I was riding my S1 home through Golden Gate Park in SF two days ago, on the
downhill headed for the beach, and was passed like I was standing still by
a woman who must have been 65 years old at least. I won't say that I didn't
feel some slight shame/embarassment but I didn't feel like speeding u
Thanks for all the responses/encouragement... this has been a fun thread.
On Monday, December 31, 2012 1:35:20 PM UTC-8, Tim Tetrault wrote:
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> Perhaps because I didn't cut my teeth on a high performance road bike and
> I've always been more of a commuter/errand runner, I've noticed riding with
Yep - and it's not the lack of speed that slows you down so much as the
chats at controls! It makes me think of golf and trying to get the longest
drive, but scoring better if the drivers are left at home.
On Wednesday, January 2, 2013 11:59:09 AM UTC-7, William wrote:
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> I feel you. I still
>
> Now that I am letting go of the concern for fast speeds, I am having fun
> working on track stands at traffic signals and stop signs where I have to
> stop (trashes anyone's average speed on cyclometer).
>
>
I still can't stop totally and balance, but I sorta do this thing where I
do a ve
my solution is to ride with people who go at the pace you want to ride.
I'm also still struggling with not staying with the fastest riders in any
group rides I do. Even on a solo ride I catch myself pushing harder and
have to consciously remind myself to slow down and enjoy the ride. I think
On Wed, 2013-01-02 at 06:10 -0800, Swza wrote:
> As I've gotten older I've definitely slowed down. I feel as fit as I
> did 5 to 10 years ago yet I don't feel the need to push it as I once
> did. I get to work 5 minutes later but smelling better and in one
> piece. I cringe thinking of the risks
Hello Tim,
As I've gotten older I've definitely slowed down. I feel as fit as I did 5
to 10 years ago yet I don't feel the need to push it as I once did. I get
to work 5 minutes later but smelling better and in one piece. I cringe
thinking of the risks I used to take in traffic. I feel fortu
I feel you. I still have the memories of my youth when I took it personal
every time somebody passed me or dropped me, and when I'd feel a little
alpha dog surge whenever I passed someone else. I've let that all go for
the most part.
During brevets I am a little bit conflicted. I'm under s
If you really Love what you're doing What's the hurry ? ;-)
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I only average about 11mph but in South Brooklyn there is a headwind of
about 15mph on one leg of my trips 99% of the time and I am not
"aerodynamic", haha.
On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 11:49 AM, Michael wrote:
> Definitely feel you on this one.
>>
>
>
>> When I first got into cycling I tried to go fa
>
> Definitely feel you on this one.
>
> When I first got into cycling I tried to go fast all the time. But I never
> could.
> I guess it takes serious training to get those 20mph average speeds.
> But I never was interested enough to train.
>
>
I like my 13-16 mph commuting and I go for met
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