@deltree I can't recall what wheel I was using at the time. Likely my Roval with a DT Swiss hub, or maybe one of my Mavics. And yes, Paul uses bar end shifters.
@koko56 The car at 1:26 didn't start signaling until a moment before it started to turn. My friend was already alongside; I shouted out so he would know, and I was moving to turn right in case the car still turned. There were other people behind and to my left so I couldn't just stop. At 3:10 the car was stopped at light and not moving; at 6:07 & 6:21 I went around to the left. The car at 6:30 was marginal, I could have gone left but it was slowing down and I did not consider it a threat.
@sweixel Fair enough, personally prefer to slow down to be behind a car until the turn has been passed - so you don't end up in situations exactly like @ 1:26 or worse. Was surprised to see you do that as imagine you got experience in cycling.
@koko56 - Riding requires defense and the car at 1:26 just decided, "hookie dookie! I think I'll turn right now.. GO!" It's again and again crazy that when it matters, people think bikes should act like cars and when they do, they think bikes should act like pedestrians... Which they are. It's 4000 vs. 200 pounds and the minute you "act like a car" you get crushed by one. Just ride.
@GameTheory101 I'm not getting you. All I was saying is that it's best to try foresee situations like that so that you don't put yourself into a situation where you don't have any "escape routes".
@koko56 And I did forsee it and I was moving to my escape route on the right. It's pretty much impossible to not be next to a car, slow down for one and the next one behind is now next to you.
I can't believe all the cars going your speed. Also this is where the "if you decide to pass you really need to pass decisively" comes into play. If you can't maintain pace for 10-30 minutes ahead of the person/people you want to pass, don't pass.
Yeah I really wish I had a rear facing camera. I've been considering getting a second smaller camera installed semi-permanently but haven't gotten around to it yet...
BAAA HA HA HA HA. Brilliant. This might be the best race video yet :) Would loved to have seen a rear facing cam when you threw down the penultimate attack...maybe next time :)
@GrumpyMcTrumpy Fortunately it's only the last little bit of the ride coming back into town. Aside from the freeway section (see other video) the ride is relatively car-free.
What's your rear hub? Sounds nice. Also does Paul have bar end shifters?!
deltree 3 weeks ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@deltree I can't recall what wheel I was using at the time. Likely my Roval with a DT Swiss hub, or maybe one of my Mavics. And yes, Paul uses bar end shifters.
sweixel 1 week ago
Not liking the way you cut up those cars when they were clearly indicating for a right turn?
koko56 1 month ago
@koko56 Specifically?
sweixel 1 month ago
@sweixel 1:26 and another one - cba to search the vid. Not dissing just expressing concern.
koko56 1 month ago
@koko56 The car at 1:26 didn't start signaling until a moment before it started to turn. My friend was already alongside; I shouted out so he would know, and I was moving to turn right in case the car still turned. There were other people behind and to my left so I couldn't just stop. At 3:10 the car was stopped at light and not moving; at 6:07 & 6:21 I went around to the left. The car at 6:30 was marginal, I could have gone left but it was slowing down and I did not consider it a threat.
sweixel 1 month ago
@sweixel Fair enough, personally prefer to slow down to be behind a car until the turn has been passed - so you don't end up in situations exactly like @ 1:26 or worse. Was surprised to see you do that as imagine you got experience in cycling.
koko56 1 month ago
@koko56 - Riding requires defense and the car at 1:26 just decided, "hookie dookie! I think I'll turn right now.. GO!" It's again and again crazy that when it matters, people think bikes should act like cars and when they do, they think bikes should act like pedestrians... Which they are. It's 4000 vs. 200 pounds and the minute you "act like a car" you get crushed by one. Just ride.
GameTheory101 1 month ago in playlist More videos from sweixel
@GameTheory101 I'm not getting you. All I was saying is that it's best to try foresee situations like that so that you don't put yourself into a situation where you don't have any "escape routes".
koko56 1 month ago
@koko56 And I did forsee it and I was moving to my escape route on the right. It's pretty much impossible to not be next to a car, slow down for one and the next one behind is now next to you.
sweixel 3 weeks ago
@sweixel you came out all right either way; and maaaaan, watching this video just makes me wish for summer even more - about 2C over here. :/
koko56 3 weeks ago
I can't believe all the cars going your speed. Also this is where the "if you decide to pass you really need to pass decisively" comes into play. If you can't maintain pace for 10-30 minutes ahead of the person/people you want to pass, don't pass.
SprinterDellaCasa 4 months ago
Yeah I really wish I had a rear facing camera. I've been considering getting a second smaller camera installed semi-permanently but haven't gotten around to it yet...
sweixel 4 months ago
BAAA HA HA HA HA. Brilliant. This might be the best race video yet :) Would loved to have seen a rear facing cam when you threw down the penultimate attack...maybe next time :)
DataDrivenAthlete 4 months ago
all those cars would drive me nuts.
GrumpyMcTrumpy 4 months ago
@GrumpyMcTrumpy Fortunately it's only the last little bit of the ride coming back into town. Aside from the freeway section (see other video) the ride is relatively car-free.
sweixel 4 months ago
You really needed a rear facing cam to capture the moment better. :)
Digitalfiendscom 5 months ago