Rounding turn one
Today we did a test run of the course. Our goal was to make sure that we had our course design all dialed in before our inaugural class in early May.
Our test riders were my two kids, and while they enjoyed riding the course they were a tad bored during the set up.
Earlier in the weekend we went out and bought supplies, and did the necessary carpentry (minimal) to create our course marking stakes.
Our test riders were my two kids, and while they enjoyed riding the course they were a tad bored during the set up.
Earlier in the weekend we went out and bought supplies, and did the necessary carpentry (minimal) to create our course marking stakes.
My helper
This entailed cutting the treated lumber in to stakes, sanding down the stakes to eliminate splinter problems and cutting in slots on the top of the stakes for the field tape.
Then we headed out to the school to test out our design.
We came armed with 48 stakes and decided when all was said and done we will need 68.
Our course will measure 450 feet in length with three 80-90 foot straightaways; an "s-works" section; three 90 degree turns; one 180 degree turn; all ending in a 50' home stretch.
We will use about 800 feet of field tape to mark the course.
Then we headed out to the school to test out our design.
We came armed with 48 stakes and decided when all was said and done we will need 68.
Our course will measure 450 feet in length with three 80-90 foot straightaways; an "s-works" section; three 90 degree turns; one 180 degree turn; all ending in a 50' home stretch.
We will use about 800 feet of field tape to mark the course.
The course length will allow us to spread this kids out. This allows the kids to stay active and busy (with a coach monitoring) but also allows each rider to have dedicated time in the "skills lane" with a coach as they make their way through that part of the course.
The test riders liked our course, my seven year old said it was hard to ride through because she had to "slow down in the turns" (kind of the point).
First time, by myself with, no real plan, I set and marked the entire course on 27 minutes. Two coaches and a plan can do it much faster.
The test riders liked our course, my seven year old said it was hard to ride through because she had to "slow down in the turns" (kind of the point).
First time, by myself with, no real plan, I set and marked the entire course on 27 minutes. Two coaches and a plan can do it much faster.
A good day
All said and done it was a good day, I am feeling good about our game plan for the first program.
It's a good course (rideable yet challenging) and should only get easier to set as we get familiar with it on a weekly basis.
Cheers,
Rich
It's a good course (rideable yet challenging) and should only get easier to set as we get familiar with it on a weekly basis.
Cheers,
Rich
Final - Post Set Up Notes
RSS Feed
