Cornering and race situations

Multi Discipline

1. Maintain or gain position in any corner type in a race.
2. Demonstrate race craft to approach and exploit corner (i.e., gain places)
3. Maintain speed around a corner.

‍MTB/CX 1. Gain speed around a corner on a downhill trail 2. Identify and ride different cornering lines, berms, e.g. ride low->high and high->low.

1. Gain speed around a corner on a downhill trail
2. Identify and ride different cornering lines, berms, e.g. ride low->high and high->low.

‍BMX

1. Rail a berm and show high-low, low-high and the racing line through corners.

‍Road

1. Perform correct cornering posture and line choice to take the safest, quickest line.
2. Corner in a line of riders and hold a wheel at race pace.

‍Cycle Speedway

1. Lean to the inside and skim the surface of the track with the inside foot.
2. Tuck the right knee into the frame.
3. Confidently perform these skills within a group situation.

Riders demonstrate

• Looking in the direction of travel.
• Inside pedal up.
• Leaning into the bend.