Need Encouragement - Adjusting to new Road Bike (Long & Whiny)

[Zen]

I like to ride in the cemetery. Really, not kidding.
We have a beautiful cemetery here- http://www.mountolivetcemeteryinc.com/

[rij73]

Cool... We have a beautiful, hilly cemetery here too, but it's closed to bikes. I checked on that when I first started riding, because it would be an ideal place to ride. I guess it makes sense, though, out of respect.

[Zen]

I guess it makes sense, though, out of respect.

Cemeteries are for the living. There's nothing disrepectful about riding your bike at a leisurely pace and appreciating the park.

Cemetery crits are another thing.

Another cemetary I like, just thought I'd toss it in here.

[crazycanuck]

I have to say i enjoy old old old cemetaries..during the day..

[sundial]

I like to ride in the cemetery. Really, not kidding.

A cyclist camped overnight in the town's cemetery. He said it's the safest place to be.

[Susan126]

A cyclist camped overnight in the town's cemetery. He said it's the safest place to be.

It may be safe sundial but I wouldn't get a wink of sleep. I am one big scaredy cat! My imagination is my worst enemey when it comes to scary movies, houses, cemeteries, Joe and our kids just love to scare me.



Sue

[kelownagirl]

A cyclist camped overnight in the town's cemetery. He said it's the safest place to be.

I dunno about that. Some teens think it's a great place to vandalise at night.

[Savra]

I like to ride in the cemetery. Really, not kidding.
We have a beautiful cemetery here- http://www.mountolivetcemeteryinc.com/

I love toodling around the cemetery. When I want to cool down I start reading the head stones to find the oldest dates and end up feeling like a part of history. When my mother finally picks up her bike she intends to ride her bike around the cemetery to get used to it (she hasn't really ridden since she was a kid. I have pulled her into the obsession. )

[CindyVA]

I just rode 10 miles without a "pedal related incident". I feel so much better.

I almost didn't ride today because I was "afraid of my new bike" and I remembered someone posting that same sentiment. I decided to "get over it" and I'm so glad I did.

I did, however, clip out one foot WAY before stop signs and intersections.

Thanks again for all of your advice and encouragement. It has helped me a lot.

Cindy

[F8th637]

I did, however, clip out one foot WAY before stop signs and intersections.

I still do that. No shame.

[Blueberry]

I still do that. No shame.

So do I.

It's annoying me on the tandem - DH pedals while braking up to the stop sign. He unclips/puts feet down at the last minute. Of course, he still has flat pedals on the tandem. And he sometimes needs me to catch the bike (long story - we're still learning, and he's trying to balance the bike while seated on the saddle - we've had discussions). He forgets I need non-pedaling time to unclip

[OakLeaf]

I still do that. No shame.

+1

It does mean premature wear on the cleat I unclip though, since it gets unclipped way more often than I actually ever have to put my foot down!

[malkin]

CA in NC
Send that tandem captain of yours to the tandem board on bikeforums.net!
Since my cpt. started hanging out there, he has become gung ho about technique on the tandem and we've switched from the awkward both riders down for every stop to me staying clipped in and him supporting the bike.

I was skeptical, even dubious, but it really is smoother and a stronger start. And he hasn't dumped me over in the street even once with that technique!

[Blueberry]

CA in NC
Send that tandem captain of yours to the tandem board on bikeforums.net!
Since my cpt. started hanging out there, he has become gung ho about technique on the tandem and we've switched from the awkward both riders down for every stop to me staying clipped in and him supporting the bike.

I was skeptical, even dubious, but it really is smoother and a stronger start. And he hasn't dumped me over in the street even once with that technique!

Will try

I've showed him lots of articles written by people he respects, and still no go. My AWESOME wrench got on the back of the tandem with him. Still no go. We may have to switch positions

[rij73]

I did, however, clip out one foot WAY before stop signs and intersections.

I do that too, and don't see any need to stop doing it!