Volunteering at Masters Track Nationals

Glenn Kubacki and I (Edan) had a nice conversation today at the bike shop. He explained to me that he had some good photos of the juniors volunteering at Masters Track Nationals. I gave him my email address and this is what he sent me. It was very nice of him to take the time to do this. Thanks Glenn!

-Team Specialized Racing

Team Specialized Juniors volunteered to hold for team time trial events at Master Nationals, but before the event they got expert advice and practice with Leonard Harvey Nitz, multi-time National Champion and US Olympic team, and multi-time Masters World Champion Earl Henry.

Edan secures the bike as Earl Henry climbs on. One way to begin a hold is from the side with a foot under the rear wheel to keep the bike from rolling, and a hand on the bars to keep them from flopping.

Edan supports rider Earl Henry securely against his hip as both rider and holder find a good balance point before Edan moves to the back of the bike.

Earl Henry explains his preferences to holder, Edan

Nitz goes over fine points of holding for Daniel.

Joel holds Earl Henry and LaBerge holds Nitz as Specialized Juniors get pointers prior to team time trials at Masters Nationals, August 7^th, Hellyer Park Velodrome.

Nitz explains to hold the rider on a balance point and adjust side to side position, but to leave your hands open so as not to restrain forward or backward motion. If a rider false starts… let ‘em roll away from your hands.