I got a funny story too, a few weeks ago I asked a guy if I could overtake, we were climbing a hill. As I came past he replied "No problem, come past, I'll ride behind your chassis anytime!" I laughed and told him he was lucky I was tierd so I won't slap him. Ten minutes later at the watering table he pulled up, He was so embarrassed because he then realised I was not "Tanya". Laughs all round
"Hi how was your race?" "Good, but the bottlenecks and slow riders hurt my time..." blah blah blah... excuses That explains ten minutes off your time, and what about the other hour?
The truth is most riders at races are not very fit and don't have expert tech skills. It was interesting doing my first race, starting right at the back unseeded. I saw aunties panic at the sight of every pebble and oomies start puffing at the bottom of the first hill. But to ride up their butts and try pass in the singletrack just makes the aunty more nervous and the oomie more self conscious. There is always more than enough district road and jeep track to get ahead, you just need to be patient for a few minutes. I have never yelled 'track' to someone and never will. After three races, I'm seeded better and have few hold ups.
I enjoy articles about trails in other parts of the country. The more pics the better. Especially if the review comes from different viewpoints, for example a pro, a weekend warrior and a complete noob. A column for us die-hard 26 er fans would be good too
No advantage at all. Actually a disadvantage, I have an extra 150g in sportsbra I need to haul up a hill. I am yet to meet a man so chivalrous, that he offers to carry my water bottles for me.
I find if I need to overtake, a "Hi, mind if I pass on the right?" works like a bomb. Especially if we are climbing, guys move out the way no problem. I did enjoy this weekends race a few kays from the finish I slowly overtook a lady in some jeep track, and as I came past said," We are nearly there... lets chase some guys!!" She picked up her pace a bit and we pushed each other to the end.
Hi guys, firstly I just want to say that I am by no means a fundi on the subject of doping, but one thing keeps coming to mind regarding the subject (relating now to ALL athletes not just DI) I find it hard to understand how a professional who with OCD-like precision follows: -a scientific training programme -an eating plan and knows what they eat down to the very last calorie -a specific nutrient supplement regime All tailormade for the individual needs to peak and perform at their best "accidentally" injests something. I really am sitting on the fence, with this issue. Even their meds I'm sure they would get from specific manufacturers and suppliers. I will continue to follow these threads.
Im 172cm tall......i ride a specialzed epic comp. 26 er. Frame size medium. Have not changed anything and have no problems with the boys saddle. I enjoy a full sus but prefer the suspension to be quite stiff.
Oooh eeh eehh, more suikerkaskinades regarding the classifieds today. If we had played this game yesterday Dips would have lost. Welcome to the hub Jenna.
