Tip #16: Hold your line at the finish
Jul 20
2007
Filed in: Tips


Comments (3)

This is why you hold your line after you finish your races.

The rider on the ground is Kevin Krakovsky (XXX Racing-AthletiCo). He has a broken collarbone because somebody finishing this week’s MGA Proving Grounds Road Race couldn’t be bothered to look before making a U-turn. He clipped Krakovsky’s bike and took him down at 25 mph.

Krakovsky’s season is done, and he now has untold doctor visits (and bills) to look forward to.

We’ve all been there. You’ve just completed a race, you’re physically drained and you left your brain somewhere around the 150-meter mark. All you can think about is getting to your car for some water and a protein bar.

From now on, think about this instead: “Ride straight. Ride straight. Ride straight.” Then, once you’ve cooled down, look behind you and turn around.

Comments

1.

Jul 20
2007

11:47 pm

super rookie

tip #17-

track down the culprit and have him either pay for the damage of the bike/season or insert foot in backside.

get better kevin. that sucks because of someones inability to pay attention.

i say publicly shame the offender!

2.

Jul 21
2007

10:34 am

Luke

As I said, it’s a mistake we’ve all made. I’ve had at least one close call myself. I don’t remember what team the guy rode for, but he came over to check on Kevin and apologize. No call for vigilantism in this case.

3.

Jul 27
2007

3:12 pm

Luke,

Or continue on and complete a cool down lap.  Which on most crits will only take 3-4 minutes.

Also, nice job on the Tribune article!  I’ve included the link to your article in an email I sent to some friends inviting them to the race in Downers Grove.

Gary

 

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