Teaching Tactics - Tuesday Night Crits

Teaching race tactics through on board cameras #VIRBAdventures

Play by play

0:13 Nice. Carrying momentum up the hill, shooting a hole, and testing the legs early.

0:40 Good bridge. He is still holding good speed so sit in and recover

0:52 Make sure you know if you have guys behind you. and whether or not to attack or pull through

1:10 Do whatever will require less energy and make other racers do more On a circuit like this figure out where it is best on the course to pull or sit in

1:44 So by him pulling on the uphill you receive less recovery. Try to switch that

2:02 Look to sit in and recover. But be ready to slot into a good position Now that others have joined you read who is around you (will help to know how hard to work)

2:23 Really work to make sure you don't slide too far back

2:38 Be mindful of those struggling to hold wheels. Get in front of them when possible

2:54 Pace is super slow here. Good time to move around and play your cards

3:05 Always be trying to break as little as possible. Momentum is your friend

3:17 Better to jump early rather then late in this case. Easier to close the gap then let it get a few seconds first

3:50 Nice work following a wheel to get you to where you need to be

4:07 Always be looking up the road a bit so you don't get gapped by the rider in front of you

4:47 Maybe try sticking to the left next time if you are looking to move up. Try to use moments like these to cary momentum to move up. Find holes

4:57 Lots of time in the wind here with little gain

5:04 Looks like the right side is a better spot

5:15 Yaya! Perfect job using momentum to carry yourself a few spots. But make sure you slot back in to not use too much energy.

5:32 Pace eased up so the next move goes. Wise of you to let this one go as you had two teammates in it. Your HR has also been pegged nice and high so good to recover.

5:48 Always be reading those around you. This will give you a heads up if you will be forced to jump or not.

6:14 Good to recover. But don't slip too far back.

6:31 Remember to talk to your team mates

6:50 Nice Dig!

7:16 Out in the wind here and trying to move up when the pace is up. Save energy.

7:28 Again speed is really high so tuck in and wait for a better/easier chance to move up.

7:51 Good moving into position to attack, but remember its best not to go from the front

7:59 Yes! Solid jump. Way to commit.

8:07 Good! Good! Get there!

8:13 Good spot to hit it! Can tell the others are hesitating. Key corner for carrying momentum and saving energy, really work on mastering corners like these.