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Originally Posted by vdubbn,Jul 24 2009, 10:32 AM
Not too bad, you only feed the crosswind if is above 25 mph. I rode 100 miles on that setup along the hudson to practice side wind control without any issues. If I were a little lighter I would be worried but even at a decent cross wind I don't feel it that bad.
I was up riding in Rhode Island this weekend. I was up there for a wedding and I decided that I wanted to take a ride somewhere that I haven't riden yet. I was in the town of Bristol, RI and there was a bike path that started there and went all the way to Providence, RI, which was about a 14 mile ride one way, and a total of about 29 miles (had to ride a little to get to the path). It was mostly flat, but the path was right next to the water... so nice. Wind was heavy at times, which really sucks, but still a nice ride.
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Originally Posted by 8kGoodENuff,Jul 27 2009, 06:30 AM
Cool. I forgot the location of the Ironman I was watching (it was a re-run) and I believe that they were in Australia and when they were doing the bike race, the cross wind was so high, that they had to lean the bikes over while riding straight. It looked like they were going around a sharp turn... insane.
I was up riding in Rhode Island this weekend. I was up there for a wedding and I decided that I wanted to take a ride somewhere that I haven't riden yet. I was in the town of Bristol, RI and there was a bike path that started there and went all the way to Providence, RI, which was about a 14 mile ride one way, and a total of about 29 miles (had to ride a little to get to the path). It was mostly flat, but the path was right next to the water... so nice. Wind was heavy at times, which really sucks, but still a nice ride.
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I was up riding in Rhode Island this weekend. I was up there for a wedding and I decided that I wanted to take a ride somewhere that I haven't riden yet. I was in the town of Bristol, RI and there was a bike path that started there and went all the way to Providence, RI, which was about a 14 mile ride one way, and a total of about 29 miles (had to ride a little to get to the path). It was mostly flat, but the path was right next to the water... so nice. Wind was heavy at times, which really sucks, but still a nice ride.
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Originally Posted by vdubbn,Jul 27 2009, 07:23 PM
Nice! I hit 42 mph on a slight downhill during my race yesterday! good times
That's pretty fast. I try to practice my sprinting sometimes but I just can't really get it down. I'm not sure if my bike is too short for me (length wise) cause when I get up to sprint, I feel like I'm going to fall over my handle-bars... lol. I was thinking of picking up a new longer stem, but I'm not sure if that would make my normal, in the saddle riding too uncomfortable.
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Originally Posted by 8kGoodENuff,Jul 28 2009, 08:03 AM
What kind of race was this? All cycling?
That's pretty fast. I try to practice my sprinting sometimes but I just can't really get it down. I'm not sure if my bike is too short for me (length wise) cause when I get up to sprint, I feel like I'm going to fall over my handle-bars... lol. I was thinking of picking up a new longer stem, but I'm not sure if that would make my normal, in the saddle riding too uncomfortable.
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That's pretty fast. I try to practice my sprinting sometimes but I just can't really get it down. I'm not sure if my bike is too short for me (length wise) cause when I get up to sprint, I feel like I'm going to fall over my handle-bars... lol. I was thinking of picking up a new longer stem, but I'm not sure if that would make my normal, in the saddle riding too uncomfortable.
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I have been practicing my transition from sprinting to getting back into the saddle without stopping my pedal strokes. It sounds easy, but is harder than it seems, at least for me.
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Originally Posted by Soul Coughing,Jul 28 2009, 09:39 AM
were you fitted when you bought your bike?
I have been practicing my transition from sprinting to getting back into the saddle without stopping my pedal strokes. It sounds easy, but is harder than it seems, at least for me.
I have been practicing my transition from sprinting to getting back into the saddle without stopping my pedal strokes. It sounds easy, but is harder than it seems, at least for me.
Getting back in the saddle is ok for me while maintaining somewhat of a fast cadence, but right after the sprint I'm usually tired, so I naturally just start to slow down...
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Originally Posted by 8kGoodENuff,Jul 28 2009, 05:03 AM
What kind of race was this? All cycling?
That's pretty fast. I try to practice my sprinting sometimes but I just can't really get it down. I'm not sure if my bike is too short for me (length wise) cause when I get up to sprint, I feel like I'm going to fall over my handle-bars... lol. I was thinking of picking up a new longer stem, but I'm not sure if that would make my normal, in the saddle riding too uncomfortable.
Andre
That's pretty fast. I try to practice my sprinting sometimes but I just can't really get it down. I'm not sure if my bike is too short for me (length wise) cause when I get up to sprint, I feel like I'm going to fall over my handle-bars... lol. I was thinking of picking up a new longer stem, but I'm not sure if that would make my normal, in the saddle riding too uncomfortable.
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Originally Posted by 8kGoodENuff,Jul 30 2009, 12:52 PM
We need to ride soon!
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Originally Posted by Soul Coughing,Jul 31 2009, 08:47 AM
Went on a ride in the city last night with andre and his friend Ed. Took the Western Highway from downtown to Central park and a did a few laps. Will definitely do it again
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