Artemis's Mentor Group - FULL! (Page 7)

m55morris - 2009-05-03 10:54 PM I am finally getting comfortable on my bike, but I wondering when do you ride on the drops verse the horns. I just started to think of it this weekend when I was feeling good on long stretches where the road is smooth and the chances of shifting or getting on the breaks isn't likely, so would it be better to drop down onto the drops there or should I stay up on the horns. Just curious about when to ride on the drops.

m55morris - 2009-05-03 9:54 PM I am finally getting comfortable on my bike, but I wondering when do you ride on the drops verse the horns.  I just started to think of it this weekend when I was feeling good on long stretches where the road is smooth and the chances of shifting or getting on the breaks isn't likely, so would it be better to drop down onto the drops there or should I stay up on the horns. Just curious about when to ride on the drops.

m55morris - 2009-05-04 5:49 PM  thanks for the feedback
I tried out the drops tonight, not really sure what I think of them.  I didn't feel like my control was any different, and I can keep my hands on the breaks just in case.  I didn't find the position all that comfortable so I will keep playing with it this, just for something different on my rides. I am wondering if it might help a bit with flexibility so that when I can eventually afford areo bars, I will be able to get into the areo position without wanting to die...ok i will want to die anyway but at least I can pretend to be prepared.

m55morris - 2009-05-05 10:38 PM I had a big breakthrough for myself today, I completed by first 5 mile run.  I am pretty pumped about that since on my goals is to be able to run a 10k, and this gets me closer to that goal.  Also looking ahead, I do have plans to  run at least one 1/2 mary next year and compete in oly distance tris next year as well, so I am feeling like I am making good progress to those long term goals.  Just thought I would share.

Edit to finish my thoughts 

m55morris - 2009-05-05 11:38 PM

I had a big breakthrough for myself today, I completed by first 5 mile run.  I am pretty pumped about that since on my goals is to be able to run a 10k, and this gets me closer to that goal.  Also looking ahead, I do have plans to  run at least one 1/2 mary next year and compete in oly distance tris next year as well, so I am feeling like I am making good progress to those long term goals.  Just thought I would share.

Edit to finish my thoughts 

pole_dancer - 2009-05-04 6:28 PM



I sometimes use the drops just to have a different position on a long ride.  Mostly on long straights and when I'm whizzing down a really fast downhill.  I do keep my fingers on the brakes, just in case.

firstteeth - 2009-05-08 7:27 AM Anybody have anything exciting on tap for the weekend? Training related or not? Hope everyone has a great weekend, and Happy Mother's Day as appropriate

pole_dancer - 2009-05-08 7:34 AM I'm riding a metric century tomorrow but there is a big chance of rain.  Hope it holds out for a decent ride.

m55morris - 2009-05-08 10:16 AM

Nothing too exciting, just trying to make it a special mothers day for my wife as it is her first.  Other than that I might get out fishing this weekend, opener is sat. but I don't know if that will happen.  Now next weekend when my wife doesn't work, I will be fishing.

m55morris - 2009-05-08 11:16 AM



Nothing too exciting, just trying to make it a special mothers day for my wife as it is her first.  Other than that I might get out fishing this weekend, opener is sat. but I don't know if that will happen.  Now next weekend when my wife doesn't work, I will be fishing.

pole_dancer - 2009-05-08 8:34 AM

I'm riding a metric century tomorrow but there is a big chance of rain.  Hope it holds out for a decent ride.

firstteeth - 2009-05-08 8:27 AM

Anybody have anything exciting on tap for the weekend?  Training related or not?  Hope everyone has a great weekend, and Happy Mother's Day as appropriate

firstteeth - 2009-05-08 6:02 PM

I'll do my rain dance here and maybe all the rain will come to Iowa, then I won't have to coach soccer early in the morning and you could have your ride

surfnturf - 2009-05-08 6:42 PM Send the rain to Florida...we need it SOOOO badly! A metric century? Isn't that like 65 miles? WOW!! Good luck - is that a "normal" weekend ride for you or is it an event? How long does it take? That is awesome!

pole_dancer - 2009-05-08 8:17 PM

Conversion is 62.1371 miles but I think this ride is closer to 65.  It's an event and it took me a little more than 5 hours last year.  I have another planned next week as well.

firstteeth - 2009-05-10 9:58 AM

Another?  Next week?  All I can say is WOW!  Hope the weather held/holds out for you.