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04-20-15, 04:23 PM
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Nah, I got rid of them. Riding 22 mm deep Al clinchers.
04-20-15, 04:25 PM
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Now I am thinking of becoming one of those guys.
04-20-15, 04:59 PM
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04-20-15, 05:03 PM
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You guys talk about cycling in really strong winds, but I have severe trouble with anything higher than about 15 mph. I could ask how do you do it, but I think I'm more interested in why. The power output required to even just creep along at 10 mph into a wind like that is immense, nearly 400 watts. And that isn't counting the trouble just staying upright. It isn't any fun that I can tell.
I think they're masochists.
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04-20-15, 05:09 PM
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You guys talk about cycling in really strong winds, but I have severe trouble with anything higher than about 15 mph. I could ask how do you do it, but I think I'm more interested in why. The power output required to even just creep along at 10 mph into a wind like that is immense, nearly 400 watts. And that isn't counting the trouble just staying upright. It isn't any fun that I can tell.
But I'm nuts I ride a bicycle in the rain. After about 45 years of riding a motorcycle in the rain or in deep soft sand it's easy. In deep sand when you get going fast enough a bike planes off just like a boat does in water, and gets up on top of the sand, then it's more stable at maybe 40 mph. Then comes back down to wobbly as you slow.
This is known in some places as fun.
04-20-15, 05:09 PM
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04-20-15, 05:15 PM
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04-20-15, 05:16 PM
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With a strong headwind, I shift down as low as I need to get the effort I want to expend. If I want to just spin easily I might have to go to first gear and barely move. Who cares? I'm not racing someone. You still can have a nice ride. Often I'm 40 + miles from home when this happens. So what? It's still a good ride. Sideways wind just needs to be anticipated a little. All spring can be this way. Again, who cares? My MTB's go slow in the sand, I still get the exercise I want at slow speed. All winter I ride a heavy studded tire MTB when ground conditions permit. I go 4 mph sometimes in snow (a lot faster on ice). I get the exercise, I get to be outside, and it's even fun! My average speed in a 20 mile ride in snow might be 4.5.
But I'm nuts I ride a bicycle in the rain. After about 45 years of riding a motorcycle in the rain or in deep soft sand it's easy. In deep sand when you get going fast enough a bike planes off just like a boat does in water, and gets up on top of the sand, then it's more stable at maybe 40 mph. Then comes back down to wobbly as you slow.
This is known in some places as fun.
But I'm nuts I ride a bicycle in the rain. After about 45 years of riding a motorcycle in the rain or in deep soft sand it's easy. In deep sand when you get going fast enough a bike planes off just like a boat does in water, and gets up on top of the sand, then it's more stable at maybe 40 mph. Then comes back down to wobbly as you slow.
This is known in some places as fun.
Weather happens, if you want to ride your bike, ride your bike anyway. If you want to be totally comfortable, stay home. Whatever your priorities are, act accordingly. I was just pointing out that there is some value in adverse conditions, they serve their purpose.
04-20-15, 05:22 PM
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04-20-15, 05:25 PM
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You guys talk about cycling in really strong winds, but I have severe trouble with anything higher than about 15 mph. I could ask how do you do it, but I think I'm more interested in why. The power output required to even just creep along at 10 mph into a wind like that is immense, nearly 400 watts. And that isn't counting the trouble just staying upright. It isn't any fun that I can tell.
04-20-15, 05:32 PM
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04-20-15, 06:09 PM
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Ditto. My assumption is that I'm going to be out on some double century or big climbing ride I've been training for for months. And I'll encounter some sort of adverse condition- cold, wind, rain, etc. So within reason, I don't avoid those conditions when it comes time for an every day type ride, it's good experience.
Weather happens, if you want to ride your bike, ride your bike anyway. If you want to be totally comfortable, stay home. Whatever your priorities are, act accordingly. I was just pointing out that there is some value in adverse conditions, they serve their purpose.
Weather happens, if you want to ride your bike, ride your bike anyway. If you want to be totally comfortable, stay home. Whatever your priorities are, act accordingly. I was just pointing out that there is some value in adverse conditions, they serve their purpose.
Of course I did not ask to born into a family that is all living in New England. But you get good at bad weather too.
The local expression- There is no bad weather, only inappropriate clothing. It works for riding all year.
04-20-15, 06:33 PM
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I'm not much for riding in the rain, at least starting in the rain. But I don't mind riding in heavy winds at all. It provides a great workout riding into a direct wind, getting down in the drops and pushing forward at 16-17 mph. I'm not pushing 400W, however, more like 250 or so. Then the most enjoyable part is making the turn with the wind at your back doing 27-30 mph with little effort. This happened on Sunday and put a smile on my face. Crosswinds can be a bit tricky with 45mm wheels once the wind gets over 25mph. I don't get tossed around too much. As others said, if I didn't ride in winds greater than 15mph, I wouldn't be riding much.
04-20-15, 06:57 PM
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In strong winds, I stand up much more. That is the closest I can get to downshifting. Now head wind on a hill, I stand up and curse vociferously, which is like downshifting two gears.
04-20-15, 07:15 PM
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I love the friggin snow. I'm thinking about moving to Maine. Or Montana.
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04-20-15, 07:21 PM
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With Montana, you get some wind too.
04-20-15, 07:26 PM
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370 watts. I have likely misjudged the headwinds I've dealt with because I'm darned certain I can't hold that for the time I've spent battling the wind.
04-20-15, 07:28 PM
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04-20-15, 07:33 PM
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Just a little mist on the ride to work this morning. So, that worked out.
04-20-15, 07:37 PM
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Or winter in North Korea and summer (relative to the northern hemisphere) near Antarctica. If snow is that wonderful, why not have it all the time?
04-20-15, 07:39 PM
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There are buds.
04-20-15, 07:41 PM
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Might have to clear cut it.