Cyclo Cross Clinics

So just some quick updates on the clinics Derrick and I will be holding. I know we said we would be doing more blog posts, but our little ranch lost it's Internet and we are waiting for the service providers to set up an account again. A few more days and we should be back in business with more blog posts of silliness that you probably don't even want to read. Back to the clincs, please read below........

CYCLEFIT Cyclo-Cross Beginner and Advanced Clinics

For men, women and kids ages 10+

Cyclo-Cross: 2hr BEGINNERS clinic
Location: Strathcona Parc - Ottawa

Monday Aug. 30Th, 2010
5:30pm-7:30pm

Rate:
FREE for CycleFit CHICK members
$15 of all other participants

See below for Beginner clinic details

Cyclo-Cross: 3hr BEGINNER and ADVANCED clinics

Location: Strathcona Parc, Ottawa

Monday Sept. 6th, 2010
Beginners Cross Clinic - 12pm-3pm
Advanced Cross Clinic - 3:15pm-6:15pm

Rate:

$20
See below for the Beginner and Advanced clinic details

HOW TO REGISTER:

Email CYCLEFIT@ROGERS.COM

Information Needed:

Name
Email
Phone/Cell number
We will phone to confirm and then bill you via PAYPAL

Beginners Clinic: For those getting started in cyclo cross (0-2 years experience). We will be working on bike mounts/dismounts, the basics of clipping in and unclipping, crossing low barriers, carrying/shouldering bike and running with it, as well as cornering on various surfaces (gravel, sand, dirt, grass).

Advanced Clinic: For more experienced cyclo cross racers and have been doing it for a few years but need some tips and methods to practice and develop their skills further. We will be working on barriers with speed and how to keep your momentum, off camber riding, tight cornering on various surfaces (gravel, sand, dirt, grass), as well as steep hills and how to power over them with out getting off your bike.

Both Clinics: Will also discuss equipment, clothing and tire selection advice. Warming up for races, the best way to warm up as well as get a feel for the course, and cooling down. Any questions/discussions from clinic participants.
Also minor help in setting up bikes as it is slightly different to a road set up.

What to Bring:

Helmet
Bike and Equipment/clothing (even a MTB could be used)
Snack food and water bottle

About your instructors- Natasha and Derrick:

Natasha Elliott is a professional cyclo cross racer with Garneau Club Chaussures. In 2008 (her 3rd season of cyclo cross), she started to excel and really find her love for cyclo cross racing. That year she won 7 international UCI races across North America and her highest ranking was 16th in the World, she also placed 13th at a World Cup in France. 2009 brought even more success with bigger wins, including the Grand Prix of Gloucester double wins, considered the New England world's of cyclo-cross, the NACT series overall championship title and was ranked as high as 13th in the world. Back from an illness that kept her out of racing and training from last fall to this summer, she brings to the 2010 season even better form and expects to have even greater success. Through out her campaign she has raced on many different circuits in many different countries around the world. Natasha is very energetic with lots of tricks and tips she has learned through her cyclo cross career that she is willing to share with you. You can follow Natasha and her husband on their blog at

derrickandnatashathedynamicduo.blogspot.com

DERRICK ST.JOHN

Derrick St John is a professional road and cross racer with Garmeau. He finished 2nd at Canadian Cross Nationals in 2009 and stepped on the podium several times in the Verge series and Toronto Intl Cross. This year he also finished 2nd at the mount Megantic stage at the Tour de Beauce. Derrick will share tips to make you strong and has some unique skills that will amp up your cross riding.

NCE