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Speaking of recovery after cresting a hill, I posted to this thread. “Oh No! i just realized that i coast too much”
Originally Posted by
CraigB
Coasting is not allowed among those who believe rides should be "sufferfests."
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
I often think the same thing when I find myself coasting, and as also posted above, using a cadence meter is a good motivator to keep pedaling. Furthermore if you track your average speed for a ride, pedaling downhill is an easy way to bump up the average.
As far as feeling "guilty" about coasting, I think to myself that I did have to pedal up the hill to be able to coast down, and maybe the respite is good for recovery.
A saying of Ronald Reagan from the 1980 presidential campaign strangely comes to mind as I coast. RR said, "I paid for this microphone, Mr. Breen."
I paid for this hill.
Last edited by Jim from Boston; 06-21-20 at 08:21 AM.