RIDING WITH CLOGS AND SAVAGES
WE HAVE THIS WEIRD THING HAPPENING on one of our group rides. It can be frustrating for some. Not unique, just what happens...
... and I think we could do better.
It occurs over time, as riders figure out who's who,
and what they can each do.
Here's what happens, a few strong riders lift the pace of the group and it's game on.
- Cloggers float to the front, but never get there
- Hangerson stay at the back
- Savages just wheelsucking
The cloggers not pulling through, makes it difficult for capable riders to get into the action.
I'd refer to the Hangerson as Wheelsuckers, however, in this case they are often doing all they can do just to stay in the draft.
There is plenty of wheelsuckery going on as well...
... and some of these cats are savages.
Sucking
and sucking
and sucking some more...
... until, dropping all but the verymoststrongest of riders.
I say it's not unique, because it's just how life plays out.
Some are willing to risk taking the lead,
though failure is possible, even likely.
Some sit by and watch the leaders,
clogging the opporunities.
Some are hanging around,
just happy to be there.
Some let others do all the work,
then take the glory.
I say it's weird, because it's a training ride. We are all there to get in a great workout and try new tactics that we might use in racing.
Racing is totally different,
that is when we all need to be savage.
Not judging,
just observing,
and doing my derndest to lead when I can.
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6.8 hrs
Pull Ups, Push Ups, Squats, Nordic Curls
20 minutes recovery
45 minutes reading + Journaling
