How weekly cycle races at Northbrook velodrome build excitement, community. nb_parks AlongForTheRide cycling
Downhill, tailwind-aided, I can top 35 mph on my road bike, albeit with greater trepidation as I age. Cycling that fast without brakes or coasting ability, alongside other brakeless bikers buzzing mere inches away, however, exceeds my tolerance.
They race with no brakes, dropped handle bars, pedal clips, bolted axles, and one fixed gear -- consequently, no coasting. If bike wheels are turning, so are legs. Without brakes, riders decelerate by exiting a draft, climbing the embankment or applying backward leg pressure. Val Brostrom, NCC's co-race director notes,"Racers need USAC licenses to compete on Thursdays. Weekend sprint omniums and timed events don't require licenses, helping lower the entry barrier , allowing us to lower entry fees. One-day licenses are acceptable for novice racers."
Labbé's vocal energy announcing races, especially close finishes, excites even rookie spectators like me. Very familiar with individual racers, he's been on the mic there for six years, starting with his son's racing. Having previously announced criteriums and cyclocross races, the NCC recruited him for Thursdays."I like telling their stories, highlighting what I see. I don't have to make things up.
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