[BVC-CHAT] Ride the ROT on Sunday!

[Greg Hercules]

What if there is a 10mph  head wind? 16.5  mph might not be  attainable.

"not speaking for myself" Herc

On Fri, Jun 26, 2009 at 3:23 PM, <texafornia at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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.
>
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> 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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