Walk of shame!
06-28-23, 09:50 AM
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Walk of shame!
Today's ride was 8 miles and 800 ft. with 15% hills.
Was already tired after a 2 mile hill that lasted almost 20 mins. (5% to 16% grade)
On the way back, first time I got off the bike and walked it.
15% grade. It was out of saddle, but I was in gear 1/1 already, so it was too low once out of saddle
Got off and pushed until grade was back to 5%.
Are there points in your ride where you get off and push?
This must be hard if riding in a group.
Was already tired after a 2 mile hill that lasted almost 20 mins. (5% to 16% grade)
On the way back, first time I got off the bike and walked it.
15% grade. It was out of saddle, but I was in gear 1/1 already, so it was too low once out of saddle
Got off and pushed until grade was back to 5%.
Are there points in your ride where you get off and push?
This must be hard if riding in a group.
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06-28-23, 09:57 AM
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No need to feel shame during cross training. I have stopped on hill climbs for rather short breaks. I have abandoned my route or turned around early as well. I may have walked some hills when I first started but that's me. You do you.
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2 options for the future:
1. Get stronger
2. Get lower gears
Maybe both.
1. Get stronger
2. Get lower gears
Maybe both.
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Lower gears are available for those who need it. Also refer to Option 1 in my previous comment.
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No such thing as a walk of shame.
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If we starve this one for one month will that be long enough for it to wither and die?
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Doesn't talking about starving a trolling thread, ON THE TROLLING THREAD, kind of defeat the purpose?
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Or something like that.
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My gears are lower, but mine is a touring bike, so even loaded I can spin up the hill. I am sure at some point I will have to walk a hill though. There is no shame in getting off and walking the bike. Some hills/rides suck. You are still getting a good workout. You also worked your legs to failure, which can be a good building technique, provided you give them time to rest and recover, which is when the muscle is actually built.
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Yes, context is important. This one has been identified as a sock of a banned user but as you say, the thread can appear innocent until they start rolling with it. Usually they are much sneakier than the Abu girls!
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Yep... You should feel bad about it... But considering the conditions ya don't need to feel shame.
Long ago I went to a 34T bail out cog on my freewheel. It was great and then... After a few years and a few walks... I went to a 34T chain ring up front. That was the kicker as when I went to my 1:1 it was time to go to my Size 12D. Yep... The Walk Of Shame to be sure...
But Holy Mackerel Bat Man! Now I am running a 30T Chain Ring up front and still using my 34T bail out in the back!
And I do that more often then I would like to admit!
This getting old stuff is only for the strong...
Long ago I went to a 34T bail out cog on my freewheel. It was great and then... After a few years and a few walks... I went to a 34T chain ring up front. That was the kicker as when I went to my 1:1 it was time to go to my Size 12D. Yep... The Walk Of Shame to be sure...
But Holy Mackerel Bat Man! Now I am running a 30T Chain Ring up front and still using my 34T bail out in the back!
And I do that more often then I would like to admit!
This getting old stuff is only for the strong...
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