> I see what your problem is; you are seeking cycling advice on an autox list!
>
> --Navid
Amen to that...
I thought I was reading rec.bicycles.misc or the ba.bicycles newsgroup
for a moment. I had to double check that I was actually reading ba-autox.
Of course there was that previous diversion about SUVs last week.
Is this list suppose to stay on topic or is it used for just anything?
Just curious.
-Stacey
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Kelly, Katie [mailto:kkelly@spss.com]
> > Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2002 12:22 PM
> > To: ba-autox@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Going Downhill
> >
> >
> > I really like cycling, but I'm terrible on the descents. I
> > have such a hard
> > time convincing myself that I can go fast downhill through a
> > turn and I won't
> > die.
> >
> > It's quite humbling, because in the group ride this morning,
> > I really, REALLY
> > lagged behind. I actually liked the climbs, because I knew
> > that's when I could
> > catch up to everyone. In fact, the climbs appear to be the
> > only place where I
> > demonstrate any sort of natural ability, thanks to my
> > Saturday coach's great
> > advice of just peddling faster. But as soon as we get to a
> > downhill, my
> > chicken gene kicks in. I know I set up for the turn right,
> > but then I just
> > watch everyone pull ahead, while I'm battling my brain just
> > to convince myself
> > that my wheels WILL stay connected to this earth.
> >
> > It's kind of embarassing and humbling. That, and just riding
> > with a group.
> > It's hard to convince myself that tailgating is good.
> > Especially riding in
> > traffic, like with stop lights and cars. Bikes don't have
> > brakelights. What do
> > you do when the person in front of you makes a sudden stop?
> > Doesn't it just
> > make sense to leave ample space between you and the person in
> > front of you?
> > That's how it seems to me, but I'm all alone in this view
> > point. The group
> > takes off, and I'm left way behind. So, obviously,
> > something's got to give
> > here.
> >
> > I'm just going to keep practicing, though, and little by
> > little, I trust I'll
> > gain in confidence. This is definitely something I don't want
> > to force. That
> > could hurt a lot. Any tips would be appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Katie
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