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Dealing With A Headwind

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Old 10-13-14 | 09:12 PM
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Old 10-14-14 | 06:19 AM
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It was easy for Eddy; he had 10 speeds on his bike.
Maybe so, but look at which one of those he's using in the pic.
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Old 10-14-14 | 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Caliper
Maybe so, but look at which one of those he's using in the pic.

The pic I was replying to showed him on a 10 speed; I realize that there is also a pic of him on his hour record.
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Old 10-14-14 | 01:19 PM
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Old 10-14-14 | 02:43 PM
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Wind blows.

nailed it.
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Old 10-15-14 | 03:56 PM
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I would hardly call headwinds a "weather phenomenon". It's just wind. Wind happens.
It's now called AGHW

Anthropogenic Global Head Wind.

Happens because of the overuse of coal and oil and God's anger at hipsters.
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It's now called AGHW

Anthropogenic Global Head Wind.

Happens because of the overuse of coal and oil and God's anger at hipsters.
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It's now called AGHW

Anthropogenic Global Head Wind.

Happens because of the overuse of coal and oil and God's anger at hipsters.
hell yeah
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Originally Posted by clengman
I usually go slower... sometimes I pedal harder.

In fact... sometimes I do both of these things simultaneously. Occasionally I add the method of "swearing out loud."
+1

I pretend I'm going up a long incline and gear down. I prefer uphills to downhills anyhow.

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