Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
I trend to descend faster than the rest of the group but need to work harder while climbing. I'll reduce my cadence while descending and am ready to touch the brakes. While approaching a climb, I'll shift into a climbing gear before the rest of the group and spin at 100rpm or more and then allow my cadence to drop to about 90rpm. I try to avoid unnecessary shifts at the beginning of the climb.
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.