Tips for increasing pace?? - The Chainlink2024-03-29T12:05:46Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/tips-for-increasing-pace?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A549258&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=no+1
-and in a higher gear!…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-05-22:2211490:Comment:5492582012-05-22T22:07:02.605ZFar'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63https://thechainlink.org/profile/JamesBlackHeron
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<p>-and in a higher gear!<br/> <br/> <cite>Duppie said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/tips-for-increasing-pace#2211490Comment549167"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Pedal faster.</p>
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<p>You saw that one coming, didn't you?</p>
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<p>-and in a higher gear!<br/> <br/> <cite>Duppie said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/tips-for-increasing-pace#2211490Comment549167"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Pedal faster.</p>
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<p>You saw that one coming, didn't you?</p>
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</blockquote> Thanks for the tips on matchi…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-05-22:2211490:Comment:5493842012-05-22T21:46:01.103ZLizhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Liz657
<p>Thanks for the tips on matching cadence, I think that did me in a lot on Saturday. Cadence and keeping a uniform spin are things that I am starting to think more about.</p>
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<p>I'll try to make it to the June 4th CCC ride. </p>
<p>Thanks for the tips on matching cadence, I think that did me in a lot on Saturday. Cadence and keeping a uniform spin are things that I am starting to think more about.</p>
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<p>I'll try to make it to the June 4th CCC ride. </p> Liz, let's go together.
Mich…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-05-22:2211490:Comment:5494782012-05-22T21:43:21.114ZJulie Aberman (Hochstadter)https://thechainlink.org/profile/JulieHochstadter
<p>Liz, let's go together.</p>
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<p>Michael - Will there be a ride next Monday night even though its the holiday?<br/> <br/> <cite>Michael A said:</cite></p>
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<p>Come try a Monday night CCC ride, I will do my best to help you along</p>
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<p>Liz, let's go together.</p>
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<p>Michael - Will there be a ride next Monday night even though its the holiday?<br/> <br/> <cite>Michael A said:</cite></p>
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<p>Come try a Monday night CCC ride, I will do my best to help you along</p>
</blockquote> This happens to all of us, th…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-05-22:2211490:Comment:5493792012-05-22T21:25:57.367ZMichael Ahttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MichaelAbene
<p>This happens to all of us, there is ALWAYS a faster, stronger group</p>
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<p>A couple of tips</p>
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<p>When coming to a stop or light shift to an easier gear, just like you would in a car with a manual transmission.... you save energy and this adds up</p>
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<p>Stay protected from the wind. This means staying behind the cyclist in front of you (anything more then a wheel apart and your working harder then needed) It can also mean staying on the side of the group that is…</p>
<p>This happens to all of us, there is ALWAYS a faster, stronger group</p>
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<p>A couple of tips</p>
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<p>When coming to a stop or light shift to an easier gear, just like you would in a car with a manual transmission.... you save energy and this adds up</p>
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<p>Stay protected from the wind. This means staying behind the cyclist in front of you (anything more then a wheel apart and your working harder then needed) It can also mean staying on the side of the group that is protected by crosswinds.</p>
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<p>While closing gaps is important, close them at a steady speed, if you push hard to close a gap you will probably come up on the group too fast and have to brake.</p>
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<p>Once you are in the draft of the group, keep your pedals moving, even if you are not putting any pressure on them. it will be easier to accelerate when the riders in front do so.</p>
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<p>Try and match the cadence of the riders in front of you.. if your spinning at 90 rpm and they are at 75 you will peter out before them, this also happens in the reverse.</p>
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<p>Try and watch 2-3 riders ahead, this helps you adjust your speed sooner with less effort</p>
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<p>Make sure your bike is in it's top working condition, properly inflated tires, and all accessories that will not be needed are removed to help with weight.</p>
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<p>Lastly, it is easier near the front of the group instead of the back, </p>
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<p>Come try a Monday night CCC ride, I will do my best to help you along</p> Pedal faster.
You saw that o…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-05-22:2211490:Comment:5491672012-05-22T21:15:30.565ZDuppiehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Duppie
<p>Pedal faster.</p>
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<p>You saw that one coming, didn't you?</p>
<p>Pedal faster.</p>
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<p>You saw that one coming, didn't you?</p>