VIBES were HIGH after Saturday’s amazing practice!  We were sad to miss riding at Penasquitos but San Elijo ended up providing unreal views, epic dirt and challenging hills that made us stronger!  Peaks and Popsicles for the win!

 

THANK you to all the athletes who completed their season GOALS sheet for me.  I have already begun reaching out to athletes to discuss their goals.

 

*Please do not wait to fix your bike until you show up to practice!  Athletes, please address any issues with your bike as soon as possible and bring it to a team mechanic between practices (TREK San Marcos or Eds Bicycle Shop, Vista), or ask a coach for help after practice, or watch a YouTube video on bike repairs.

 

SKILL OF THE WEEK:  “Surge, Soft Pedal, Shift”- Coaches will be reminding riders to make smooth shifting choices when riding.  Smooth, reliable gear changes on the trail, particularly when you’re under some load (like climbing or accelerating out of a corner) help to avoid too much tension on the chain, which can cause skipping, “crunchy” shifting or damage to the drive train.

 

COACHES Corner:

1. Don’t forget to recognize athletes who demonstrate exceptional actions with a CORE sticker!
2. Praise the effort athletes are putting in at practice
3. Continue to champion SAFE riding and proper trail etiquette

 

Week at a Glance:

TUESDAY Practice: 4:00pm-5:5:15pm  Sikes Adobe, Lake Hodges

Thursday Practice: 4:00-5:15pm  Del Dios, Hodgee Lot- We will be riding the time trial course

Saturday Practice: 10:00-12:00  Del Dios, Hodgee Lot-  TIME TRIAL-

 

SAVE THE DATE: VAIL LAKE PRACTICE and TEAM BBQ on Saturday, January 24^th!  Details on Team Snap!

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RIDE ON!!

Coach Carrie