[BVC-CHAT] Ride the ROT on Sunday!

[texafornia at gmail.com]

It's a big loop, so whatever you're fighting against, you'll have working  
for you most of the time. 16.5 is a pretty casual pace overall. If you're  
riding single-speed, that's pedaling on the flats and uphills, coasting on  
the downhills.

Greg - I saw on your facebook a pic of you riding a fixie. You'd love  
riding this. Staying in the same gear for 4+hours really burns up the legs.

Sorry for saying "cheating" earlier. That's why I put it in quotes in the  
first place. I know it's not cheating. I've had my ass dropped when  
drafting more times than not. I'ma very average cyclist.

We can debate what it's like all day long on the interwebs. Just come out  
and give it a try and then you'll know for sure!

On Jun 26, 2009 3:30pm, Greg Hercules <moocowherc at gmail.com> wrote:
> What if there is a 10mph head wind? 16.5 mph might not be attainable.

> "not speaking for myself" Herc

> On Fri, Jun 26, 2009 at 3:23 PM, texafornia at gmail.com> wrote:

> That's why I'm posting the avg speed. If you can't go 16.5 for 70 miles  
> without drafting off of people, then you'll have some problems. I'm sure  
> most of you can do it. But if you crater towards the end, I'll let you  
> draft. :)


> This is not typical roadie cycling. It's straight up endurance riding.  
> You set a pace and stay on it, and make it as psychologically tough as  
> possible. No drafting, no stopping, double up on hills, and ride single  
> speed if you're really wanting some fun.


> Just posting it as an option for those of you wanting to road bike on  
> sunday, but do something different than usual. It's also a great workout  
> for those thinking about doing a triathlon someday.




> On Jun 26, 2009 2:49pm, Matthew Hattaway cycleguy2300 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > If you ride with out drafting, the slowest among you gets the best work  
> out. The faster you are the less you have to work to keep up with the  
> slow person.

> > I think that drafting is better because it allows the faster rider to  
> ride at a intensity that benefits them while letting the slower rider  
> draft and get a good work out as well.
> >
> > Matt the "those hills are named Mt. Un-Pleasant and Col-de-Nomow" Hatt

> >
> >
> > From: "texafornia at gmail.com" texafornia at gmail.com>
> > To: Brazos Valley Cyclists

> > bvc-chat at philebus.tamu.edu>
> > Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 3:31:26 PM
> > Subject: Re: [BVC-CHAT] Ride the ROT on Sunday!
> >
> > Drafting is "cheating" and you'll pull away from those that aren't. 70  
> miles non-drafting is 70 miles. Draft and it's like doing much less.

> >
> > Ride side by side or 4 bike lengths behind the person in front of you  
> to avoid the draft.
> >
> > It's definitely harder, but I think lots of you would enjoy the  
> challenge. We also make best use of the terrain and climb the Carlos Hill  
> and Navasota Hill twice each. Three times each if you're feeling spritely.

> >
> > I've been riding this route for years and years and it's gorgeous. Long  
> stretches with no cars at all forever. Would love to have more folks come  
> out and give it a whirl.
> >
> >
> > > On Jun 26, 2009 2:14pm, Christopher Menzel cmenzel at tamu.edu> wrote:

> > >
> > > On Jun 26, 2009, at 1:10 PM, texafornia at gmail.com wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > The ROT ride is on Sunday morning, passing by Pebble Creek at 6:45  
> AM. Come join in!

> > > >
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> > > > No drafting,
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> > > > You mean you can't draft even if you're not training for a  
> triathlon? Or feeling a bit knackered from the heat? Or just feeling like  
> you want to?

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> > > >
> > > > -chris
> > > >
> > > >
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