Franco802
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Glad it went well overall, bummed you got dehydrated!
There is some good info up here on dehydration have a look in the Health and Fitness section. I used to get headaches too, and if I stay ahead on the water and electrolytes, no real issues.
When you say bottles of water, how big were the bottles?
US Army researched this and figured a man working outside in 90+ weather should drink 16 liters, 22 if in the jungle.
CF
16 ounce bottles.
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Only thing I don't do myself is anything that has to do with the engine internally and tire changes. I also don't touch the forks or suspension. Everything else I do myself.
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i rode with them in SLC in 100-105 degree heat. it was hot but we hydrated and stayed as cool as we could. . pour a cup of cold water into your suit before every session. . it'll dry by the time you finish but it keeps you cool for the session. . .
I should of tried this.
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Daaaamn!!! I would of rather camped out there than stay in that depressing motel room lol.
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Bob wasn't there this weekend, It was the other younger guy from eTechPhoto,
Great to hear you had a good time, sux about the heat getting to you and missing out on a session, I was going through gatorades like candy all weekend for sure. Which group were you riding in on Saturday ??
Tyler
I was in yellow group . I had the blue 12' Yamaha R1, #5. Yeah, i drank about 12 bottles of water and half a pedialite. By 2pm I was putting cold bottles and cold wet towels on my neck and head. On my last session, the drill was to relax on the bars. I completed that and I was spent. My headache came back twice as bad and I had nausea with dizziness. I almost went off into the dirt on turn 4. I told myself that was it. Spoke with my coach and he told me to sit out if I couldn't continue. I pretty much went back to my truck and changed out of my leathers. I am just not built for the heat. I have been like this since I was 11 years old. I can ride all day in cold weather. The cold don't bother me at all. And I'm from San Diego, go figure lol.
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Oh, I was there September 14, 2013.
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I just wanted to say thank you to the staff at CSS. I had a blast and the coaches were excellent! My coach was Gerry and he was awesome! I have lots of respect for the coaches going out lap after lap, session after session in that extreme heat.
It was very hot and as I predicted, I got heat exhaustion. I sat out the last session as I started getting dizzy. I just couldn't do it. I was surprised I did the session before that. I pushed myself hard and completed that one.
I will be coming back for level 2 no doubt. Maybe in October. It should be definitely cooler by then.
I was curious, what's the name of the professional photographer who was taking the pictures? I didn't even get to see any of my pics and I would like to buy some.
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Awesome, thank you. Would be cool if there was camping at the track. I would of camped out there instead of staying here at the motel down the road.
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I know we start at 7am. What time does the training session end?
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Your friend can come and hang out, no problem. When you are in the class he won't be able to sit in on that, but anywhere a spectator can go, he can go.
Best,
Cobie
Cool. Thanks Cobie.
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One last comment: the time after the riding is when your coach wants to see you, right away. He has very little time and you will be going back into your next classroom. Having a set up that is a ways away, and having to walk there and back, this will kill your personal coaching time. We leave an area just for students to park their bikes, right next to the classroom, ideally you'll park there!
Best,
Cobie
Thanks for answering my questions guys. One last question. I will have my friend with me who will be helping me with loading and Unloading the bike, hence why I wanted to set up a pit area. Will he be allowed to hang around while I'm in class and on the track? This is the main reason for the pit area. I didn't think he would be allowed around me once the training starts. If I could avoid setting up canopies and all that stuff, then that would be great. It looks as if you guys will have plenty of shady areas for us to hang under.
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I have been doing the Stronglifts 5x5 program for almost 3 months now and the results are amazing. Much more strength and stamina. Only 3 days a week, squats are in every workout. Its amazing how squats strengthen the core.
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Thanks everyone.
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Thanks Tyler. I will definitely be buying a canopy tomorrow.
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I have never been to Willow Springs. Are we getting dressed, setting up bikes etc.. in a big garage? Or can we set up by our vehicles? What I'm trying to get at is, do I need to bring a canopy and set it up by my vehicle and trailer to keep out of the sun?
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Because you're far off and they don't believe in you or because they think riding like that looks daft?
Not sure, got me on that one.
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My friends were asking me this yesterday. "What are you looking to accomplish at that expensive school?"
First of all , I told them that professional training and instruction is priceless. Then I showed them what I want to accomplish. Here's what I showed them. Then they laughed.
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I know Cobie said this but... I'll be there!
Excellent!
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I'm happy to see that one coach will be focusing on three students at a time. This makes things 100 times better when it comes to teaching. I can't wait to be there! I looked at the extended forecast, looks like thunderstorms on the day of class.
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Wow!!! Didn't know there would be that many coaches there. That's awesome! How many students are usually in a class?
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So which coaches are going to be at the September 14th level 1 class? Just curious.
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franco802,
I'd look toward the humidity as the likely bad actor in your sweating. 91 is pretty hot too. The desert that Willow Springs is in is about 10% Humidity on the wettest day so it'll feel cooler. Sounds like you're ready to rock.
For a real time temp check there's a thermometer stuck through the fence that is just east of the classroom building near the SW corner of the building... It's my inadvertent donation to the climate monitoring a SWS.
The heat feels like its starting late this year. I think Im psyching myself out thinking about the desert heat and getting heat exhaustion out there. I sure hope it ends up being under 100f September 14.
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What kind of liner is in it? If it is just a mesh liner you should probably keep it in - it will help hold the pads in place, make it easier to get the suit off and on, and possibly protect you from leather or pad edges in the suit that could chafe.
Yes, very thin mesh type liner. i think it probably helps wick the sweat?
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Finally broke out my new alpinestars Motegi suit, Knox Aegis back protector and decided to do a test run in the heat. Since I am attending the CSS in September. It was 91f in my neck of the woods today. I put on my Bilt "Heat Out" long johns, long sleeve shirt,suit,boots, gauntlet gloves and helmet.
Suit fit better than it did 3 months ago, as I have been lifting weights and cycling. I walked around with it and did some squats to see how it feels moving around with it. Jumped on my bike and took a 10 mile ride on highway 15. Didn't feel bad, but definitely needs breaking in. Felt better after being on the bike about 20 minutes, shifting, braking etc.. I rather do this now, than fiddle with my gear the first day of school at CSS.
When I exited the freeway and stopped at the light, the cooking began. It was very hot and I was sweating like crazy. One question I had was, should I take the liner out of the suit???
Body Positioning
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At what level do you guys teach proper body positioning? I did level one and it was awesome. But didn't learn anything about body positioning. I was just keeping my butt in the seat, not trying to drag a knee or anything. I was actually trying to keep my knees tucked in. I was moving my head into the turn and looking like I was suppose to. Here's me, #5 on the blue R1.