I enjoy passing people as much as they enjoy passing me. I don't do it with malice, however. When I pass someone its genuinely because my average speed is faster than their average speed, and instead of ramming into their rear tire, I decide to pass them. I do my best to not be the jerk who passes and then slows down, requiring them to pass and beginning a seemingly perpetual cycle though.
Originally Posted by
girljen
My commute to work is a time trial, because I just cannot seem to get my lazy ass out of the house in time to ride at a relaxed pace. My bad.
I'm the same way. I seem to have it timed perfectly to get my rear out of bed, throw some clothes on, ride to work and get there at the same time every day. So, I have the consistency down, just need to move it ahead 30 minutes and maybe I can throw some breakfast in the mix every once in a while.
Originally Posted by
bikemore
I not beating anyone but the slowest commuters. At least when
I am out in the country. I could be wrong, but I believe that the faster
I go the more calories I burn. Having someone else to pace me helps
me get that done. Also, I have a 20 mile commute one way and 35
miles the other (use the train in the morning). The faster I get it done
the better. Having someone to help me go faster seems like a good idea.
I do my best not to do something stupid like passing and slowing down
and don't kill myself trying to keep pace.
I find having another individual for pacing is great for motivation. One time down the path, keeping pace and switching leading/trailing with another guy, my average speed irked up close to 20mph. If I try to do that on my own, I wear myself out. But, with another individual around, the adrenaline and the desire not to slack off and show weakness (not that getting passed shows weakness but the primal "man" in me wants to show off
) helps motivate me to keep my speed up.