[BVC-CHAT] Ride the ROT on Sunday!

[texafornia at gmail.com]

That's why I'm posting the avg speed. If you can't go 16.5 for 70 miles  
without drafting off of people, then you'll have some problems. I'm sure  
most of you can do it. But if you crater towards the end, I'll let you  
draft. :)

This is not typical roadie cycling. It's straight up endurance riding. You  
set a pace and stay on it, and make it as psychologically tough as  
possible. No drafting, no stopping, double up on hills, and ride single  
speed if you're really wanting some fun.

Just posting it as an option for those of you wanting to road bike on  
sunday, but do something different than usual. It's also a great workout  
for those thinking about doing a triathlon someday.


On Jun 26, 2009 2:49pm, Matthew Hattaway <cycleguy2300 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> If you ride with out drafting, the slowest among you gets the best work  
> out. The faster you are the less you have to work to keep up with the  
> slow person.
> I think that drafting is better because it allows the faster rider to  
> ride at a intensity that benefits them while letting the slower rider  
> draft and get a good work out as well.

> Matt the "those hills are named Mt. Un-Pleasant and Col-de-Nomow" Hatt


> From: "texafornia at gmail.com" texafornia at gmail.com>
> To: Brazos Valley Cyclists
> bvc-chat at philebus.tamu.edu>
> Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 3:31:26 PM
> Subject: Re: [BVC-CHAT] Ride the ROT on Sunday!

> Drafting is "cheating" and you'll pull away from those that aren't. 70  
> miles non-drafting is 70 miles. Draft and it's like doing much less.

> Ride side by side or 4 bike lengths behind the person in front of you to  
> avoid the draft.

> It's definitely harder, but I think lots of you would enjoy the  
> challenge. We also make best use of the terrain and climb the Carlos Hill  
> and Navasota Hill twice each. Three times each if you're feeling spritely.

> I've been riding this route for years and years and it's gorgeous. Long  
> stretches with no cars at all forever. Would love to have more folks come  
> out and give it a whirl.


> > On Jun 26, 2009 2:14pm, Christopher Menzel cmenzel at tamu.edu> wrote:
> >
> > On Jun 26, 2009, at 1:10 PM, texafornia at gmail.com wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > The ROT ride is on Sunday morning, passing by Pebble Creek at 6:45  
> AM. Come join in!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > No drafting,
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > You mean you can't draft even if you're not training for a triathlon?  
> Or feeling a bit knackered from the heat? Or just feeling like you want  
> to?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -chris
> > >
> > >
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