eh, dunno. I don't like getting out of corners (re. I'm **** at it), and Casey looks like the Monarco of Melb criterums.flipper said:
Putting me on there would be like having a Nascar on a GP circuitYou'll be doing the Eastern race at Yarra Junction, right? It'll be farkin cold down there.
I fly off the front then slide back and straight out the back.Thylacine said:Naw, you'd fly off the front doing 50, then settle into a nice rhythm in the high 40's and smash them all.
Then I try and do it all again. I got told by one bloke I have the worst form on a bike he has ever seen. I dont really care though.
was he a "dude" or a hack?existence said:I fly off the front then slide back and straight out the back.
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Did he mean your position, the way you ride, or your bad 'tactics'? Kennedy reckons I've got the worst worst position on Beach Rd: too high and too far forward.
The trick to smashing or hurting a bunch is doing it when the wind is at such a direction and strength that the effect of drafting is significantly reduced, which usually means a very strong tale or cross wind, otherwise it's virtually impossible to kill everyone. Think about it: if the tailwind is so strong that you can sit on 55kph, the dudes behind can't get good drafting benefits to work proper turns, so it's almost every man for himself.
With good drafting conditions, like a steady, non-blustery headwind, it's almost impossible to smash a bunch, even if every one of them is only 70% or 80% as fit as you. They can just work easy turns to pull you back because the drafers are probably getting a 30%+ benefit from the draftee
Hmmm, looks like I've thought way too much about this kind of stuff
You should. If your position isn't right you aren't getting all the power down that you should - which makes it harder to SMASH THEM. Plus it can lead to injury, fatigue on long rides etc. Go and see Beasley.existence said:I fly off the front then slide back and straight out the back.
I dont really care though.
I was watching an old DVD the other night that had Roche and Thurau on it. **** they looked good on the bike - so smooth, flat backs, looked effortless. A bit like me. I look like a farking god on the bike.
In a bunch ride I sometimes ride out of my saddle for 4-5km just cos I get bored in the saddle - is this a big no-no? I havent copped any **** for it but that doesnt make it kosher either. Ive come across JFK a few times on beach rd. Hung **** on me for having an ipod and not being able to do a trackstand at some lights. Whatever.
Besides hobby cyclists dont need to look all pretty on a bike.
Besides hobby cyclists dont need to look all pretty on a bike.
Tall guys can make Pro-Tour squads....Thylacine said:
Johan Van Summeren, who stands 1.97 meters tall
http://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/2007/apr07/lbl07/index.php?id=/photos/2007/apr07/lbl07/SPO-LIEGE-027
Hmmm, I'd say yes, but what do I know?existence said:In a bunch ride I sometimes ride out of my saddle for 4-5km just cos I get bored in the saddle - is this a big no-no?.
Are you doing it flat out or what?I occasionally might so it for several hundred metres, just to give my asre a rest
Where are the pictures of classic1 in action hmmmm? Show us the ultimate riding position Mr. God.classic1 said:Roche and Thurau on it. **** they looked good on the bike - so smooth, flat backs, looked effortless. A bit like me. I look like a farking god on the bike.
(bbp this is not a good excuse for you to post **** lol...)
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