Just learned how to do a track stand!
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Just learned how to do a track stand!
I was practicing doing a standing track stand for about 15 minutes, and then a huge 'click' happened. Strange how that comes about! After that I could do them for about 5 seconds persistently. After another 45 minutes I could hold for about 15-30 seconds persistently.
Anyways, I'm feeling quite good about this; so thought I'd brag a little!
Anyways, I'm feeling quite good about this; so thought I'd brag a little!
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I was practicing doing a standing track stand for about 15 minutes, and then a huge 'click' happened. Strange how that comes about! After that I could do them for about 5 seconds persistently. After another 45 minutes I could hold for about 15-30 seconds persistently.
Anyways, I'm feeling quite good about this; so thought I'd brag a little!
Anyways, I'm feeling quite good about this; so thought I'd brag a little!
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Now practice at a busy intersection with people looking at you and waiting behind you
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The secret, I think, is not to think about it. I find that I have much better results if I stare at the ground a few feet ahead of me, and not at the traffic light that I'm waiting for or whatever. In any case, well done for getting it to click.
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I thought it would take weeks. Also, I thought it would be extremely difficult to maintain. It's not really that much to keep up; the brain seems to do it automatically.
I practice my tricks at the (generally busy) skate park with people of all ages watching, kids zooming by on scooters out of nowhere, and always having to look around to make sure I'm not in anyone's way.
As for people staring, it happens all the time. Several people at the skate park were staring at me at one time or another today. All these challenges add up to make one a better rider.
Thanks. I've tried looking at the ground, at a distant, still object, and at the moving riders at the skate park. All seemed to yield the same result for me.
Valid point about trying not to think about it; the mind will do the trick far better than I would had I consciously tried doing it.
As for people staring, it happens all the time. Several people at the skate park were staring at me at one time or another today. All these challenges add up to make one a better rider.
Valid point about trying not to think about it; the mind will do the trick far better than I would had I consciously tried doing it.
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Congratulations, that is an accomplishment. I can still do a trackstand, but not as well as I could not that many years ago. I now only use them on occasion and for short durations, like seconds. My age is showing in balance and perception. My knees do not like them all that well either. But that is OK, still getting a lot of miles and time riding and working on and looking at bikes/bike stuff.
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Congratulations, that is an accomplishment. I can still do a trackstand, but not as well as I could not that many years ago. I now only use them on occasion and for short durations, like seconds. My age is showing in balance and perception. My knees do not like them all that well either. But that is OK, still getting a lot of miles and time riding and working on and looking at bikes/bike stuff.
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Thank you!
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In case anyone is interested, the track stand in artistic cycling is called a stillstand on pedals (#1141a, 1pt). A freehand stillstand on pedals is done hands-free (#1141b, 1.2pts). I hope to learn this move next (ffwd to 33secs):
It must be held for 3 seconds to be valid. Looks as if she may be stabilizing the bars with her leg?
Can anyone do this move or something close to it? Any advice?
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In case anyone is interested, the track stand in artistic cycling is called a stillstand on pedals (#1141a, 1pt). A freehand stillstand on pedals is done hands-free (#1141b, 1.2pts). I hope to learn this move next (ffwd to 33secs):
It must be held for 3 seconds to be valid. Looks as if she may be stabilizing the bars with her leg?
Can anyone do this move or something close to it? Any advice?
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Congratulations, track standing is a nifty skill.
The being said, my only fall of 2019 (so far) was while attempting a track stand. I didn't notice that my chain had dropped, until it was too late to clip out. Fun fact: it's really hard to do a track stand without a chain.
The being said, my only fall of 2019 (so far) was while attempting a track stand. I didn't notice that my chain had dropped, until it was too late to clip out. Fun fact: it's really hard to do a track stand without a chain.
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Clearly you're a natural.
Sounds embarrassing. I couldn't imagine doing a track stand without the ability to pedal. Though, perhaps it can be done with one foot on the front tire, rocking the tire back and forth.
* progress *
Today I practiced for about 90 mins at the skate park. I worked on holding the bars with as gentle a grip as possible. Was able to go hands-free .5-1.5 seconds.
Noticed that I'm much better at recovering from a botched track stand by peddling backwards (I ride direct drive) and weaving, sharp turns. I can now re-position the peddles and my body while in the track stand. This is helping with getting the handlebars to rest on my thigh, so I can go hands-free as in the video above.
Congratulations, track standing is a nifty skill.
The being said, my only fall of 2019 (so far) was while attempting a track stand. I didn't notice that my chain had dropped, until it was too late to clip out. Fun fact: it's really hard to do a track stand without a chain.
The being said, my only fall of 2019 (so far) was while attempting a track stand. I didn't notice that my chain had dropped, until it was too late to clip out. Fun fact: it's really hard to do a track stand without a chain.
* progress *
Today I practiced for about 90 mins at the skate park. I worked on holding the bars with as gentle a grip as possible. Was able to go hands-free .5-1.5 seconds.
Noticed that I'm much better at recovering from a botched track stand by peddling backwards (I ride direct drive) and weaving, sharp turns. I can now re-position the peddles and my body while in the track stand. This is helping with getting the handlebars to rest on my thigh, so I can go hands-free as in the video above.
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Nice work!
I can still, to this day, only execute a track stand on a fixed gear bike. Sadly, I rarely ride fixed anymore, so there's just a lot of clipping in and out.
I can still, to this day, only execute a track stand on a fixed gear bike. Sadly, I rarely ride fixed anymore, so there's just a lot of clipping in and out.
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The next adaptation will be a reverse handlebar seated track stand. The issue will be how to have the bars turned to a 45 degree angle but still have both legs on the pedals; when the bars are turned in such a way, there is less room for the legs and things become quite cramped, causing the bars to straighten up. The key will be to find a way to keep that 45 degree angle.
Not sure how doable it is for me, but I will try.
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On a freewheel bike, you can use the crown of the road: turn into it and rock back and forth.
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Congrats! I aspire to do one myself. Perhaps I'll make it my winter learning activity.
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Have you put some time i to try?
I'm just thankful I ride fixie, lol.
A great trick to learn over the winter!
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It's cool how learning one trick opens a pathway to others; the track stand helps with many tricks that involve biking backwards (fixie) or preparing for a trick from a standstill.
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It's cool how learning one trick opens a pathway to others; the track stand helps with many tricks that involve biking backwards (fixie) or preparing for a trick from a standstill.