some bike guys are be funny
#26
Mad scientist w/a wrench
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Chucktown
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I usually try to pace the other roadies out there (not draft, just pace at a comfortable following distance) to observe pedaling form, hip sway, fit, etc, if not also to have an unofficial way of guaging my abilities compared to others.
Although sometimes the attempt to pace leads to the inevitable mischevious desire to pass, but its usually got more to do with how comfortable I am pedaling at the cadence/gear necessary to match speeds. if I'm bored or soft pedaling too much then of course I pass them...I didn't go out on a ride to coast.
Although sometimes the attempt to pace leads to the inevitable mischevious desire to pass, but its usually got more to do with how comfortable I am pedaling at the cadence/gear necessary to match speeds. if I'm bored or soft pedaling too much then of course I pass them...I didn't go out on a ride to coast.
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Ohio
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Bikes: Surly Big Dummy, Fuji World, 80ish Bianchi
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I usually try to pace the other roadies out there (not draft, just pace at a comfortable following distance) to observe pedaling form, hip sway, fit, etc, if not also to have an unofficial way of guaging my abilities compared to others.
Although sometimes the attempt to pace leads to the inevitable mischevious desire to pass, but its usually got more to do with how comfortable I am pedaling at the cadence/gear necessary to match speeds. if I'm bored or soft pedaling too much then of course I pass them...I didn't go out on a ride to coast.
Although sometimes the attempt to pace leads to the inevitable mischevious desire to pass, but its usually got more to do with how comfortable I am pedaling at the cadence/gear necessary to match speeds. if I'm bored or soft pedaling too much then of course I pass them...I didn't go out on a ride to coast.
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"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey