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09-06-07, 10:47 PM
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More Yelling
I got this from the USA Triathlon website in their Training Tips area:
"- When braking on turns and descents be sure to yell out “braking” so others know you are slowing down."
Just what we need, more people yelling during rides .... sheeesh
I'll add a few more:
"Attacking now !" Wouldn't want anyone to get caught off guard.
"Rubbernecking" - So I might swerve a bit.
"Coasting" - so the rider in front should speed up a bit. Back in the old days of metal brake levers, we used to "click them" to get guys to pick it up a bit.... doesn't work with these dang carbon things.
"Daydreaming" - my pace might vary somewhat.
"Spitting" - guess if it will be to my left or right !!
"Snotting" - DITTO
"Hill up" - so we can all downshift ahead of time.
"Descending" - Oh boy ! Big ring !!
Any more ??
"- When braking on turns and descents be sure to yell out “braking” so others know you are slowing down."
Just what we need, more people yelling during rides .... sheeesh
I'll add a few more:
"Attacking now !" Wouldn't want anyone to get caught off guard.
"Rubbernecking" - So I might swerve a bit.
"Coasting" - so the rider in front should speed up a bit. Back in the old days of metal brake levers, we used to "click them" to get guys to pick it up a bit.... doesn't work with these dang carbon things.
"Daydreaming" - my pace might vary somewhat.
"Spitting" - guess if it will be to my left or right !!
"Snotting" - DITTO
"Hill up" - so we can all downshift ahead of time.
"Descending" - Oh boy ! Big ring !!
Any more ??
Last edited by Homebrew01; 09-06-07 at 10:53 PM.
09-06-07, 10:50 PM
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I got honked off a road and yelled at by an old lady in a car today and I just politely waved at her. Does that count?
09-06-07, 10:51 PM
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In the words of south park townies:
"Robble, robble, robble"- older folks always love that one
"Robble, robble, robble"- older folks always love that one
09-07-07, 05:34 AM
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09-07-07, 09:03 AM
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"swerving"
If they are riding the antlers, they are all over the road.
If they are riding the antlers, they are all over the road.
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09-07-07, 09:08 AM
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"Going slow"
I have yet to see a tri rider that is fast. On the weekend racer route here in Miami, I come across them all the time. $5k+ bikes and gear, in full tuck, swerving al over the place, riding in a group (I thought there was no drafting in tris), on the big CR in a huge gear and I go past them spinning a 42/17, not even trying.
I have yet to see a tri rider that is fast. On the weekend racer route here in Miami, I come across them all the time. $5k+ bikes and gear, in full tuck, swerving al over the place, riding in a group (I thought there was no drafting in tris), on the big CR in a huge gear and I go past them spinning a 42/17, not even trying.
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09-07-07, 09:51 AM
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They are out there.
I rode in a group ride with a young man who is a triathlete. He was very fast. Took second in a "road race" (more like a long crit) that I was in. I think he competed in his first Ironman about that time, and did pretty well.
He also did fine in group riding, not squirrely at all. But he wasn't on a tri bike, just a typical road Cannondale.
I rode in a group ride with a young man who is a triathlete. He was very fast. Took second in a "road race" (more like a long crit) that I was in. I think he competed in his first Ironman about that time, and did pretty well.
He also did fine in group riding, not squirrely at all. But he wasn't on a tri bike, just a typical road Cannondale.
09-07-07, 09:51 AM
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Lame... Dey Took ur Juuurbs!
09-07-07, 10:04 AM
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Just because someone does tris doesn't mean they dont ride road bikes or in groups too.
09-07-07, 10:10 AM
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"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
09-07-07, 10:11 AM
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I got this from the USA Triathlon website in their Training Tips area:
"- When braking on turns and descents be sure to yell out “braking” so others know you are slowing down."
Just what we need, more people yelling during rides .... sheeesh
I'll add a few more:
"Attacking now !" Wouldn't want anyone to get caught off guard.
"Rubbernecking" - So I might swerve a bit.
"Coasting" - so the rider in front should speed up a bit. Back in the old days of metal brake levers, we used to "click them" to get guys to pick it up a bit.... doesn't work with these dang carbon things.
"Daydreaming" - my pace might vary somewhat.
"Spitting" - guess if it will be to my left or right !!
"Snotting" - DITTO
"Hill up" - so we can all downshift ahead of time.
"Descending" - Oh boy ! Big ring !!
Any more ??
"- When braking on turns and descents be sure to yell out “braking” so others know you are slowing down."
Just what we need, more people yelling during rides .... sheeesh
I'll add a few more:
"Attacking now !" Wouldn't want anyone to get caught off guard.
"Rubbernecking" - So I might swerve a bit.
"Coasting" - so the rider in front should speed up a bit. Back in the old days of metal brake levers, we used to "click them" to get guys to pick it up a bit.... doesn't work with these dang carbon things.
"Daydreaming" - my pace might vary somewhat.
"Spitting" - guess if it will be to my left or right !!
"Snotting" - DITTO
"Hill up" - so we can all downshift ahead of time.
"Descending" - Oh boy ! Big ring !!
Any more ??
09-07-07, 10:29 AM
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As long as they're CF.
09-07-07, 10:56 AM
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"Crashing!!!" especially helpful in Cat5 races.
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09-07-07, 11:19 AM
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Do you have to get some kind of Idiot Fred Certification to be a triathlete in the US?