I got the call to meet in a secret cyclocross training location in the middle of Burlington. Asking no questions I threw on my trusty mix-matched kit and sped at high cadence to the scene. Bobby Bailey, coach and founder of 1K2GO was waiting to lead me through some choice CX drills to improve both strength and skill.
As to not reveal any trade secret of the man himself (Bobby... not me), the night ended with some simple mounting and dismounting drills to help with the fluidity and comfort of getting on and off the bike and high speeds. It is important to remember when dismounting to have a stabilizing hand on the top tube before your final foot touches the ground. That way if the bike hits something after the dismount, you then have the ability to keep control of the bike. It also decreases the chances of the chain bouncing off the rings and dropping.
Visit 1K2GO for more information on Bobby Bailey and his methods.
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