Post by Motion Cycling Club on Sept 26, 2011 16:44:26 GMT 2
Dear cyclists
I hope you had a good cycling weekend, and well done to all who took part in any events.
Here’s a tip to try on your next ride:
One part performance enhancement, one part personal satisfaction, the SNOT SHOT is one skill every rider ought to master. From the moment the fine silt of fresh single track penetrates the nostrils, cilia cells activate mucus membranes in an orchestrated effort to prevent dust debris from choking the lungs. And while the human body is a remarkably complex and efficient motor, as with any oxygen-hungry combustion engine, a little fine-tuning of the intake manifold goes a long way towards achieving peak performance.
This handy guide to mucus maintained will help you master the technique of the one-handed one-two punch.
READY: In the first few minutes of a ride, as the body warms up, one’s sinuses begin to liquefy. This phenomenon is particularly noticeable in chilly weather, the key here is to wait for critical mass. A quality, substantial snot shot early in the ride is far more better then several small ones. Once the pump is primed, look for a lone stretch of trail.
AIM: Keeping your left hand on the handlebar use the first knuckle on you’re right hand to block off the right nostril. Getting an airtight seal is critical as it will concentrate the force of a critical as it will concentrate the force of a normal exhalation into a single(hopefully)
Well-aimed nostril. Tilt your head far enough to the left to clear your shoulder while still keeping the trail ahead in your peripheral vision.
FIRE: With as explosive a blast as you can muster let it fly. Done correctly, the missile should sail cleanly off the trail. In the next breath, swing your head from left to right while pivoting your right hand to the left side of your face on the fulcrum of the same knuckle. Create a seal on your left nostril and fire round two. This entire process should take no longer than two seconds. Resume two-handed control of your bike with clear airway and a well-earned sense of accomplishment.
Hope all find my tip of the week useful!!
Regards
Terri-Lynn Penney
Events Manager
The Motion Cycling Club
I hope you had a good cycling weekend, and well done to all who took part in any events.
Here’s a tip to try on your next ride:
One part performance enhancement, one part personal satisfaction, the SNOT SHOT is one skill every rider ought to master. From the moment the fine silt of fresh single track penetrates the nostrils, cilia cells activate mucus membranes in an orchestrated effort to prevent dust debris from choking the lungs. And while the human body is a remarkably complex and efficient motor, as with any oxygen-hungry combustion engine, a little fine-tuning of the intake manifold goes a long way towards achieving peak performance.
This handy guide to mucus maintained will help you master the technique of the one-handed one-two punch.
READY: In the first few minutes of a ride, as the body warms up, one’s sinuses begin to liquefy. This phenomenon is particularly noticeable in chilly weather, the key here is to wait for critical mass. A quality, substantial snot shot early in the ride is far more better then several small ones. Once the pump is primed, look for a lone stretch of trail.
AIM: Keeping your left hand on the handlebar use the first knuckle on you’re right hand to block off the right nostril. Getting an airtight seal is critical as it will concentrate the force of a critical as it will concentrate the force of a normal exhalation into a single(hopefully)
Well-aimed nostril. Tilt your head far enough to the left to clear your shoulder while still keeping the trail ahead in your peripheral vision.
FIRE: With as explosive a blast as you can muster let it fly. Done correctly, the missile should sail cleanly off the trail. In the next breath, swing your head from left to right while pivoting your right hand to the left side of your face on the fulcrum of the same knuckle. Create a seal on your left nostril and fire round two. This entire process should take no longer than two seconds. Resume two-handed control of your bike with clear airway and a well-earned sense of accomplishment.
Hope all find my tip of the week useful!!
Regards
Terri-Lynn Penney
Events Manager
The Motion Cycling Club
