About Klishy Cyclocross Clinics:
This 8 week clinic/hot lap nights is targeted toward all levels from beginner to advanced cross racers!* Participants will learn about the proper equipment, techniques, race tactics, and make new friends during these clinics. Dates are below…
*Note: Riders can use a mountain bike. Cyclocross bikes are not necessary for participation.
Cost:
$10 per clinic – Includes instruction on equipment, technique and tactics.
Clinic dates & details:
Times:
- Weeks 1-4: 6:00pm till 7:30pm or dark.
- Weeks 5-8: 5:30pm till 7:00pm or dark.
2019 Scheduled dates (NOTICE – day of week for 2019 clinics & hot laps nights now takes place on Wednesday evenings!):
- 09/11: Cyclocross 101 – Duck Pond, Grand Junction, CO (Google Maps)
- 09/18: Hot Laps Night #1 – Duck Pond, Grand Junction, CO (Google Maps)
- 09/25: Cyclocross 201 – Duck Pond, Grand Junction, CO (Google Maps)
- 10/02: Hot Laps Night #2 – Duck Pond, Grand Junction, CO (Google Maps)
- 10/09: Advanced Cyclocross 1 – Duck Pond, Grand Junction, CO (Google Maps)
- 10/16: Hot Laps Night #3 – Duck Pond, Grand Junction, CO (Google Maps)
- 10/23: Advanced Cyclocross 2 – Duck Pond, Grand Junction, CO (Google Maps)
- 10/30: Hot Laps Night #4 – Duck Pond, Grand Junction, CO (Google Maps)
- 10/31 – 12/10: Available upon request.
Stay tuned by following us on MAD Racing Facebook or West Slope Cross Cup Facebook.
To Register for CX Clinics:
- Online: https://klishycrossclinics.itsyourrace.com//register
- Day of: Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign your waivers and make your payments.
- Payments: Digital (
), cash, and checks accepted! - Custom: Want your own clinic night, training plan, or private session? Send me an email!
About Klishy (John Klish):
John Klish is an American professional bike racer who specializes in Cyclocross, Mountain Bike, and Road racing. He is a Gold Deaflympian and is consistently one of the top Cyclocross and Mountain Bike racers in Colorado. When he is not racing bikes, he’s out enjoying the rivers and snow – he teaches how to play in those elements as well so he is a very passionate and skilled teacher.
Klishy currently lives in Grand Junction, Colorado and is the owner of Mountain and Desert (MAD) Racing, hosting sport events and providing event services ranging from event management to timing services.
Advanced Cyclocross 1
We’ll use the basic skills learned from the first couple of weeks to advance our cyclocross and riding skills!
- Review fundamental techniques.
- Faster and smoother dismount and remount.
- Advanced portaging and running techniques.
- Obstacles, barriers, stairs, sand pits, etc.
- Racing strategies.
Bike Handling 1:
Often overlooked in training, bike handling is one of the most important elements in cyclocross racing. A typical cross course may have 50 corners per lap, so imagine if you could gain a quarter second in every corner… Topics include:
- Body position.
- Cornering.
- Shifting and braking.
- Smooth and fast transitions.
- Sand pits, off-cambers, steep drops, and sketchy turns.
- Challenging conditions: mud, snow, loose gravel, etc.
