Win-Win Situation
07-11-11, 04:42 PM
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Win-Win Situation
I was at the end of my ride the other day and a guy in a full Garmin Transitions kit passes me and gives me the hand wave. I let him get 10-20 yards ahead then I decide to see if I can keep up with him. I push it and catch up, but stay 2-3 bike lengths back. I'm pretty sure he knows that I'm there, but I don't feel that I have to yell out that I'm following him since I'm so far back. We go up this hill for about a mile and I'm close to my limit. Near the top it gets steeper and I shift and he definitely hears it and he stands and rides away.
I got a great workout and he gets the satisfaction of dropping me. Win-Win
I got a great workout and he gets the satisfaction of dropping me. Win-Win
07-11-11, 04:47 PM
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Nice job keeping up with a retired pro! I see a bunch of retired pros where I live wearing Livestrong jerseys and Cervelo test team jerseys. I guess retirement hasn't been easy on them as they are overweight and slow.
07-11-11, 04:49 PM
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OP: I hear ya.
The only time I "latch on" unannounced is when I know the rider in front of me is much stronger. As they pass me and get a good 30 feet or so of separation I sometimes like to see how long I can maintain that same amount of separation. Good interval workout.
The only time I "latch on" unannounced is when I know the rider in front of me is much stronger. As they pass me and get a good 30 feet or so of separation I sometimes like to see how long I can maintain that same amount of separation. Good interval workout.
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07-11-11, 04:50 PM
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07-11-11, 04:51 PM
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When I wear my 7-Eleven jersey I'm a retired pro.
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07-11-11, 05:01 PM
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I smoked an ex-pro this weekend too. Damn I'm good.
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07-11-11, 05:04 PM
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^ That's not a retired pro, it's a retired oompah loompah.
