I completely agree! And as a friend, it's your duty to take advantage of
every opportunity to tease your friends as they go off in tangents. :)
--Navid
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jerry Mouton [mailto:jerry@moutons.org]
> Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2002 9:48 PM
> To: Bay_Area_Autocross_List
> Subject: Re: Going Downhill
>
>
> Stacey,
>
> Like every really good list, it's pretty much for
> any vaguely related topic that the group of
> friends on the list want to talk about.
>
> You got a delete button? Use it.
>
> Jerry
>
> Jerry Mouton mailto:jerry@moutons.org Laissez les
> bons temps rouler!
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Stacey" <swilbur@sprynet.com>
> To: "Navid Kahangi" <navid@interwoven.com>; "'Kelly, Katie'"
> <kkelly@spss.com>; <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2002 9:16 PM
> Subject: Re: Going Downhill
>
>
> > > 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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