Did a video blog of doing Flying Mounts.
The main point would be to practice, practice, practice! Other points:
- practice first in a grassy area, with a slight downhill. That way if you wipe out, it won’t hurt so bad!
- try to land on your inner thigh, not your butt! (ouch)
- if using Pam spray for wetsuit lube, don’t get it on your thigh! Keep it below the knees, or else you might slip off the saddle during the mount.
- Might be worth practicing with wet shorts, as that will make your leg more slippery, too!
- Probably should practice with your bike shoes after you’ve gotten the hang of it. Especially dismounting is a little tricky getting clipped out.
- don’t use flying mounts unless there is plenty of flat section after the mount line in order to get clipped in. I did this once in a race where there was an immediate steep uphill after the mount line, and I could not get clipped in before hitting that hill!
- Oh, note that I do not clip my shoes into my bike. I tried this once, and just am not coordinated. So, in races, I put my shoes on in T1, and run with my bike to the Mount line. Hard on the cleats, yes!
Tags: flying dismount, flying mount, video blog
I’m not sure if they have any races in your area, but you should look at some cyclocross races this fall. With just two races last year, I got totally comfortable with running mounts/dismounts.
I guess running through the mud and dodging trees, roots and a few dozen other riders sharing the same trail will force you to learn really quick!
Plus, they are TONS of fun! Great off season training.
You make it look so easy!! I’m just not coordinated enough for this!!
I was impressed how easy you made it look. I would love to give it a try, but I raised my seat on my bike to reduce the bend at my knee due to arthitis at the knee cap.