From heine@u.washington.edu Mon Apr 1 16:09:01 1996 Return-Path: Received: from homer12.u.washington.edu by lists.u.washington.edu (5.65+UW96.03/UW-NDC Revision: 2.33 ) id AA23604; Mon, 1 Apr 96 16:09:00 -0800 Received: from localhost by homer12.u.washington.edu (5.65+UW96.03/UW-NDC Revision: 2.33 ) id AA135970; Mon, 1 Apr 96 16:09:00 -0800 Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 16:08:59 -0800 (PST) From: Jan Heine To: uwracing@u.washington.edu Subject: technical questions, leadouts Message-Id: Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII So in the 3s race, our leadouts didn't really work, despite everybody involved giving it their best. So I have a few questions to the experienced racers or those who watch all those Euro-videos: 1. When leading out, should the person being led stay on the leadouts wheel all the time while they make their way through the pack? Or is it possible to separate (e.g., when the leadout goes through a gap that closes before the other can get through) and then "reunite"? 2. Does the lead person try to get on wheels themselves or rather sprint by themselves on the side, giving the rear person a clear path to the line once they come by? 3. Does the front person sprint sitting and steady or all-out and standing? I find it hard to hang onto the wheel of an all-out sprinter, as they move too much. 4. Where to start the sprint? Yesterday, we were in about 20th position when starting, I think that is a little too far back. 5. Is it conceivable with 4 riders to lead into the sprint, and one after another peeling off the front until the last wins? Or will others come around? Your input is appreciated, so that next time we can win the 3s..... Otherwise, thanks for organizing a great event last weekend. It was great fun. Jan .