Clinic love: “Carning” in California
Hi all. Just returned from two weeks away; one in California teaching, one in Martha’s Vineyard sleeping and fishing. The sleeping was much more successful than the fishing. Highlights from the clinics, and the word of the week:
carn verb. To crash, to damage one’s flesh. Dude, my front tire washed out and I totally carned!
Southridge Park, Fontana, CA
Pinned from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.: I did a private with professional percussionist Eric (great rhythm), then I rode DH with my buddy Jason, then I taught seven guys from the InCycle DH squad.
While I was riding with Jason I made a mistake that resulted in two very bloody elbows. When the InCycle race guys showed up, they were like, “Wait, the guy who’s supposed to teach us just carned?” Carned … great word.
Aliso/Woods Canyons, SoCal
My buddies and I used to ride this park back when it first opened. The park is now surrounded by houses, but the trails still rip. To think I used to hit 50 mph on my hot pink 1990 Diamondback Apex in full Lycra (also hot pink) …
Mere Mortals, NorCal
“Everyone else’s slow is our fast” is their motto. They are a fun group who rides with “no drops, no pressure and no egos.” www.mere-mortals.org
And back in Boulder …
I was home for 16 hours between trips, and we rocked a fun Core Skills clinic.
It feels great to be back home. Yesterday’s Aggro Clinic was super cool, and I have a private group this afternoon. These guys are all gnarly MX and ski patrol dudes.
Dare I say braaap?
Thanks Lee! I’ve been able to learn how important the flat back is to get your legs into it.
I’ve been working on it this weekend, and the tips for shorter cranks are making all the difference!