tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17974015.post1215215772115288665..comments2024-03-15T01:11:32.832-07:00Comments on Bardiac: Biking CommentaryBardiachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11846065504793800266noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17974015.post-78226977025444826382008-01-08T07:29:00.000-08:002008-01-08T07:29:00.000-08:00I hadn't noticed until now (6 months later) that y...I hadn't noticed until now (6 months later) that you'd asked about the article on downhill riding. Uh, mea culpa?<BR/><BR/>According to Bicycling magazine, the trick to downhill riding is to get as much weight forward as you can. I knew about getting down on the drops. What I didn't know about is subtly shifting one's weight forward and off the seat. The way to feel this is to get on the drops and then coast downhill with your feet on the pedals at the same level--this brings you a little off the seat and forward. I got a lot faster coasting this way, and I also felt like I had better control of my bike. It takes me a little work to maintain the body position while pedaling, but when I can, it's a lot more efficient than what I had been doing.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, sorry for the delayed response, and I hope this is useful.withneedlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07910245650867769509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17974015.post-55147144981632548142007-07-28T19:46:00.000-07:002007-07-28T19:46:00.000-07:00Amanda, I'm waiting with bated breath to read your...Amanda, I'm waiting with bated breath to read your responses! I'm glad you had fun in the drops. Dang, going fast is fun, isn't it?<BR/><BR/>Dorothy, It's cool, isn't it!<BR/><BR/>WithNeedle, I didn't see the thing on downhill riding, but I looked when you mentioned it. Is that a mtb thing? Or could you help me on road stuff suggestions?Bardiachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11846065504793800266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17974015.post-67469269998982106962007-07-25T12:20:00.000-07:002007-07-25T12:20:00.000-07:00Delurking to mention that during a recent spell of...Delurking to mention that during a recent spell of hot weather, I looked so pathetic after climbing a hill that a kind woman who was watering her lawn offered to turn the hose on me. The only reason I didn't take her up it is that I was afraid that my legs would tighten up, and I was far enough from home that I didn't want to walk.<BR/><BR/>I suspect everyone but me already knows all the advice in this month's Bicycling magazine about how to go downhill, but getting the stance right has made a huge difference in how safe and stable I feel on hills...withneedlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07910245650867769509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17974015.post-48735309953243338872007-07-24T13:41:00.000-07:002007-07-24T13:41:00.000-07:00I love that big lung feeling! I walk around and t...I love that big lung feeling! I walk around and take super deep breaths when I have that feeling, just because I can!Rebecca H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10825532162727473112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17974015.post-20567097001935670892007-07-24T08:10:00.000-07:002007-07-24T08:10:00.000-07:00I went down on my drops for the first time going d...I went down on my drops for the first time going down hill the other day. Wow. Was that ever thrilling and terrifying at the same time!<BR/><BR/>I probably look a fright when climbing hills too -- I tend to stick the tip of my tongue out when I'm working hard ... I do it in rowing too -- and I know I look ridiculous. Add in the panting, and the bike shorts that magically emphasize my already prominent butt, and I bet I'm a treat for the eyes of all those drivers passing me on the hills.<BR/><BR/>Re the Tour: I hate it when I see men with better legs than me. <BR/><BR/>Promise to get to your awesome meme questions soon -- I've got a section of my diss hanging over my head at the moment ...Amanda Bonnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12956743498061548191noreply@blogger.com