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Re: Going Downhill

To: "Bay_Area_Autocross_List" <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Going Downhill
From: "Jerry Mouton" <jerry@moutons.org>
Date: Tue, 5 Mar 2002 21:48:29 -0800
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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