Square Wheels Posted August 8, 2015 Share #1 Posted August 8, 2015 I hit 50.8 this morning, and I held back, a lot. Climbed (most) of a steep hill and rode down. It was windy on the way up and I think I felt those winds on the way down. I braked a lot. My guess is if I tucked in more and didn't brake I easily would have hit 60+. I think I would have been more scared to hit 60, the thing that really held me back was the wind, I was terrified of getting hit by a crosswind at 50+. I need to lose a lot of weight. I need to stop stuffing garbage down my pie hole. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/858684449 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted August 8, 2015 Share #2 Posted August 8, 2015 Fast! My top speed is 49. It made me nervous on 23's. I do like to go fast though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted August 8, 2015 Share #3 Posted August 8, 2015 The difference between 50mph and 60mph is huge. Post the ride on Strava. I'm sure some hack made the DH a segment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted August 8, 2015 Share #4 Posted August 8, 2015 Fast! My top speed is 49. It made me nervous on 23's. I do like to go fast though.no need to be nervous because you are on 23mm tires. Tire width doesn't add safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted August 8, 2015 Share #5 Posted August 8, 2015 The difference between 50mph and 60mph is huge. Post the ride on Strava. I'm sure some hack made the DH a segment. There is nothing wrong with DH segments. Especially, MTB ones. It takes skill to descend well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted August 8, 2015 Share #6 Posted August 8, 2015 Congrats SquareThing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted August 8, 2015 Share #7 Posted August 8, 2015 no need to be nervous because you are on 23mm tires. Tire width doesn't add safety. narrow slicks are sketchy. You know I like wider tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted August 8, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted August 8, 2015 The difference between 50mph and 60mph is huge. Post the ride on Strava. I'm sure some hack made the DH a segment. I didn't say I would do it, but this hill felt fast. Fairly straight, nice road surface, very few cars. I used my brakes a lot. I might have tried for a little faster if there were no wind. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted August 8, 2015 Share #9 Posted August 8, 2015 It's the tuck too. Bring your knees and elbows in. Get small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted August 8, 2015 Share #10 Posted August 8, 2015 I see you have rednecks in Massachusetts too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted August 8, 2015 Share #11 Posted August 8, 2015 There is nothing wrong with DH segments. Especially, MTB ones. It takes skill to descend well. DH segments on roads are stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted August 8, 2015 Share #12 Posted August 8, 2015 narrow slicks are sketchy. You know I like wider tires. are you ascared of skinny tires?skinny tires are fine on pavement. Fat tires are slow and heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted August 8, 2015 Author Share #13 Posted August 8, 2015 It's the tuck too. Bring your knees and elbows in. Get small. that's not the point, I wasn't trying to go faster. I was in the drops with one finger on each break. I usually have my knees in, but I could have got a lot smaller. I wasn't trying to, I wanted to scrub some speed by catching wind and not burning up my brakes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Road Runner Posted August 8, 2015 Popular Post Share #14 Posted August 8, 2015 It's okay to be scared. It's nature's way of telling us, "It ain't worth it, dumbass!"Over the years, I have quit worrying about distance and speed. Finishing my ride in one piece AND at home instead of the hospital is victory enough for me. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 8, 2015 Share #15 Posted August 8, 2015 I see you have rednecks in Massachusetts too. and ones that can't aim for shit.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted August 8, 2015 Share #16 Posted August 8, 2015 I see you have rednecks in Massachusetts too. They do have rednecks in Massachusetts, but he's in New Hampshire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted August 8, 2015 Share #17 Posted August 8, 2015 The difference between 50mph and 60mph is huge. Post the ride on Strava. I'm sure some hack made the DH a segment. Yes. It's exponentially faster. I think the faster you go, wind resistance and road resistance make it harder and harder to go faster. At some point (not sure what speed that is) tucking is just not enough and I think you'd have to be pedaling as well. But take what I say with a grain of salt. I have only been up to 52. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted August 8, 2015 Share #18 Posted August 8, 2015 I didn't say I would do it, but this hill felt fast. Fairly straight, nice road surface, very few cars. I used my brakes a lot. I might have tried for a little faster if there were no wind. did you walk up part of the climb? The elevation profile looks a little strange, and your average speed over the 1.8 mile segment is much slower than it was for the full climb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted August 8, 2015 Author Share #19 Posted August 8, 2015 On 8/8/2015 at 2:13 PM, Bosoxyacht said: did you walk up part of the climb? The elevation profile looks a little strange, and your average speed over the 1.8 mile segment is much slower than it was for the full climb. yeah, I walked up the last quarter mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted August 8, 2015 Share #20 Posted August 8, 2015 yeah, I walked up the last quarter mile. that explains your average speed on that segment. I suck at climbing now because I rarely have a chance to ride any real climbs. When I lived in NV every ride started with a 6.2 mile 1350ft climb. Now I need to ride about 50 miles to get that much elevation gain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted August 8, 2015 Author Share #21 Posted August 8, 2015 I can't climb because I weigh 200 pounds and rarely ride. I am stubborn and try hard. The end kicked up even steeper and my heart rate was already nearing 180. 7 know I could not finish even though I knew I was close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted August 8, 2015 Share #22 Posted August 8, 2015 I can't climb because I weigh 200 pounds and rarely ride. I am stubborn and try hard. The end kicked up even steeper and my heart rate was already nearing 180. 7 know I could not finish even though I knew I was close. I'm sure my weight is also part of why I don't climb as well as I did last fall. I've gained nearly 10% of my body weight since then, and none of that is muscle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc2000 Posted August 8, 2015 Share #23 Posted August 8, 2015 The 12% grade helped with that speed. On 11% grades I usually have trouble reaching 50 mph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted August 8, 2015 Author Share #24 Posted August 8, 2015 The 12% grade helped with that speed. On 11% grades I usually have trouble reaching 50 mph. That and physics - I weigh 200 pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted August 8, 2015 Share #25 Posted August 8, 2015 That and physics - I weigh 200 pounds. So what you're saying is, you need to gain more weight so you can go faster. Good plan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted August 8, 2015 Share #26 Posted August 8, 2015 So what you're saying is, you need to gain more weight so you can go faster. Good plan. it works on downhills. Ugly Bob coasts away from me every time things go downhill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted August 9, 2015 Share #27 Posted August 9, 2015 I crashed a motorcycle at less than 40mph this spring. (got hit by a car that pulled out of a gas station) I was wearing full gear; full coverage helmet, armored jacket, steel toed boots, padded gloves, jeans. I was off work for a month, and am still going to PT for shoulder problems.At 50MPH the brightly colored underwear and egg carton helmet that we wear on a bicycle would be suicidal.I've gone 50+ on a bicycle, and it IS a rush, but consider the consequences, and pick the location carefully.Sorry for the soapbox speech. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted August 9, 2015 Share #28 Posted August 9, 2015 I crashed a motorcycle at less than 40mph this spring. (got hit by a car that pulled out of a gas station) I was wearing full gear; full coverage helmet, armored jacket, steel toed boots, padded gloves, jeans. I was off work for a month, and am still going to PT for shoulder problems.At 50MPH the brightly colored underwear and egg carton helmet that we wear on a bicycle would be suicidal.I've gone 50+ on a bicycle, and it IS a rush, but consider the consequences, and pick the location carefully.Well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted August 9, 2015 Share #29 Posted August 9, 2015 I crashed a motorcycle at less than 40mph this spring. (got hit by a car that pulled out of a gas station) I was wearing full gear; full coverage helmet, armored jacket, steel toed boots, padded gloves, jeans. I was off work for a month, and am still going to PT for shoulder problems.At 50MPH the brightly colored underwear and egg carton helmet that we wear on a bicycle would be suicidal.I've gone 50+ on a bicycle, and it IS a rush, but consider the consequences, and pick the location carefully.Sorry for the soapbox speech. Thanks for your input. I agree with most of what you said. Suicide is a bit of a stretch though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_cyclist Posted August 9, 2015 Share #30 Posted August 9, 2015 I think my top speed is 47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted August 9, 2015 Share #31 Posted August 9, 2015 I think my top speed is 47are you serious? You've got a buttload of miles under your belt. 47 just sounds a little low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted August 9, 2015 Share #32 Posted August 9, 2015 I think my top speed is 47 I've never been over 40. I have no hills. I did have my 1968 Roadrunner up to 125 a couple times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted August 9, 2015 Share #33 Posted August 9, 2015 It's okay to be scared. It's nature's way of telling us, "It ain't worth it, dumbass!" Over the years, I have quit worrying about distance and speed. Finishing my ride in one piece AND at home instead of the hospital is victory enough for me. Meh, pain is fear leaving the body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted August 9, 2015 Share #34 Posted August 9, 2015 it works on downhills. Ugly Bob coasts away from me every time things go downhill. Crap. Good point. Here I thought I could out-coast people going downhill 'cuz I have awesome wheels!! dammers.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted April 15, 2016 Share #35 Posted April 15, 2016 On August 9, 2015 at 0:39 PM, smudge said: Crap. Good point. Here I thought I could out-coast people going downhill 'cuz I have awesome wheels!! dammers.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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