You put in twice the effort to get half the speed.
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The doormat at work breaks a plate glass window (true story).
James
You know it's windy when....
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Wasn't that windy today.
In 2001 is was so windy crossing the harbor bridge that I rode down hill in bottom gear. Many riders decided not to even try crossing.
In 2001 is was so windy crossing the harbor bridge that I rode down hill in bottom gear. Many riders decided not to even try crossing.
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It seems to have picked up since this morning, going to be a long ride home today, especially as I have to go to a "work function" and then ride home straight afterwards.
Doesn't look to promising for Saturday Slowies.
Doesn't look to promising for Saturday Slowies.
I pray for you dedicated commuters!
I had a couple of skittish moments on the way home. There were a few times when an unexpected gust of wind caused me to change my line. Combine that with the wet and it gets pretty hairy.
I have ridden in windier conditions, but considering that it was wet as well, certainly adds to the danger.
James
I have ridden in windier conditions, but considering that it was wet as well, certainly adds to the danger.
James
See anyone training on their aero wheels?I had a couple of skittish moments on the way home. There were a few times when an unexpected gust of wind caused me to change my line. Combine that with the wet and it gets pretty hairy.
I have ridden in windier conditions, but considering that it was wet as well, certainly adds to the danger.
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At Milsons pt, I got down to bottom gear (42/25) and I was thinking mmm its going to be windy on the bridge, but it wasn't so bad on the bridge.
Windy, but nothing like that night in 2001.
Windy, but nothing like that night in 2001.
Nay. 30/25 is your bottom gear!At Milsons pt, I got down to bottom gear (42/25)...
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Yes, I was thinking of that one for the bridge, but it wasn't needed.Nay. 30/25 is your bottom gear!
In 2001 the wind on the bridge gave me the impression that I was going to be lifted upwards, as distinct from being blown sidewise.
Your aggressive riding posture clearly has turned your torso into an airfoil, ready to fly away.In 2001 the wind on the bridge gave me the impression that I was going to be lifted upwards, as distinct from being blown sidewise.
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