OFFCAMBER XC MTB RACE – Sunday 16th March 2025
6 members from SRAMcc entered the Off Camber MTB race at Blandford on Sunday, tackling a punishing 90 minute course in glorious sunshine.
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Pedaling efficiency
Pedaling efficiency is key to ensuring that you get the maximum power from each revolution. A smooth pedaling technique can also reduce the chance of injury to joints and muscles as well as putting less stress on your bike components. The typical route we use will be a simple route around the woodford valley ( anticlockwise, as per the time trial route, but with a side trip up Mile hill). These exercises can be done almost anywhere though. The training here isn’t a race, it’s about trying to perfect the technique, so slow things down first, and concentrate to get things right – a speed increase will soon follow 🙂 On the level – Single leg pedaling drills. Without shifting your backside on the seat, unclip one foot from the pedal and with the other leg, spend 30-60sec pedalling in a light gear. Concentrate to maintain a positive force on…
Salisbury Plain Pedal
35 mile route over fast terrain without too much climbing Head away from Five Rivers along the boardwalks and bridlepaths to Avon Farm Cottages. Turn onto the roads at the cottages and follow the woodford valley to the Bridge Inn Past the pub turn right and take the singletrack to Wilsford Cum Lake Cross the road here picking up the bridleway taking you to the A303 at Stonehenge Over the A303 take the byways to Larkhill and turn left onto the road. Turn right after a short spin along the road to get onto Salisbury Plain and pick up the Southern Transit. Cross the A345 at Brigmerston and continue over the river Avon on the Southern Transit Turn right up the hill at the Silkhill Plantation leaving the Southern Transit and picking up the byway to Bulford Camp. Take the single track through the trees at Bulford Camp to come…
Group Riding
Sitting on a wheel This is a valuable thing to learn, its here where you get the most protection from the wind. If there is a rider on your wheel then you have a number of  obligations Don’t slow down without warning Don’t leave any gap open with the rider in front of you Pass on all instructions up / down the line Don’t be lazy 😉 Once you get a bit stronger you are obliged to get off the back of the bunch and make your way to the front and do your bit. Not going through messes up the rhythm of the group. Missing turns and cruising at the back all day is a quick way to lose other riders’ respect. Relay all cycling information It’s important that you let everyone behind know what’s coming up. Those at the back won’t be able to see, so are relying on…