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The noble task of pulling someone who is having difficulties. The Cycling gods are shining down on you
I think we have all needed a little help at one time or another and it's good to "pay it back"
I still think 100 miles is da**** good no matter what speed you do it at
Well, it does make for a more enjoyable drive back to Dallas, not being the recipient of any "silent treatment." So I don't know if it is that noble. LOL
I have kept track of overall times and averages vs actual riding times and average speeds several years ago. I think my best was during a particular cool year was a 22 average (not including stops) by mile 60 (lots of tailwind), dropping to 18-19 by the end. We didn't stop much that year. We were getting to areas of the route, just after it rained, so temps were not an issue. Now I just hope to finish before it hits 100 degrees.
Well, it does make for a more enjoyable drive back to Dallas, not being the recipient of any "silent treatment." So I don't know if it is that noble. LOL
I have kept track of overall times and averages vs actual riding times and average speeds several years ago. I think my best was during a particular cool year was a 22 average (not including stops) by mile 60 (lots of tailwind), dropping to 18-19 by the end. We didn't stop much that year. We were getting to areas of the route, just after it rained, so temps were not an issue. Now I just hope to finish before it hits 100 degrees.
Dude that's putting the hammer down. Best we've done is a 100 mile paceline, varied terrain at 20mph.
Dude that's putting the hammer down. Best we've done is a 100 mile paceline, varied terrain at 20mph.
My time was a result of having a strong tailwind for most of the pretty flat route, It kept changing with us as we made our way around the 100 mile route. There was one section from 80-90 that it was swirling so much that my friend, mentioned in the earlier post could not find a draft behind me anywhere - as big as I am (6'4"). Under the list of times when I should have said nothing, she asked while she was getting beaten up by the wind trying to stay in my draft if I was able to go faster that what we were currently doing into the wind. Well, I made the mistake of nodding my head - when I should have said nothing. That just made her feel worse.
My time was a result of having a strong tailwind for most of the pretty flat route, It kept changing with us as we made our way around the 100 mile route. There was one section from 80-90 that it was swirling so much that my friend, mentioned in the earlier post could not find a draft behind me anywhere - as big as I am (6'4"). Under the list of times when I should have said nothing, she asked while she was getting beaten up by the wind trying to stay in my draft if I was able to go faster that what we were currently doing into the wind. Well, I made the mistake of nodding my head - when I should have said nothing. That just made her feel worse.
I miss riding with my 6'4 buddy. I'm built like a cinder block so I can't really draft skinny dudes.
Well, it does make for a more enjoyable drive back to Dallas, not being the recipient of any "silent treatment." So I don't know if it is that noble. LOL
I have kept track of overall times and averages vs actual riding times and average speeds several years ago. I think my best was during a particular cool year was a 22 average (not including stops) by mile 60 (lots of tailwind), dropping to 18-19 by the end. We didn't stop much that year. We were getting to areas of the route, just after it rained, so temps were not an issue. Now I just hope to finish before it hits 100 degrees.
Nice paces!! Does the pulling correlate to the "A Happy Wife" phenomenon? Last years HHH was probably the strongest overall ride I have done-period. Me and my buddy didn't have any nagging injuries and had trained well the weeks leading up to the ride. We even had several rides in hot and humid 90 plus weather. We were at a 24 MPH pace at the rest stop around mile 80. We were in a paceline that had a team car and some super strong riders. We dropped speed the last 20 because it was just me and my buddy pulling for the next 5 miles and we came upon a group doing 18-22 that I urged my buddy to drop into since I was running out of juice. Then the last 5 miles he was recuperated and I just pulled behind him. Ended at 22 AVG.
Nice paces!! Does the pulling correlate to the "A Happy Wife" phenomenon? Last years HHH was probably the strongest overall ride I have done-period. Me and my buddy didn't have any nagging injuries and had trained well the weeks leading up to the ride. We even had several rides in hot and humid 90 plus weather. We were at a 24 MPH pace at the rest stop around mile 80. We were in a paceline that had a team car and some super strong riders. We dropped speed the last 20 because it was just me and my buddy pulling for the next 5 miles and we came upon a group doing 18-22 that I urged my buddy to drop into since I was running out of juice. Then the last 5 miles he was recuperated and I just pulled behind him. Ended at 22 AVG.
Ahh, you kids. I could do that...if it was all downhill with a tailwind. Now I just do the 100K, enjoy a few of the rest stops that I paid for and try to get back before it gets hot. hehe I'll hang out at the finish and watch people finish for a while. Then I head back to the Y, shower, and then take little nap before heading back.
Ahh, you kids. I could do that...if it was all downhill with a tailwind. Now I just do the 100K, enjoy a few of the rest stops that I paid for and try to get back before it gets hot. hehe I'll hang out at the finish and watch people finish for a while. Then I head back to the Y, shower, and then take little nap before heading back.
It's all about having fun. The nap is definitely part of my regimen also-plus a lot of stretching. Oh and lots of water and a good big lunch!! NO way I could do that pace this year The large paceline meant doing 22 instead of the low to mid 19's I do when it's just me and my buddy. Anticipating riding alone, we were aiming for a 20 pace. Ahh the big, fast pacelines Did a century alone in September with no more than 3-5 miles behind other riders and ended up at 19.1. 2 very different experiences, probably a little prouder of the 2nd one.
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The large paceline meant doing 22 instead of the low to mid 19's I do when it's just me and my buddy. Anticipating riding alone, we were aiming for a 20 pace. Ahh the big, fast pacelines
