When I last wrote, I had just returned from watching 2 fellow pedallers do battle on a local cycling circuit. This weekend I had opportunity to attend a purpose built race circuit in Paignton, the Torbay Velopark. The purpose of the visit was not to race, no I would never put myself through that indignity, but for a cycle coaching session. This was with Martin Burrows of KoM coaching who put us through various drills on a 500m loop of the 1.5km Velopark circuit.
We learned the art of cornering without grounding the pedal, built confidence in close group riding leaning on and placing a hand on your partner's shoulder while pedalling and a range of manoeuvres while cycling in the peloton.
I had my rear view camera running through some of the session and this one here just shouted for a Salsa dance track to be added!
The day was amazing. We did have opportunity to do a little racing amongst ourselves too and this just confirmed my opening statement; I shall not be repeating this anytime soon.
