Three Peaks Cyclocross

[stevefoster]

yes, but also X3 British Cyclocross Champion.

And in front of everyone bar Jebby last year

[trilathon]

not when compared to road or track riding..

so it's still very important then, as aero is critical in those disciplines

come on...''variety of hand psoitions'' races last an hour plus a lap...it's not stage racing


why the penchant for skinsuits ?

[Hanneke]

I find I have the best control descending when on the drops... both in handling the bike and in stopping power, i.e. hand position on the brakes...

I treated myself to RED brakepads for 3 Peaks last night

[Hanneke]

why the penchant for skinsuits ?

I wear a skinsuit in a cunning ploy to distract male competitors so that I stand a better chance in finishing higher up the field

[trilathon]

I wear a skinsuit in a cunning ploy to distract male competitors so that I stand a better chance in finishing higher up the field

that's so naughty....those vets are probably already at max HR !

[trilathon]

"most cross riding is done on the hoods or bar-tops"

these two positions are very different

Having watched every World Cup CX race for the last 3 years I'd say a more accurate statement, imo, would be 'most cx racing is done on the hoods or drops'

[trilathon]

having said the above...the only photos I have of myself from cx races I have my hands on the tops and am powering through mud

but then, I'm a rank amateur

and have cross top levers

[Hanneke]

having said the above...the only photos I have of myself from cx races I have my hands on the tops and am powering through mud

but then, I'm a rank amateur

and have cross top levers

I tend to be on the tops when climbing up something steep but not very technical... rest of the time, I tend to be on the drops mostly as I find it gives me more control...

But going really steeply donwhill on the drops is somewhat scary, as if I am about to be launched over the handlebars head first...

I have no idea what other poeple do, I only just started riding a cross bike off road and just do what makes me feel most confident...

[Ady In Accy]

Whichever bike I am on I am rarely on the drops - don't like the feeling, much prefer the hoods. Each to their own.

[nikalas]

Whichever bike I am on I am rarely on the drops - don't like the feeling, much prefer the hoods. Each to their own.

I think that what it really boils down to and that Tri and I got a bit off topic

Bar-tops give you a nice option but it's all about personal preference.... with regards to skin-suits, that's just kinkiness