passed by better riders with lower cadence - what's going on?
04-18-12, 12:35 AM
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Because they are fitter and stronger than you.
I feel your pain. I get passed all the time. Sometimes by guys older than me... older by, like, a lot.
I'm huffin' and puffin', gasping for air, and they're cruising past, breathing through their noses and talking to each other like they're sitting on their sofas or something.
I feel your pain. I get passed all the time. Sometimes by guys older than me... older by, like, a lot.
I'm huffin' and puffin', gasping for air, and they're cruising past, breathing through their noses and talking to each other like they're sitting on their sofas or something.
I hate that feeling. Makes me want to throw the towel.
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04-18-12, 07:12 AM
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You gonna eat that?
Actually, I've noticed that several rides that advertise themselves as No Drop will leave people hanging on the end. I do try to make an effort to hang with them and enjoy the ride, no matter what the pace.
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04-18-12, 07:56 AM
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04-18-12, 09:12 AM
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I admire these younger (almost always) and stronger (definitely) folks. Can't turn the clock back that far, but I've got some years when I can continue to get stronger, I just can't kick butt any more. I do think a slower cadence is more efficient if you have the leg strength. On the tandem I generally find myself at a higher cadence to assist muscle recovery from the most recent climb.
04-18-12, 10:38 AM
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I'm 58, been riding seriously for 3 years. I do ride year round. Last spring I tried some of the faster group rides, as I had ridden a lot and thought that I might be able to keep up. No way, Jose, they were welcoming and helpful, but I could not keep them in sight despite my best efforts. I was riding 50-60 mi a week then. I continued on, working thru last summer, fall and winter. Did my 1st century last august, pretty happy that I avg. 15.6 for it. Still working,been nice that we had a very mild winter here in the mid-west. Now avg about 90 mi a week, on a good week 130 or so. This year has been totally different. I can run with most of the fast guys now, particularly on the hills where I can make up some time. I never could push an 11 tooth sprocket, so I've stayed with a 12. I'm thinking that now I can, so I may try it this summer. Now avg high 16's and on some rides 18-19. I've been pondering why this year is so much better, I really think for me, it just took time and miles to get stronger. I have no delusions that I will ever be really fast, but it is satisfying that perseverance IS paying off. just keep riding, dude!
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04-18-12, 10:44 AM
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Curiously, I find myself more likely to admire the older folks. With few exceptions, I'm more impressed by a 60 year old pulling up the rear on a significant climbing ride than I am by the 20 and 30 somethings who finished near the front. Besides, there are a lot fewer of the former. If I'm doing as well as they are in a few years, I'm good.
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Truer words have never been written!
My typical ride is about 65-70miles. I have to absolutely pace myself to be able to make it back home. So, a guy passes me at mile 45? Big friggin deal. He is maybe only riding a 20miler. I have to make sure I have enough "gas in the tank" to, not only enjoy the ride and get a workout, but make it back home without calling in the "shame wagon".
My typical ride is about 65-70miles. I have to absolutely pace myself to be able to make it back home. So, a guy passes me at mile 45? Big friggin deal. He is maybe only riding a 20miler. I have to make sure I have enough "gas in the tank" to, not only enjoy the ride and get a workout, but make it back home without calling in the "shame wagon".
Murphy's Law has special ops for bikers.
04-18-12, 10:56 AM
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04-18-12, 11:01 AM
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Curiously, I find myself more likely to admire the older folks. With few exceptions, I'm more impressed by a 60 year old pulling up the rear on a significant climbing ride than I am by the 20 and 30 somethings who finished near the front. Besides, there are a lot fewer of the former. If I'm doing as well as they are in a few years, I'm good.
04-18-12, 11:21 AM
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I admire anyone who is out riding, friendly, and putting a good face on the cycling community. In many years I've been at the front of the pack and at the back. I've been injured/sick and in healthy top form. I've been motivated and completely willing to goof around with no "oomf." The only thing that matters to me in this regard is the ability and decision to step out the door and onto the bike. All else quickly melts away. I just hope I can be riding as long and as well as some of the oldies but VERY goodies (ie 65+yr olds) who periodically rip past me around here!
BTW, living in an endurance athlete community/mecca can be a VERY humbling experience and really puts all the "what do others do" issues in perspective rather rapidly.
BTW, living in an endurance athlete community/mecca can be a VERY humbling experience and really puts all the "what do others do" issues in perspective rather rapidly.
04-18-12, 11:30 AM
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04-18-12, 11:37 AM
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on the bikepath,mon,i was passed by roadie while i was crankin' at 23mph. just to bust-em up i step on it,i was about 1 bike legth behind him. i kept up for about a half mile. he keep turning his back checking on me.
i wish i had a penny for his thoughts? best part is i'm riding a hybrid!
i wish i had a penny for his thoughts? best part is i'm riding a hybrid!
04-19-12, 12:30 AM
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I just tell myself they are all pros. Which is fine, 'cause where I live they probably are!
04-19-12, 04:29 AM
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on the bikepath,mon,i was passed by roadie while i was crankin' at 23mph. just to bust-em up i step on it,i was about 1 bike legth behind him. i kept up for about a half mile. he keep turning his back checking on me.
i wish i had a penny for his thoughts? best part is i'm riding a hybrid!
i wish i had a penny for his thoughts? best part is i'm riding a hybrid!
