Oufy MTB (Roadie) Posted February 18, 2017 Posted February 18, 2017 I prefer riding my mtb when it is windy, the wider bars give me better control. Also if get blown around a bit then mtb don't have issues with the smoothest line on the road
J∆kk∆ls Posted February 18, 2017 Posted February 18, 2017 On a MTB that is ok!On a carbon road bike with deep sections then get ready for action!
Ratty Posted February 18, 2017 Posted February 18, 2017 Just go find a nice mtb trail to ride. At least you will still be getting training and TITS and the mtb trails are more sheltered from the wind (and more fun).
carbon29er Posted February 18, 2017 Posted February 18, 2017 Wind tomorrow is perfect for Suikerbossie intervals. SE pushes you up the hill then slows you down when rolling to the bottom to do the next interval. Rule 9: Only badasses go out in badass weather. Strong wind in the Peninsula is definitely badass weather. But only if it is strong enough. 11 m/s is not strong. Unless you on deep sections. Edit: not strong added.
Shebeen Posted February 18, 2017 Posted February 18, 2017 Wind schmind, it's like more hills. Feel for the okes doing peninsula marathon however!
8_Mad Posted February 19, 2017 Posted February 19, 2017 How was the windy ride today? I was out riding with the wife and got freaked out by how she was getting blown around. Decided to abort the ride and call an SOS vehicle.Witnessed some carnage on suikerbossie just before oudekraal.. saw two ladies and a guy get blown off their bikes and into the barriers, some of them got hurt quite badly, hope they heel up soon.That line between bravery and stupidity is very fine
DuncanCT Posted February 19, 2017 Posted February 19, 2017 That was probably some the strongest wind I've ridden in quite a while. Got blown across the road heading up Chappies from the HB side and I'm 100kg. Sure it would have been tough for lighter cyclist.
LeoKnight Posted February 19, 2017 Posted February 19, 2017 Sounds like a strong SE might make it safer to do the CTCT on MTB slicks, especially for those very light riders, gives you a little bit extra grip for if you go off the tar, only problem is that you also present a bigger profile in the wind on the mtb than road bike.
LeoKnight Posted February 19, 2017 Posted February 19, 2017 Of course if you scared of being taken out by other cyclist on the road..you can try this solution
'Dale Posted February 19, 2017 Posted February 19, 2017 We often commute in worseAt least your big lunch box in your back pack grounds you better ????
Tubehunter Posted February 19, 2017 Posted February 19, 2017 Gusts were 65km\h plus around 10am.... Not for the feint hearted or those not confident with their bike handling skills!
Hairy Posted February 19, 2017 Posted February 19, 2017 Gusts were 65km\h plus around 10am.... Not for the feint hearted or those not confident with their bike handling skills!confidence and being relaxed on the bike is the biggest skill for when riding in this kind of wind
porqui Posted February 19, 2017 Posted February 19, 2017 And was it windy !!! Strava PR going up Blackhill on Glencairn side and hit 90km/h down the other side. So kader01 did you for a ride ??
Hairy Posted February 19, 2017 Posted February 19, 2017 At least your big lunch box in your back pack grounds you better ???? I carry my big lunch box in my tummy
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