Passing the roadies
04-12-12 | 03:06 PM
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OP, if it makes you feel better, i have the same compulsion when somebody passes me too, but if and when i catch them up i never pass. i just stay about 20/30 feet behind and catch my breath, because if i did get out in front again i may not be able to hold them off and THAT would NOT be good.
and if i can't catch them, well, nobody really knows but me.
OP, if it makes you feel better, i have the same compulsion when somebody passes me too, but if and when i catch them up i never pass. i just stay about 20/30 feet behind and catch my breath, because if i did get out in front again i may not be able to hold them off and THAT would NOT be good.
and if i can't catch them, well, nobody really knows but me.
04-12-12 | 03:08 PM
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04-12-12 | 03:12 PM
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04-12-12 | 03:16 PM
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Is this what an aero roadie looks like?
I've never passed anybody. Nor have I been passed. It wouldn't kill me to see a few more bicyclists out there, now that I think about it.
I've never passed anybody. Nor have I been passed. It wouldn't kill me to see a few more bicyclists out there, now that I think about it.
04-12-12 | 03:20 PM
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I think a lot of the "bashing" you are getting on here is due to the attitude you had when sharing the story and not the actual act of keeping up with a fast rider. Had you written the story like this:
"I saw an aero guy fly past me at 26 mph and I was cruising at 10 mph and I wanted to see if I could keep pace so I sped up and was able to keep pace"
You would be getting some praises I think for pushing yourself.
My .02
04-12-12 | 03:34 PM
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Thats because he was making up his own definitions. Or should I say pretended like it fit his usage? Your correcting grammar is just sad.
04-12-12 | 03:53 PM
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ROFL. 
I can only assume people trying to flame the OP either strongly identify with the "roadie" in this story, have a very narrow sense of humor, or both.
I actually get annoyed having to pass others sometimes. Mostly when I'm stopped at a light and someone comes up behind me and stops in front of me in the middle of the crosswalk nearly in the intersection, proceeds to bike slower than me after crossing, then does the SAME THING at the next red light! Seriously people.
I can only assume people trying to flame the OP either strongly identify with the "roadie" in this story, have a very narrow sense of humor, or both.
I actually get annoyed having to pass others sometimes. Mostly when I'm stopped at a light and someone comes up behind me and stops in front of me in the middle of the crosswalk nearly in the intersection, proceeds to bike slower than me after crossing, then does the SAME THING at the next red light! Seriously people.
04-12-12 | 04:45 PM
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meh.
this kind of newbish enthusiasm is unbecoming of cat-6 competition. a true connoisseur of the great race never makes comments and never looks back. one passes at speed and continues on one's way while silently tabulating points. moreover, getting excited about passing roadies will wear thin over time. i now target motorists.
this kind of newbish enthusiasm is unbecoming of cat-6 competition. a true connoisseur of the great race never makes comments and never looks back. one passes at speed and continues on one's way while silently tabulating points. moreover, getting excited about passing roadies will wear thin over time. i now target motorists.
04-12-12 | 05:54 PM
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I saw Usain Bolt in the mall up ahead of me. Sprinted past that loser like he was standing still. Absolutely smoked him.
04-12-12 | 06:54 PM
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Indeed. The competitive urge is healthy and without it there wouldn't be as much drive to develop things and skills. So far I have not managed to have many passable roadies or commuters on my route but I do see them coming the other way to wave at on the way by. Interestingly though, the commuters seem to wave and smile like it is expected and the uniformed groups seem to look at it wierdly. To each their own.
04-12-12 | 07:30 PM
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04-12-12 | 07:33 PM
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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
04-12-12 | 07:45 PM
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I admit it, everytime I see someone on the road ahead of me, I absolutely have to pass them. It always starts with a bike silhouette in the distance that I MUST catch up to before they turn off. At this point it's pretty much a given that if they stay on the same street for long enough I will catch them, and I know deep down that it's an empty victory because they never even know I'm racing them until I'm about 10 feet behind them, with a huge momentum advantage.
Just the other day, I was going about 10 miles an hour, cruising, when some guy on a couple thousand dollar Cervelo or some other uber light race bike, fully kitted out, aero helmet, full 9 yards, flew past me without so much as a warning. He didn't get too close, but I couldn't stand the smug look I was imagining on his face.
I'm riding a slightly too big for me Giant Option, made of steel, with a rack and a milk crate full of work supplies, wearing khakis, sneakers, and a big baggy wind resistant coat.
I immediately gunned it. I caught up to him about 100 yards later, and decided to just draft for a while since he was going 26 MPH. He turned around looking for me. (He was on the right shoulder, and looked over his right shoulder, so I know he wasn't looking for traffic, he just wanted to see how far behind he had left me.) Imagine the look on his face when he saw I was stealing his draft about 1 bike length behind him> I looked over, and there were two people in a pickup that thought it was just as halarious as I did that I was on him. So as soon as he saw me, I said "You're pushing 30, keep it up, and overtook him, the whole time, doing whatever I could to not let on that my heart was about to explode.
I got lucky in beating him, because right after I passed him, he turned left. (Skipping across 2 lanes to do it.)
Never had a prouder moment in cycling or fitness. I still see him on my ride every now and then, but he's usually going perpendicular to me, so I don't get a chance to spank him again.
Just the other day, I was going about 10 miles an hour, cruising, when some guy on a couple thousand dollar Cervelo or some other uber light race bike, fully kitted out, aero helmet, full 9 yards, flew past me without so much as a warning. He didn't get too close, but I couldn't stand the smug look I was imagining on his face.
I'm riding a slightly too big for me Giant Option, made of steel, with a rack and a milk crate full of work supplies, wearing khakis, sneakers, and a big baggy wind resistant coat.
I immediately gunned it. I caught up to him about 100 yards later, and decided to just draft for a while since he was going 26 MPH. He turned around looking for me. (He was on the right shoulder, and looked over his right shoulder, so I know he wasn't looking for traffic, he just wanted to see how far behind he had left me.) Imagine the look on his face when he saw I was stealing his draft about 1 bike length behind him> I looked over, and there were two people in a pickup that thought it was just as halarious as I did that I was on him. So as soon as he saw me, I said "You're pushing 30, keep it up, and overtook him, the whole time, doing whatever I could to not let on that my heart was about to explode.
I got lucky in beating him, because right after I passed him, he turned left. (Skipping across 2 lanes to do it.)
Never had a prouder moment in cycling or fitness. I still see him on my ride every now and then, but he's usually going perpendicular to me, so I don't get a chance to spank him again.
The next time you wanna race give me a heads up so I will know to skip the Swedish Bikini Team... because after I whup your ass I still want to have enough energy for your mom.
04-12-12 | 08:01 PM
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Today I passed a guy on a bicycle. He was riding a cruiser and had a shaved head, so he probably just killed someone for drugs. I totally showed him! I threw up a gang sign for good measure.
er wait
I passed a guy on a bike, minding his business. I was minding my business. We both didn't give a F#$%.
The end.
er wait
I passed a guy on a bike, minding his business. I was minding my business. We both didn't give a F#$%.
The end.
04-12-12 | 08:16 PM
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Thinly veiled threats like that are probably why we have the Concealed carry thread. 
I made this post to share stories. Take from it what you like, but don't waste your time flaming strangers on the net. It's sad. Go ride your bike or something.
Edit: I almost forgot my original point for replying. Is it really that uncommon for a year long rider to hit 27 MPH on flat ground? Because if so you're really not helping my ego. I assumed I was average.
I made this post to share stories. Take from it what you like, but don't waste your time flaming strangers on the net. It's sad. Go ride your bike or something.
Edit: I almost forgot my original point for replying. Is it really that uncommon for a year long rider to hit 27 MPH on flat ground? Because if so you're really not helping my ego. I assumed I was average.
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04-12-12 | 08:16 PM
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ROFL.
I can only assume people trying to flame the OP either strongly identify with the "roadie" in this story, have a very narrow sense of humor, or both.
I actually get annoyed having to pass others sometimes. Mostly when I'm stopped at a light and someone comes up behind me and stops in front of me in the middle of the crosswalk nearly in the intersection, proceeds to bike slower than me after crossing, then does the SAME THING at the next red light! Seriously people.
I can only assume people trying to flame the OP either strongly identify with the "roadie" in this story, have a very narrow sense of humor, or both.
I actually get annoyed having to pass others sometimes. Mostly when I'm stopped at a light and someone comes up behind me and stops in front of me in the middle of the crosswalk nearly in the intersection, proceeds to bike slower than me after crossing, then does the SAME THING at the next red light! Seriously people.
04-12-12 | 08:25 PM
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I would have given you more of a race but I was tired after banging the entire Swedish Bikini Team (twice) and had just finished a 5 hour century... I had dropped down to 26 mph as I was trying to conserve some energy for when I got to your mom's house as she's puts the Swedish Bikini team to shame.
The next time you wanna race give me a heads up so I will know to skip the Swedish Bikini Team... because after I whup your ass I still want to have enough energy for your mom.
The next time you wanna race give me a heads up so I will know to skip the Swedish Bikini Team... because after I whup your ass I still want to have enough energy for your mom.
I don't think the OP was trying to be funny. I think he actually thought he accomplished Greatness in passing an unaware roadie. I don't identify with roadies at all, but this sort of immature childish competitiveness in adults is really annoying. Nobody gives a F&$#. Nobody. OP is a champion only in his mind.
04-12-12 | 08:30 PM
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