i'm gettin better at mtn cross, but my gate start is still really slow. any tips? :dancing:
holeshot tips?
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pedal harder than everyone else.
Good advice from the ToMo.
Also, look to a spot early on from the gates, and make it a point to beat everyone else to that point. It should be just past the first obstacle.
Also, look to a spot early on from the gates, and make it a point to beat everyone else to that point. It should be just past the first obstacle.
I am personally partial to the juke
Go to gate practice at the local BMX tracks
Why don't you just put a stick in everyone elses' wheels? 
Lots and lots of gate starts(see MB's post). Gate starts are all muscle. You may not need huge muscles, but the ones you have need to be quick. I used to go to Sky High about 4 or more days a week. You do not need the gate up to practice... just get in the gate with some friends and race.
I have heard rumor that Gates will be Cadence next year. Has anyone else heard that?
Cadence?
Cadence= Riders ready, watch the gate...Beepbeepbeepbeep...BEEEEEEEEEEEEP
Random= Riders Ready, 7 seconds
Random= Riders Ready, 7 seconds
Motionboy2 said:
I sure hope so, I could never get a good snap at the nats - but at the mtn states cup I had some pretty decent starts... we'll see!
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Oh, thats cool. I definitely prefer that.
Henry, you should come over to my house and practice on my gate.
Also, if you want a good gate, use clipless.
Also, if you want a good gate, use clipless.
Clipless does help. But in mtn-x it can suck to pop out. Especially with all of those damn flat turns.