Yep - and it's not the lack of speed that slows you down so much as the chats at controls! It makes me think of golf and trying to get the longest drive, but scoring better if the drivers are left at home.
On Wednesday, January 2, 2013 11:59:09 AM UTC-7, William wrote: > > I feel you. I still have the memories of my youth when I took it personal > every time somebody passed me or dropped me, and when I'd feel a little > alpha dog surge whenever I passed someone else. I've let that all go for > the most part. > > During brevets I am a little bit conflicted. I'm under some pressure to > put in a good time, to minimize riding time after dark. My wife and kids > worry quite a bit. So I sometimes try to hang with the faster riders, > staying on a wheel to speed me along. But when I get dropped I always find > plenty of pleasure in enjoying the countryside, and I like my own company > just fine, so pacelining holds only the appeal of finishing faster, which > is a very limited appeal. > > Some of the truly legendary Randonneurs and Randonneuses are among the > slow riders. It's a huge treat riding with them to hear their stories, > riding at a pace that encourages conversation. It's all fun, and it's all > cycling. > > On Monday, December 31, 2012 1:35:20 PM UTC-8, Tim Tetrault wrote: >> >> Perhaps because I didn't cut my teeth on a high performance road bike and >> I've always been more of a commuter/errand runner, I've noticed riding with >> other cyclist friends (who are in much better fitness than I) I am always >> falling off the back- >> >> yet I don't really mind. Since getting my Hilborne, I'm content to chug >> along in my plain clothes at 13-15 mph, stop at the library, ride to work >> etc... I feel no motivation or ambition to "perform" on a bike. Maybe it >> would be different if I lived in a warmer climate and purchased a Tarmac? >> >> Anybody else feel me on this? >> >> Tim/Seattle >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/WhM66vJTaBYJ. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
