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Old 04-30-06 | 09:13 AM
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Katrogen
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From: Boise, Idaho

Bikes: Specialized Allez Elite Double

Closing the gap. Paranoia?

I have 3 group rides a week usually and immensely enjoy training on the bike. One of my recognized weaknesses is when in a paceline following a rider. I don't have a cyclocomputer on my bike because the bike came from the parents and little stuff like that has to wait to be bought yet. (grandmother said birthday?) Anyways, I have no problem holding group speed and its great to follow faster riders because they inspire you to ride faster and to hold it. I'm battling a problem though and thats trying to keep my wheel constanstly behind the rider, 2-3 feet. Its odd but I'm not sure if its fear of sudden breaking and crashing or if its just a lack of some coordination I don't yet have developed. I generally have the gap of 4-5 feet and it gets addressed by coaching staff all the time. I'm feeling terrible as it isn't improving. I have been behind the wheel before closely but I can't hold it there. I'd appreciate any input! Thanks!
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