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Open Space
I can build timing, coordination, and pressure control skills. I can have fun.
Two coaches hold a long thin object such as a pool noodle, webbing, broom handle, or a rod of bamboo (for authenticity). Riders form a line and try to ride under the object one at a time.
Photo courtesy Wisconsin Interscholastic Cycling League.
Note that you don't have to have a fancy limbo setup! Simply have two coaches hold the limbo stick while athletes ride underneath.
Bike body separation
Riders must ride under the height without touching the ground. Lower the object as riders progress. Riders are eliminated until you have a winner. Bonus points if you play the limbo song.
What would you do differently next time?
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NICA's entire collection of on- and off-the-bike games are available in full PDF form in the NICA Coach Resources. To access the coach resources, log into Pit Zone and click the “Courses, Resources, & Benefits” button. Use the resource links on the dashboard, or the search function at the top of the screen.
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