universal truths of cyling

http://18milesperhour.tumblr.com/uni...ruthsofcycling

came across this and thought it was applicable to a lot of us, especially the one about head winds.

marni

sooo true!

Spot on!

I love the illustrations, especially the one with the mice and the thumbtacks. I'm not sure that a couple apply. (Never checked out my reflection in a shop window, that's for sure!)

I loved this and shared the link to my cycling list on Facebook.

I certainly know about the headwind both directions and having to pedal downhill to keep going...

UNIVERSAL TRUTH OF CYCLING #9: “PASSING ANOTHER CYCLIST” BREATHING.

Yes. Definitely for me. Hahah, I'm so pathetic.

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Originally Posted by westtexas

UNIVERSAL TRUTH OF CYCLING #9: “PASSING ANOTHER CYCLIST” BREATHING.

Yes. Definitely for me. Hahah, I'm so pathetic.

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I wish I COULD do this :o However I can't so I can't even pretend. I am just happy to reach the top of the hill :D

So very true, especially the song stuck in the brain and double headwinds, never double tailwinds! On climbs where I am sucking wind, I have also tried to collect my gasping air out loud breathing when I can tell I am going to be passed. :eek: Hi ya buddy - I could be going faster up this hill if I wanted, but I am just out enjoying a nice, meandering ride today. Gasp, gasp .....

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Originally Posted by Owlie

I love the illustrations, especially the one with the mice and the thumbtacks.

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That is the best

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Originally Posted by westtexas

UNIVERSAL TRUTH OF CYCLING #9: “PASSING ANOTHER CYCLIST” BREATHING.

Yes. Definitely for me. Hahah, I'm so pathetic.

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Originally Posted by Catrin

I wish I COULD do this :o However I can't so I can't even pretend. I am just happy to reach the top of the hill :D

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Me too! :D It's a rare occurrence for me to pass another cyclist, but when I do I cut down on the "freight training uphill" just enough to make it look like I'm not at my anaerobic threshold like I usually am on climbs. :D

I'll never forget the male cyclist who passed me on a tough climb last summer. Drenched in sweat, yet his mouth was closed and he didn't make a sound. LOL!

(But I think Alex Moulton Drop Bar Randonneurs are cool - or at least I would really like to try one):D:D:D:o:o

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Originally Posted by luv2climb

Me too!

I'll never forget the male cyclist who passed me on a tough climb last summer. Drenched in sweat, yet his mouth was closed and he didn't make a sound. LOL!

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It all depends on how you breath- I tend to keep my mouth closed as well, but he may ha ve been trying to impress you or anyone else aroung.

marni

I wish I was strong enough to climb steep hills with my mouth closed, but alas I'm not. :( Maybe someday (yeah right! :p).