Hey, Snapdragen, what club is this? I'm sure there's several of us from the South Bay who would be interested if there are openings. I know I would be!
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02-12-2006, 09:15 PM #1
Woah, headwinds!
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02-13-2006, 10:06 AM #2
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It's through ACTC (actc.org). We meet every Sunday morning.
Originally Posted by carimail
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02-13-2006, 10:45 AM #3
I love headwinds! Really?
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Kudos to you Snap! I've ridden sweep with motorcycle chapters and I know how tough sweep can be but ya know, it isn't the people in the front that talk about how great the group is - as a rule.....it's the people in the back that felt like they were Just as important as the people in the front - important enough to not be left behind!
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"
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02-13-2006, 10:53 AM #4
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aww sounds like fun but they conflict with the alc rides i've been going to on the sundays when i'm not snowboarding
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02-13-2006, 11:41 AM #5
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Kudos to you Snap!
I usually prefer to ride sweep when we have our training rides as well. And yes I feel like it's more difficult than just going at the pace that's comfortable for me. Extra stops are harder than just keeping on going. But I find it much more rewarding and enjoyable because the folks who are back there really need and appreciate the assistance. What I will often do, especially if we are going to be on the same road for a long time is hammer ahead to join the faster group, let them know how many I have back and then go back to join my ducklings, or sometimes I'll add some time on after everyone is back, just to give my legs a good spin out. That has helped me avoid being sore or extra tired later. The slower pace also allows me to be able to get a good look at the riders and their positioning and help them with adjustments to make them more comfortable and efficient cycling machines.
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