So next week the track development classes are starting at Alpenrose. Anyone planning on going?

I am thinking I will do at least a couple weeks of them. Depending on how they are I will probably either keep doing those or start going to the Fast Twitch Fridays and try to get one weekday at the track for at least part of the summer. Im debating between driving or taking the bus up there for it after work.

I'm planning on teaching there ;D

Y'all will really like it. Dont know who else is teaching, but they are usually pretty sweet. Depending on how fast you pick it up, it normally takes 2 or 3 times to get real comfey in a pace line and ok with racing (we almost always do mock races at the end of the night).

The bus is ok to take up. Either the 1 will put you (almost) right in front of the entrance to the track, or the 54/56 will drop you at the bottom of shattuk. Then its like a .5 mile walk up the hill.

Look forward to seeing yall out there! I'm the dude in the bright ass yellow spandex

freebird:

I've gotten clearance from Mangement to attend the Weds classes. Pretty much the same deal-- I want to take the first couple of weeks and see where it goes (racing!).

I'ma drive and can put two bikes on the rear rack, and another two inside the sportwagon. That means I have room for three.
I'd love to drive you to the track, but I ain't a taxi service, so if you're serious you'll meet me at Laurelhurst park and we'll load up and go.

Whisperino.

word. what time would you head out....cuz as you know i get off late(630) on wednesdays. sorry I left abruptly the other night from the bye and bye. I was a little intoxicated.

oh btw I unfortunately I can't go this wednesday :(

If you need a bike, please get there at 5.30. Also, pretty, pretty please bring exact change. When everyone brings $20s for a $5 class, we run out of change real fast :)

Till dark. The class normally runs a couple hours, then we do some mock racing (usually). Then if there is any light left, we just open up the track and mess around. For people that really want to go fast, I usually do a "ride till you drop" paceline where I just slowly pick it up till everyone drops. It's just pretty laid back and chill :)

Anybody caravaning/carpooling out there? I'd really like to get out there. I'd need to rent...

playground_terror:

aw i would but i have class wednesday night. but i'm going to try and get out there every nice sunday after 2:30 if anyone is interested. Except this weekend...i'll be out of town.

Let's definitely start going every Sunday that we can (with the exception of this coming one). You know I'll chip in for gas and tell you that you look sexy.

playground_terror:

for sure. the only bummer is that im fairly certain in order to race you are required to have done at least one track class. so if you want to race try and skip class on a Wednesday and take a class at some point.

I think you're right. But the term will be over before you know it and that will probably be around the same time I'm comfortable with racing.

Sean, you should come out with Keven and I on Sundays, too.

Haha, ooh, seasoned pro, are we?

playground_terror:

most definitely. i'll be happy to show you the ropes....along with everyone else who will be out there.

yeah I am hell of nervous. pacelines are one thing on the road but I gotta say seeing it in person made me nervous. I am sure it's not that bad when you are out there.

playground_terror:

yeah for me its all about trusting the person in front of you. thats why during the class on saturday i made a point to stay behind an instructor the whole time and then staying on his ass. because there is nothing worse than getting stuck behind a squirly rider who has the potential to take you down. i get out of class at 7 this Wednesday....we could potentially drive out there and ride around after the class is up if you want....im seriously pissed i cant be there friday...at least ill get my 500 m in on thursday pending rain...

I really wish I could be there this wednesday but I have to work late every once in a while and wednesday is that day.fuck.

zacp:

Anybody caravaning/carpooling out there? I'd really like to get out there. I'd need to rent...

take the 54 or the 1 out there or ride

walton:

zacp:

Anybody caravaning/carpooling out there? I'd really like to get out there. I'd need to rent...

take the 54 or the 1 out there or ride

Yeah I might bus out there. I don't wanna ride there and then be all jello-legs on the track.

Kev, there really isnt a difference between what you did on Sat and what you would do on Wed, besides the outies being on the track with ya. You even did the mock scratch race right? If you feel ok/SAFE on the track, I'd say you would be ok to try an actual race. It's all about you feeling safe on the track. Falling isnt very fun, trust me.

Yeah, Thor, say hi next time!

no dress code at all! I've seen people take the classes in jeans, lycra, shorts...whatever. Just a helmet for sure.

Yeah, you can wear whatever you want, but I think you'll find that some spandex shorts will be more comfy.

I probably won't be wearing spandex of any form as I find it incredibly uncomfortable. I'll probably just try and pickup some wools that breath. Afterall, the wind resistance isn't a big deal for me.

THOR4LIFE:

Sleeveless tops are tabooish. At the classes, we really dont give a shit. But for the races, you have to have sleeves or some form or another.

And I somewhat said hi, I was rolling around with zak when kev was racing lol

Haha, sort of? We saw you, but you didn't say anything!

Hey Thor, if it's drizzling off and on like today, no class tomorrow?

playground_terror:

I actually really want a skin suit...but i am excited to rock the PSU kit for track....cutest colors that ever were.

Ahh, dude, I love that kit!

THOR4LIFE:

As for the skinsuit, if you are gonna do it, do it right:
http://www.bikejerseys.com/newzebskin06.html

Oh hell yeah, hahaha.

playground_terror:

i'm WAY more about the skeleton for sure though....like i said...Daft Punk Around the World...sexiest video ever.
http://www.bikejerseys.com/skelmusskin.html
i could go so fast in that...mmmmhmmmm

Hahaha, I love it. Please do it.

Ugh, I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow I've been looking forward to this all week.

Since it seems like there are a lot of people going to this does anyone want to get together for some beers after the class? The Dublin Pub is close by and has a good beer selection. We should take over the bar with our leopard print skin suits and spandex.