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Re: Going Downhill

To: "Navid Kahangi" <navid@interwoven.com>,
Subject: Re: Going Downhill
From: "Stacey" <swilbur@sprynet.com>
Date: Tue, 5 Mar 2002 21:16:58 -0800
> 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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