RESTARTING ON A CLIMB
Restarting on a Climb allows the rider to get back on the bike and start climbing again from a standing still position.
WHERE IT IS USED
Restarting on a Climb is used anytime the rider needs to start after stopping.
KEYWORDS – RESTARTING ON A CLIMB
| 1. Lock. 2. Lean Bike. 3. Power Forward. 4. Push. 5. Release (Brakes). 6. Continue. |
INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATION
Side view demonstration. Easy non-technical climb.
PERFORM A DEMONSTRATION – The instructor must perform a demonstration for each progression.
LOCATION FOR DEMONSTRATION
Start with non-technical terrain, gradually moving to steeper more technical terrain.
SITE SELECTION – If possible, find an uphill paved or grass surface you can close off and use for your climbing skills lesson.
GOAL OF THE LESSON
To restart successfully on climbs.
KEYWORDS -The describing words used to teach the skill.
PHASE BREAKDOWN – Used to help the instructor create a deeper understanding of the skill, how it is broken down into the key Bike/Body movements, and the correct order they should be performed.
| THREE PHASE | KEYWORDS RESTARTING ON A CLIMB | THE KEY BIKE/BODY MOVEMENTS TEACHING POINTS |
|---|---|---|
| Set Up | Lock Lean Bike | The rider stands over the bike with the bike facing directly up the slope. Check that both wheels have a clear line to roll forward. The brakes are Locked to keep the bike from rolling back. Lean the Bike towards the ground foot. Create a tripod between the bike and the foot for stability. The upper body is low over the handlebar with the elbows bent, and fingers remaining on the brakes. |
| The Move | Power Forward Push Release (Brakes) | The rider places the forward foot on the pedal at the 1 o’clock position with the other foot resting on the ground. Simultaneously, The rider Powers Forward using a power stroke into the pedal with your forward foot. Pushing off the ground with the rear foot. Releasing the brakes. |
| Follow Through | Continue | The rider Continues pedaling forward smoothly bringing their body onto the bike. |
Additional information:
On the first pedal stroke, pedal forward smoothly, to avoid overpowering and losing rear wheel traction.
On Steep Climbs, riders with shorter legs may need to lean the bike more to mount the bike, including a strong push to right the bike and pedal.
On Loose Technical Terrain, have riders reposition the bike on more of an angle to the uphill versus directly up the slope.
GROUP MANAGEMENT – Have the riders come through one at a time. Instruct the group to wait off to the side at the top of the climb of each section, until the last rider has come through, before giving further instructions.
METHOD OF OBSERVATION – Set yourself near the rider (side view) or just above if limited space, to see the power forward and push as they restart next to you.
ERROR DETECTION AND CORRECTIONS – Positive – Constructive – Positive.
ERROR DETECTION AND CORRECTION
Example: Rear wheel loses traction.
- Make sure the rider has enough weight on the rear wheel staying low above the saddle until the rear wheel starts moving the bike forward.
- Check for appropriate gearing – make sure the rider is in the proper gear for the terrain.
Example: Front wheel unweighted and wandering.
- The rider needs to get their shoulders low and over the handlebar.
Example: The rider is unbalanced.
- Make sure the rider has established a stable tripod between the bike and the foot by leaning the bike the correct amount.
- Make sure the rider’s ground foot push-off is not too hard.
PROGRESSIONS– Teach the skill in smaller steps to ensure the rider is proficient in that step before advancing to the next step in the skill.
RIDE STANDARD – The BICP ride standard is used for testing riders for certification.
SKILL PROGRESSIONS
PROGRESSION ONE
Have the riders practice Restarting on a moderate climb.
PROGRESSION TWO
Change the terrain. Have the riders practice Restarting on a Climb on a steeper climb.
PROGRESSION THREE (RIDE STANDARD)
Change the terrain. Have the riders practice Restarting on a Climb on loose or dirt climb.
WRAP UP THE LESSON – Have the riders leave on a positive note. Remind the riders of their accomplishments and suggest a goal or things to practice.
