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having a go at track cycling

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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,050 ✭✭✭EmcD123


    gadetra wrote: »
    :eek: *runs away scared when Weepsie turns up* :p ah no Do come along and give it a go. I think the first accreditation is the end of February/start of March I think?

    end of february is perfect as i'll just be back on the bike again at that stage.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 19,466 Mod ✭✭✭✭Weepsie


    gadetra wrote: »
    :eek: *runs away scared when Weepsie turns up* :p ah no Do come along and give it a go. I think the first accreditation is the end of February/start of March I think?

    Should be when I've lost the worst of the christmas excess so might look into it


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,450 ✭✭✭Harrybelafonte


    Weepsie wrote: »
    I could be tempted to give track a go for a few reasons. In my younger years when I played a loot of football (both types) and hurling I was ultra competitive (though not necessarily good). I like doing long cycles and sportives, but the though of bunch racing and my clumsiness might not be great in the likes of A4 but I think I could manage it better on a track.

    Lastly, and mostly, it's an excuse to get another bike

    Track is mostly bunch racing too y'know? There are just more rules about it and you get a chance to get used to it before actual racing. It's at closer quarters than road and at higher speeds too. Try it and see how it goes.


  • Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 74,773 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    Track is mostly bunch racing too y'know?
    Despite that in my view it is much safer than A4 racing.There is much more discipline on the track. Coaches are there to keep their eyes on eveything that's going on, and accreditation teaches the basics. Obviously accidents can never be ruled out, but it's a discipline I will certainly continue attempting as long as I am fit and healthy enough to do so. I will probably never do another A4 Open race because of the higher risks involved (which admitedly are probably going to be "riskier" for me than most)


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,050 ✭✭✭EmcD123


    Just as an update here, I'm going to try it ,ive got the go ahead and the club are going to try and facilitate it, haha im really excited for it.

    When does 2015 accreditation(or whatever its called ) start?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,538 ✭✭✭nak


    EmcD123 wrote: »
    Just as an update here, I'm going to try it ,ive got the go ahead and the club are going to try and facilitate it, haha im really excited for it.

    When does 2015 accreditation(or whatever its called ) start?

    Most likely February/March


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,450 ✭✭✭Harrybelafonte


    check the calendar


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,050 ✭✭✭EmcD123


    check the calendar
    I can only find dates for 2014.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,450 ✭✭✭Harrybelafonte


    they'll be similar for 2015


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,457 ✭✭✭lennymc


    Beasty wrote: »
    Despite that in my view it is much safer than A4 racing.

    ditto

    fair play Emc - hope you enjoy it!

    Only 4 weeks or so until I get my new bike. cant wait.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,050 ✭✭✭EmcD123


    lennymc wrote: »
    ditto

    fair play Emc - hope you enjoy it!

    Only 4 weeks or so until I get my new bike. cant wait.
    I hope i enjoy it too,just need to start getting training in now to prepare :)


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,813 Mod ✭✭✭✭eeeee


    EmcD123 wrote: »
    I hope i enjoy it too,just need to start getting training in now to prepare :)

    Accreditation starts the last week of February/first week of March. It is weather dependent though. No need to prepare, accreditation isn't arduous, it's more about learning about safety, track etiquette and the bike. Mainly about rules of the track. You can prepare for a track based addiction!


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,050 ✭✭✭EmcD123


    gadetra wrote: »
    Accreditation starts the last week of February/first week of March. It is weather dependent though. No need to prepare, accreditation isn't arduous, it's more about learning about safety, track etiquette and the bike. Mainly about rules of the track. You can prepare for a track based addiction!
    I have been told before that its seriously addictive. Is actually using the bike difficult though?the fixed gear thing makes me a bit nervous although not nervous enough not to try :cool:


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,813 Mod ✭✭✭✭eeeee


    EmcD123 wrote: »
    I have been told before that its seriously addictive. Is actually using the bike difficult though?the fixed gear thing makes me a bit nervous although not nervous enough not to try :cool:

    Not difficult at all just different. It doesn't take long to get used to. It's the safest form of cycling :cool:


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,050 ✭✭✭EmcD123


    gadetra wrote: »
    Not difficult at all just different. It doesn't take long to get used to. It's the safest form of cycling :cool:
    Its probably a silly thing to worry about but is stopping the bike difficult to do?


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,813 Mod ✭✭✭✭eeeee


    EmcD123 wrote: »
    Its probably a silly thing to worry about but is stopping the bike difficult to do?


    No, not at all, once you get used to it. You slow down and stop/grab the fence. It becomes second nature after one or two goes. Just give yourself time. You'll be fine, honestly. It is essentially riding a bike. For me ti was remembering not to freewheel. I only forgot once, the bike kicks your ass! It's very natural and normal after a tiny amount of time.

    The biggest thing is safety and track etiquette. That's number 1. Everything else follows from that. The rules make you a much better road cyclist too IMO.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,050 ✭✭✭EmcD123


    gadetra wrote: »
    No, not at all, once you get used to it. You slow down and stop/grab the fence. It becomes second nature after one or two goes. Just give yourself time. You'll be fine, honestly. It is essentially riding a bike. For me ti was remembering not to freewheel. I only forgot once, the bike kicks your ass! It's very natural and normal after a tiny amount of time.

    The biggest thing is safety and track etiquette. That's number 1. Everything else follows from that. The rules make you a much better road cyclist too IMO.
    Sounds really good, the more i hear about it the more impressed i get by the whole thing.
    I'm surprised more people dont try it out because it looks great


  • Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 74,773 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    EmcD123 wrote: »
    I'm surprised more people dont try it out because it looks great
    Some people think going round an oval continuously must be boring. I rarely hear that from anyone that has given it a go though. When you move onto racing it's even better. The leagues over the summer tend to be well attended, extremely competitive and thoroughly addictive. On top of that you often get 4 chances to race in an evening, and because the races are short I've found it relatively easy to race on the road or do a TT the night before or after a Sundrive track league evening.


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