Slow Bike Movement
#1
Posted 27 August 2012 - 09:16 AM
I think this has freed me up. I had concentrated on speed and heart rate, now I'm concentrating on scenery and destination. I was never going to challenge any triathletes, but I liked timing myself and improving. On the bike path, I had thought of oncoming traffic as obstacles and thought of people going my way as benchmarks. On the road bike going for my best lap time around the lake, I did really well I think. I was rarely passed except by people on road bikes who were clearly on the assault. I was going about 16 mph at my best. On the MTB I took pride that I was never passed by anyone with knobbies. Now I'm letting the faster riders blow me away, not competing with anyone, and I share a nod with my fellow travelers.
It's not all positive. Short rides are fine, but medium-short rides seem to take forever. The ride home is 6 miles and uphill, and with the change of clothes takes about an hour. Long rides are out of the question. I've never done a century but I once thought I could have done one in a reasonable amount of time. Now I have to think it would take me more time than there is daylight.
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#2
Posted 27 August 2012 - 10:53 AM
#3 (The Dude)
Posted 27 August 2012 - 11:48 AM
Life is too short to be in a rush all the time, the smarter man takes it slow and enjoys the scenery
#4
Posted 27 August 2012 - 11:55 AM
Think of it this way. At least you are still getting out there. That's more than what most people do. No matter how slow you are, you're way faster than someone sitting at home on the couch.
#5
Posted 27 August 2012 - 02:00 PM
I'll have my Dad's Schwinn Paramount (a high-end touring bike from the 1970's) back on the road here pretty soon. It needed to be taken apart and cleaned, and the tires, cables, and leather parts replaced. I'm looking forward to building it back up. I'm glad I could save it from becoming a fixie or a tuna can.
Genesis 49:16-17
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#6
Posted 27 August 2012 - 04:25 PM
#7
Posted 27 August 2012 - 04:28 PM
Darthy Lefty, sorry you have had to slow down. I know there are things I see while out walking around that I would miss in a car.
Think of it this way. At least you are still getting out there. That's more than what most people do. No matter how slow you are, you're way faster than someone sitting at home on the couch.
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