A key skill in cyclocross is getting off your bike as quickly and efficiently as possible. Dismount like a pro with GCN.
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We went to Belgium to learn about cyclo-cross from the best riders in the world. Bart Wellens and the Sunweb-Napoloeon Games team showed us how to dismount on a cross bike.
Dismounting is a critical skill because a cyclo-cross race can be won and lost in the running sections of a course. By knowing how to dismount, you can carry as much momentum as possible into the run and gap your rivals.
Most riders dismount on the left hand side of their bike. However, some are left handed or prefer to get off on the right hands side, so if this is you, just follow the instructions in the video but on the other side of your bike. First try this skill on a flat piece of grass at a slow speed. As you get better, try dismounting as close to an obstacle as possible - many pros can get off within 2 strides of a plank or set of stairs.
Comment and let us know how you get on!
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