;)]
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Rigid Raider

I tried Manchester recently and had the time of my life. The track is pure physics; you go up the banking to store energy and slow down then you drop back down to release energy and accelerate, rejoining the back of the group, where you sit in the slipstream until everybody has done one lap and it's your turn at the front again. Meanwhile the trainer is shortening each lap by 1/10 of a second... doesn't sound like much does it? You can also see why the bikes don't have brakes.... just one with brakes would be a recipe for mayhem. My only complaint was the warm dry air which dried my throat uncomfortably.

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aclearn

Don't know about the warm air I was outside

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