Anyone ride slow but long? - Page 17 - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

08-31-2004, 04:25 PM

On 29 Aug 2004 09:23:45 -0700, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Art Harris) wrote:

>Bob in CT wrote:
>> My weekend ride is typically 60-70 miles, but I ride at a pace that's
>> about 13mph (I'm unsure of the elevation gain; it's between 3,500-5,200
>> feet; my GPS gives me different numbers each time). We have a great club
>> in CT called Sound Cyclists, but I can never ride with the club, as the
>> rides for C riders (12-14mph) are too short for me. I feel as if I'm
>> stuck in "no man's land," as sponsored rides for C riders are too short
>> but I can't gain enough speed to go out on the faster, longer rides.

I ride slow but I don't track how long I ride. I ride until I feel
like stopping. No matter that the time/distance, I tend to ride at
something of a leisurely pace. I don't see any partiulcar need to
keep up with any supposed speed. I do however sprint for awhile at
least one time during a ride, and some of my rides also have few
killer hills. I ride alone and am unaware of any clubs in my area,
but I'm not one to join clubs anyway. To me, clubs seem to want to
tell others how to do things and exersice some form of authority over
them. I have more fun on my own.
Michael J. Klein [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC
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08-31-2004, 05:51 PM

> I ride slow but I don't track how long I ride. I ride until I feel
> like stopping. No matter that the time/distance, I tend to ride at
> something of a leisurely pace. I don't see any partiulcar need to
> keep up with any supposed speed. I do however sprint for awhile at
> least one time during a ride, and some of my rides also have few
> killer hills. I ride alone and am unaware of any clubs in my area,
> but I'm not one to join clubs anyway. To me, clubs seem to want to
> tell others how to do things and exersice some form of authority over
> them. I have more fun on my own.
> Michael J. Klein

I joined the club because I was a bit unsure of riding where there might be
traffic and I figured there's safety in numbers. Also, if you have a
mechanical or crash or just get sick; there's somebody to help you out. Our
club doesn't try to tell anyone what to do--well, other than the guy who
likes to ride on the wrong side of the road on country two lane roads. He
nearly got creamed coming around a 90 degree corner to the left when a
pickup truck was coming around from the other direction. Oh--also, you can
make imaginary races with club members (even if they don't know you're
practicing on them).

Pat in TX

08-31-2004, 05:51 PM

> I ride slow but I don't track how long I ride. I ride until I feel
> like stopping. No matter that the time/distance, I tend to ride at
> something of a leisurely pace. I don't see any partiulcar need to
> keep up with any supposed speed. I do however sprint for awhile at
> least one time during a ride, and some of my rides also have few
> killer hills. I ride alone and am unaware of any clubs in my area,
> but I'm not one to join clubs anyway. To me, clubs seem to want to
> tell others how to do things and exersice some form of authority over
> them. I have more fun on my own.
> Michael J. Klein

I joined the club because I was a bit unsure of riding where there might be
traffic and I figured there's safety in numbers. Also, if you have a
mechanical or crash or just get sick; there's somebody to help you out. Our
club doesn't try to tell anyone what to do--well, other than the guy who
likes to ride on the wrong side of the road on country two lane roads. He
nearly got creamed coming around a 90 degree corner to the left when a
pickup truck was coming around from the other direction. Oh--also, you can
make imaginary races with club members (even if they don't know you're
practicing on them).

Pat in TX

08-31-2004, 05:51 PM

> I ride slow but I don't track how long I ride. I ride until I feel
> like stopping. No matter that the time/distance, I tend to ride at
> something of a leisurely pace. I don't see any partiulcar need to
> keep up with any supposed speed. I do however sprint for awhile at
> least one time during a ride, and some of my rides also have few
> killer hills. I ride alone and am unaware of any clubs in my area,
> but I'm not one to join clubs anyway. To me, clubs seem to want to
> tell others how to do things and exersice some form of authority over
> them. I have more fun on my own.
> Michael J. Klein

I joined the club because I was a bit unsure of riding where there might be
traffic and I figured there's safety in numbers. Also, if you have a
mechanical or crash or just get sick; there's somebody to help you out. Our
club doesn't try to tell anyone what to do--well, other than the guy who
likes to ride on the wrong side of the road on country two lane roads. He
nearly got creamed coming around a 90 degree corner to the left when a
pickup truck was coming around from the other direction. Oh--also, you can
make imaginary races with club members (even if they don't know you're
practicing on them).

Pat in TX

08-31-2004, 05:51 PM

> I ride slow but I don't track how long I ride. I ride until I feel
> like stopping. No matter that the time/distance, I tend to ride at
> something of a leisurely pace. I don't see any partiulcar need to
> keep up with any supposed speed. I do however sprint for awhile at
> least one time during a ride, and some of my rides also have few
> killer hills. I ride alone and am unaware of any clubs in my area,
> but I'm not one to join clubs anyway. To me, clubs seem to want to
> tell others how to do things and exersice some form of authority over
> them. I have more fun on my own.
> Michael J. Klein

I joined the club because I was a bit unsure of riding where there might be
traffic and I figured there's safety in numbers. Also, if you have a
mechanical or crash or just get sick; there's somebody to help you out. Our
club doesn't try to tell anyone what to do--well, other than the guy who
likes to ride on the wrong side of the road on country two lane roads. He
nearly got creamed coming around a 90 degree corner to the left when a
pickup truck was coming around from the other direction. Oh--also, you can
make imaginary races with club members (even if they don't know you're
practicing on them).

Pat in TX