2023 Cyclocross Skills - Level 1​
Presented by Triple C Coaching
Monday Evenings 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm, September 11, 18, and 25
AND Zoom Wednesday September 13 at 7:00 pm (or recorded)
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Monday, October 2 is make-up day in the event of severe weather cancellation.
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At an unnamed MPLS City greenspace located E. Minnehaha Parkway and 35th Ave S (https://goo.gl/maps/YqQ1E7Rf95mwkz9z6). Park is S of Minnehaha Creek, E of S 34th Ave, N of the parkway. Street Parking in neighborhood around 35th Ave S.
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Who is this for?​
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Beginner or first-time "cyclocrossers"
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Intermediate riders seeking to review the fundamentals
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The goal of this clinic is to take you from cyclocross beginner to race-ready.
Cyclocross, gravel, and MTB bikes welcome. You should have MTB pedals and shoes or flat pedals.
Goals/Objectives
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Cyclocross basics: dismount, carry, barriers, remount, corners, starts
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Comfort/techniques for various surfaces: sand, off-cambers, steep ups/downs
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Equipment: How to select tires/pressure, bike maintenance, shoes/spikes for CX
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Think like a "crosser:" when to run vs. ride, line choice, attacking and blocking
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During Zoom Session, we will
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Discuss cyclocross bike tech, tire selection, and tire pressure selection.
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Consider cyclocross tactics. How does the discipline differ from road and MTB?
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Review technique points using visuals of World Cup athletes.
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Discuss race day: preride strategy, warmup protocols, fueling suggestions, etc.
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Clinic Cost: $110 for full clinic
Pre-Registration ONLY at Bike Reg.
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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.
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Instructor Corey Coogan Cisek has competed in cyclocross since 2007. Cisek is a 2-time National Champion in the Master's Category and has raced cyclocross professionally in Belgium, including representing the U.S. in over a dozen World Cups. Cisek has 12 years experience coaching endurance sports.