Silly STRAVA Racing
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Matthew_T
"Young and Ex-whippet"
- Location
- Prestatyn, North Wales
I dont stop. I just thrash the pedals a few yards before to get the speed up so that I can get a good average. There have been plenty of times when I went over a local segment averaging 18mph up a hill and then 30mph down it, thinking that I stood a good chance of getting high in the rankings. Unfortunately the KOM has averaged 27mph over the bridge so I am only 15th. It wont stop me trying and going out when there is a very strong tailwind (like I might do tomorrow afternoon).
gaz
Cycle Camera TV
- Location
- South Croydon
Great for loads of segments but most of them are sprints between lights (not a problem for me, i'm more of a sprinter than a climber), traffic conditions and traffic lights can easily ruin an opportunity to get a KOM. The longer segments often go across several junctions of traffic lights and the only way to get near the KOM is to get a clean run, which is virtually impossible in rush hour.I envy the city commuters and riders for the sheer segment opportunities, but that is my Strava addiction talking. My commute has three or four segments depending on the route. However would I want to lose the commute purley to improve my Strava placings? No way, I cycle rural routes to work that most people hunt out to ride for pleasure at the weekend.
The biggest issue is the sheer quantity of riders, you can be 5 seconds off the KOM but you won't even be in the top 50 riders!
I prefer in the sticks (luckily not too far for me but not on my commute), not as many riders and open roads. The main climbs still have well over 1,000 riders and Box Hill is nearing 6,000 riders and has been ridden over 30,000 times.
I envy you in the sticks riders, better opportunities to get higher in the rankings.
Andrew_Culture
Internet Marketing bod
- Location
- The People's Republic Of Suffolk.
Risex4
Dropped by the autobus
- Location
- The Green/Gray Hills Of Debunshire
Found that funny, not sure why!!
Anyone seen the top UK person in the base mile challenge?
One ride 8000+ climbing 200+ miles at an avg 16mph 12.5 hours not allowing for stops blige he must be keen lol
I used to go in for those, but the Mrs already makes me feel inadequate enough thanks muchly.
Pedrosanchezo
Veteran
- Location
- Perthshire, scotland
Slight tail wind today.........
1 x KOM - 7.3miles, average speed - 28mph.
1 x 2nd place - 2.4miles, average speed - 30.1 mph.
1 x 3rd place - 2.5miles, average speed - 30mph.
Might set up a 10 mile TT segment out of this run. Will have me putting in about a 21 minute time on a road bike.
Then over 10 miles back home with an average speed of 13mph.
Oh and i do not recommend going out in such "slight windy" conditions with 50mm carbon tubs. Not unless you wish to wrestle your handlebars to within an inch of your life.
1 x KOM - 7.3miles, average speed - 28mph.
1 x 2nd place - 2.4miles, average speed - 30.1 mph.
1 x 3rd place - 2.5miles, average speed - 30mph.
Might set up a 10 mile TT segment out of this run. Will have me putting in about a 21 minute time on a road bike.
Then over 10 miles back home with an average speed of 13mph.
Oh and i do not recommend going out in such "slight windy" conditions with 50mm carbon tubs. Not unless you wish to wrestle your handlebars to within an inch of your life.
Hacienda71
Mancunian in self imposed exile in leafy Cheshire
- Location
- Wilmslow, Cheshire
Slight tail wind today.........
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Oh and i do not recommend going out in such "slight windy" conditions with 50mm carbon tubs. Not unless you wish to wrestle your handlebars to within an inch of your life.
I was struggling with side wind gusts at time, with 30mm clinchers on today.
Pedrosanchezo
Veteran
- Location
- Perthshire, scotland
When it was a cross wind it was proper hang on for life!! I preferred the headwind by a distance. The tailwind was my favourite though. Everything goes from roaring winds to utter silence. Then you just glide...................
Hacienda71
Mancunian in self imposed exile in leafy Cheshire
- Location
- Wilmslow, Cheshire
When it was a cross wind it was proper hang on for life!! I preferred the headwind by a distance. The tailwind was my favourite though. Everything goes from roaring winds to utter silence. Then you just glide...................
I know exactly what you mean. I had it on this segment back in November. Only third but hitting 40 on the flat at one point in total silence is kind of cool.
Matthew_T
"Young and Ex-whippet"
- Location
- Prestatyn, North Wales
Set a few PR's today but my, what a wind!
http://app.strava.com/activities/39171556
http://app.strava.com/activities/39171556
potsy
Rambler
- Location
- My Armchair
Who?
400bhp
Guru
Who?
Won't be naming names on here.
I'm sure he's going for other peoples too, just keep seeing his name on lots of my KoM segments. He's took a few off me recently, all on rather odd routes where he's clearly segment hunting. Nowt wrong with that of course.
