Big Swingin' Cycles Cyclocross Clinics

 

It's not the off-season, It's Cross Season!  Your invited to attend two great clinics about one of the hottest events in cycling:  Cyclocross!

 

We will be hosting an in store clinic at our Lombard St. store, next Thursday evening, October 2nd at 7:30 PM.  This clinic will focus on all the "why, where, how, who, etc. about cyclocross - all your questions will be answered and will get you the info you need to start crossing.

 

The in store clinic will be followed up by an "on course" clinic Saturday morning, October 4th at 12:00 pm, at the Super Prestige series' Milagra Ridge course in Brisbane.  Get a chance to pre ride the course the day before the first race and learn proper cross technique from experienced cross riders.

 

If you already do some competitive or serious recreational cycling:  Road Racing, MTB Racing, Tri's, etc., cross is a great activity to keep your base fitness going in the Fall and Winter month's.  Furthermore, if you've never done any competitive cycling, it's one of the best ways to get started.  Here's a brief rundown of additional reasons why you might want to try cyclocross this season:

 

- 2003 / 2004 is a watershed year for cross in the Bay Area.  A new, UCI cross series, the Bay Area Super Prestige Series has been added, in addition to several other established events.  There will be races every weekend, and most are 10 to 30 minutes from the City.

 

- Improve you bike handling and fitness!

 

- Minimal time commitment - cross races only last 30 - 45 minutes.

 

- Safe - cross races are on a combination of dirt and pavement, with sections of off-bike running (barriers, run ups, etc) and speeds are considerably slower than road racing.  The likelihood of a crash at 35 mph in a pack is virtually nil.

 

- Friends / Family can actually spectate and get involved!  Races are on a short circuit course, making it fun and exciting for friends and family to watch and cheer!  They can even help out by handing out water bottles, spare wheels, etc.

 

- Minimal investment in equipment to get started - in most cases, you can get started in cross without having to invest in lots of new equipment.

 

- Pro support from Big Swingin' Cycles - BSC is a sponsor of the Super Prestige Series and will provide on course support and pit services to customers.

 

Call or come by if you have any questions.  If possible, please RSVP if you plan to attend either of the clinics.  Look forward to seeing you soon.

 

Brian Bruckner

 

Big Swingin' Cycles                                    Big Swingin' Cycles

1122 Taraval St.                                         2157 Lombard St

SF CA 94116                                             SF CA 94123

415 661 2462                                            415 441 6292

 

brian@bigswingincycles.com                       http://www.bigswingincycles.com