Originally posted by edd
I've seen people jump out of the saddle for maybe three strokes, then sit right back down again. Are they confused or do they just want to be on both sides of this debate ?
Obviously I must be confused - I sometimes will jump out of the saddle for those three or four strokes and sit right back down - my god - how do I keep riding?
Of course, your second option could be correct also. I am taking that Fence Sitting 101 class in college. It must be rubbing off on me, even though I didn't know that this debate was going on. I tried for Underwater Basket Weaving but that was filled.
Seriously, I wish I was a trained sprinter that could sit at all times until the end. That would be great to simply wind up the legs and play catch up after the corner, etc... No wait that doesn't work either, Erik Zabbel was out of the saddle in the Amstel Gold race a few times just trying to keep up with the peleton. All I can say is that it depends on the person & the conditions, sometimes I can stay seated and not drop at all. Other times that quick hop more than makes up for not losing the group for those ten seconds or more of seated catch up.
FYI - thanks for the perfect lead in for that sarcastic wit. Don't worry I plan on keeping my day job & skipping the comedian routine.