Drafting....A question arose yesterday. (Page 3)
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2016-05-24 8:33 PM in reply to: Left Brain |
1502 Katy, Texas | Subject: RE: Drafting....A question arose yesterday. Originally posted by Left Brain Originally posted by 3mar But here's the thing. In that race *cough* 23.4 mph *cough* that was a couple weeks ago *cough* 3rd place overall *cough* during the bike leg the guy who ended up fourth overall (you know, one place behind me, since I was in 3rd) and I exchanged places about 5 times. We were both around the same speed *cough* 23.4 mph *cough* and were constantly going back and forth. When I passed him, I never looked to see if he was on my wheel. It just wasn't worth it to look honestly. You're compromising your aero position and taking your eyes off the road to look behind you. I honestly don't think he was, but I have no idea. Conversely, he never looked back when he would overtake me. We both just rode. He ended up in transition ahead of me, but I transitioned faster and we ran together for the first three miles then I went ahead...because, I came in third and he came in fourth. Not bragging but you know... Cheetah! There...I fixed it for ya! |
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2016-05-24 9:00 PM in reply to: 3mar |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: Drafting....A question arose yesterday. Originally posted by 3mar Originally posted by Left Brain There...I fixed it for ya! Originally posted by 3mar But here's the thing. In that race *cough* 23.4 mph *cough* that was a couple weeks ago *cough* 3rd place overall *cough* during the bike leg the guy who ended up fourth overall (you know, one place behind me, since I was in 3rd) and I exchanged places about 5 times. We were both around the same speed *cough* 23.4 mph *cough* and were constantly going back and forth. When I passed him, I never looked to see if he was on my wheel. It just wasn't worth it to look honestly. You're compromising your aero position and taking your eyes off the road to look behind you. I honestly don't think he was, but I have no idea. Conversely, he never looked back when he would overtake me. We both just rode. He ended up in transition ahead of me, but I transitioned faster and we ran together for the first three miles then I went ahead...because, I came in third and he came in fourth. Not bragging but you know... Cheetah! Bro.....Cheetah's run fast....don't get carried away. |
2016-05-25 1:35 PM in reply to: 0 |
701 | Subject: RE: Drafting....A question arose yesterday. Originally posted by 3mar Last time you told that story, she said "there is nothing like going 20 mph..." and you used it as an example on how AGers think 20 mph is fast when it's not. Now she said 25-30 and you're using it as an example of how AGers are delusional about their speed.... Do your tales of interactions with women always change so much, or only after a couple of beers Wait what? 20 mph isn't fast? Like heck! I did nearly 20 on my half, and cracked 20 over an Olympic just this weekend! I was blayyyyy-----zing! Sheesh. Only way I sniff 25 is with a really big hill. And a tailwind. Yes, I know 20 isn't "fast" fast. I was pretty happy with it. {sticks fingers in ears} Edited by jhaack39 2016-05-25 1:36 PM |
2016-05-25 1:54 PM in reply to: Left Brain |
1502 Katy, Texas | Subject: RE: Drafting....A question arose yesterday. Originally posted by Left Brain Originally posted by 3mar Originally posted by Left Brain There...I fixed it for ya! Originally posted by 3mar But here's the thing. In that race *cough* 23.4 mph *cough* that was a couple weeks ago *cough* 3rd place overall *cough* during the bike leg the guy who ended up fourth overall (you know, one place behind me, since I was in 3rd) and I exchanged places about 5 times. We were both around the same speed *cough* 23.4 mph *cough* and were constantly going back and forth. When I passed him, I never looked to see if he was on my wheel. It just wasn't worth it to look honestly. You're compromising your aero position and taking your eyes off the road to look behind you. I honestly don't think he was, but I have no idea. Conversely, he never looked back when he would overtake me. We both just rode. He ended up in transition ahead of me, but I transitioned faster and we ran together for the first three miles then I went ahead...because, I came in third and he came in fourth. Not bragging but you know... Cheetah! Bro.....Cheetah's run fast....don't get carried away. Well I'm sure they'd be fast on the bike if they would just shave. |
2016-05-25 6:42 PM in reply to: 3mar |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: Drafting....A question arose yesterday. Well, as long as Mr. Magoo is apparently the person who measures triathlon courses, we'll never really know what mph means in regard to speed. Drafting or not. LOL |
2016-05-25 7:04 PM in reply to: Left Brain |
1502 Katy, Texas | Subject: RE: Drafting....A question arose yesterday. Originally posted by Left Brain Well, as long as Mr. Magoo is apparently the person who measures triathlon courses, we'll never really know what mph means in regard to speed. Drafting or not. LOL Sure we do....it's called GPS. |
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2016-05-25 7:30 PM in reply to: 3mar |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: Drafting....A question arose yesterday. Originally posted by 3mar Originally posted by Left Brain Sure we do....it's called GPS. Well, as long as Mr. Magoo is apparently the person who measures triathlon courses, we'll never really know what mph means in regard to speed. Drafting or not. LOL I can live with that.......but the "avg. speed" that gets posted in the results on race websites is often hysterical. |
2016-05-25 8:26 PM in reply to: Left Brain |
1502 Katy, Texas | Subject: RE: Drafting....A question arose yesterday. Originally posted by Left Brain Originally posted by 3mar Originally posted by Left Brain Sure we do....it's called GPS. Well, as long as Mr. Magoo is apparently the person who measures triathlon courses, we'll never really know what mph means in regard to speed. Drafting or not. LOL I can live with that.......but the "avg. speed" that gets posted in the results on race websites is often hysterical. Well yeah....I can't imagine anyone goes by that. |
2016-05-25 9:50 PM in reply to: 3mar |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: Drafting....A question arose yesterday. Originally posted by 3mar Originally posted by Left Brain Well yeah....I can't imagine anyone goes by that. Originally posted by 3mar Originally posted by Left Brain Sure we do....it's called GPS. Well, as long as Mr. Magoo is apparently the person who measures triathlon courses, we'll never really know what mph means in regard to speed. Drafting or not. LOL I can live with that.......but the "avg. speed" that gets posted in the results on race websites is often hysterical. Dude - as the man said....."know your audience". |
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