ALC 5 almost here

[shadon]

I'm feeling really nervous about down hills. I'm feeling like up hill is just work...down hill is scaring me.

[Trek420]

Ride your own ride, go at your own pace, and keep this thread taped to the handlebars

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...ght=descending

Hope to see you on Day 0, and although you might not have cell access during the ride for the sole reason that recharging can be a problem (charge your phone up, leave it off unless you're using it, and if you have a spare battery...) but if any of you gals care to PM me for my number or call in to someone here and I'll post the news to TE.

Are you going to do a ride out together?

[shadon]

and thanks for posting the thread that *I* started

just gotta remember to take my own time!

[ACG]

I don't like down hill. I often count backwards to myself when going down hill, somehow this gives me a level of control. I am counting the days.

[shadon]

I don't like down hill. I often count backwards to myself when going down hill, somehow this gives me a level of control. I am counting the days.

I need to remember, that I'm not the only one who dreads these downhills! I do get mired in my own nerves, and it really helps to remember that I'm not the only one!

[Bike Goddess]

If you can muster up the courage, going down hills with your hands in the drops will be much easier on your body. Take a moment to stretch your back (push your belly button down!). Be relaxed- this will make you more responsive to the bike and vice versa as you go down the hill. Don't worry about how fast you are going, just be with your bike. It will guide you. Look for curves and look at the road ahead. Don't even look at your speedometer! Make each downhill a practice for the next one to come.

Also, when cycling, practice keeping your face still (no grimacing!). You want to stay as relaxed as you can. I know this is difficult to do, BUT, with practice you can. Any kind of tensing up costs you valuable energy. To this day, I still have to remind myself to practice this technique.

Red Dress day may be short, BUT there are hills! Just take your time and enjoy the countryside!

What time do you all leave on the 4th?

(Trek's tentmate here from ALC 4)

[Bike Goddess]

Now Ladies- DON'T FORGET.....STRETCH WHEN YOU STOP.

Stretch your quads and stretch your hamstrings. Lay on your back (a nice place on the grass would be the best OR at the medical tent on a cot) and stretch out your back. I trust you know these 3 stretches. If you don't we'll tell you how to do it.

STRETCHING WILL MAKE YOUR RIDE MUCH MORE PLEASURABLE!

[Trek420]

I think it is Velogirl who said that tends to quell the screaming voices in your head.

And what BG sez about stetching.

Trek-BGs tentmate here from ALC4-420