Editors note – content is cross posted from my personal blog.
Cyclocross season is upon us, and that means training. Lots of training.
CX racing is all about technique, especially with technical sections and barriers to maneuver. Good technique could mean the difference between the place you’re in, and the one you want. And the only way to get there is through practice.
Like most cyclists, I prefer to ride my bike to the park, but it can be hard to negotiate traffic with oversized PVC pipes strapped to your back. So with the help of my father-in-law, Corky, and a little inspiration from the design of these Pony Shop practice barriers, we set off to create two compact, portable barriers.
Here’s a step-by-step look:
REQUIRED PARTS:
2 – 10′ long 3/4″ PVC pipes (or 1″, whatever you choose)
2 – 3/4″ to 3/4″ PVC pipe connectors
4 – 3/4″ 90º “corners” with side 3/4″ threaded side outlet
4 – 3/4″ threaded to slip connectors
Miter box
Hacksaw
Fine grade sandpaper
