How.To.Ride.Faster

[DismalScientist]

@wheels&wings 145313 wrote:

I’m not fast, but my attitude is generally, “it is what it is” so I don’t worry about speed.

Puhlease…
Is this an excerpt from a recent ride title: “Dear lady, if you shoal me then be sure to up your pace./ ‘Cause though I ride a fat bike I can put you in your place.”?

[dkel]

@wheels&wings 145313 wrote:

In terms of going fast, I’ve noticed that sometimes I get QOMs in construction zones. That’s because the construction workers cheer me up the hill, and it feels good to hear their supportive words and encouragement.

I believe the term for this is catcalling. :rolleyes:

[wheelswings]

@Steve O 145317 wrote:

I believe those are contradictory statements.

Na, my QOMs are on the quiet sidestreets where nobody rides.
I am not fast by normal standards.

@Dismal, my ride title was about etiquette, not speed. I look even slower than I am, so sometimes I get shoaled by folks who are barely moving.

[wheelswings]

@dkel 145324 wrote:

I believe the term for this is catcalling. :rolleyes:

Perhaps, but “catcalling” gives guys no credit for saying nice things without ulterior motives. I think some of them just appreciate seeing a person on a bicycle struggling cheerily up a hill. I agree there is a gender component, but there is also a shared recognition that sports are fun and that hills can be steep!

[mello yello]

@wheels&wings 145328 wrote:

Perhaps, but “catcalling” gives guys no credit for saying nice things without ulterior motives. I think some of them just appreciate seeing a person on a bicycle struggling cheerily up a hill. I agree there is a gender component, but there is also a shared recognition that sports are fun and that hills can be steep!

I dunno… I get “you can do it” when I’m at the top of my big homeward-bound climb occasionally… enough to make an impression. Usually people waiting for the bus or just walking around the sidewalk. If you were to do the same ride at the same time of day you might get more of that, but I probably wouldn’t consider it catcalling either way.

[dkel]

It was a joke. :p

[rcannon100]

@wheels&wings 145328 wrote:

without ulterior motives

Read your Hemmingway.

[Judd]

@wheels&wings 145328 wrote:

Perhaps, but “catcalling” gives guys no credit for saying nice things without ulterior motives. I think some of them just appreciate seeing a person on a bicycle struggling cheerily up a hill. I agree there is a gender component, but there is also a shared recognition that sports are fun and that hills can be steep!

Is it catcalling if I point out that Wheels&Wings was looking pretty foxy at Freezing Saddles closing happy hour?

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[lordofthemark]

So, not to take us off topic, but my wife is delighted that y’all are encouraging me to do more balanced fitness. Due to last night’s rain, instead of dragging me to the pool, we went to the building fitness center and had fun with weight machines.

[Judd]

@mello yello 145329 wrote:

I dunno… I get “you can do it” when I’m at the top of my big homeward-bound climb occasionally… enough to make an impression. Usually people waiting for the bus or just walking around the sidewalk. If you were to do the same ride at the same time of day you might get more of that, but I probably wouldn’t consider it catcalling either way.

Also, nice butt, Jake.

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[Steve O]

@wheels&wings 145325 wrote:

Na, my QOMs are on the quiet sidestreets where nobody rides.

Liar, liar liar liar liar!
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If I’m counting right, that’s 12 QOMs. Slowpokes generally have zero.

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Oh, and only 15 seconds faster than #2 on the list. That is sooooooo slooooooowwwww.

And don’t pay any attention to those real slowpokes lower on the list
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[bentbike33]

@Steve O 145345 wrote:

Liar, liar liar liar liar!
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If I’m counting right, that’s 12 QOMs. Slowpokes generally have zero.

I’ve ridden behind her. Wheels&Wings really pops up hills. Must be the Wings.

[GovernorSilver]

I guess there is a benefit to standing all the time while climbing, after all.

One trick I found this morning to riding faster:

Dress like it’s a hot summer day when it’s about 50F. The cold will make you move faster, because the only way to get warm and stay warm is to pedal harder . Seriously, my Strava mph average went up by 2 mph this morning. The downside is because I pedaled harder, the climb up Louisiana Ave. was harder than usual, due to being fatigued sooner from the harder than usual effort.

[hozn]

The problem is that if you’re pedaling faster you are also moving faster — and the wind is what makes cycling cold(er). And if your circulation is not that great (as mine apparently is not), then this doesn’t help feet or hands (though 50° isn’t terrible).

[GovernorSilver]

@hozn 147277 wrote:

The problem is that if you’re pedaling faster you are also moving faster — and the wind is what makes cycling cold(er). And if your circulation is not that great (as mine apparently is not), then this doesn’t help feet or hands (though 50° isn’t terrible).

Fair point, though by the time I passed King St. in Old Town, I was enjoying the breeze more than suffering from it. Yes it was chilly but my body was also heating up from the effort. I should probably pack the cycling gloves although I didn’t notice any problems with my hands this time. Last year I wore them once the starting temp dropped under 50F.

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