I guess I don't see the big deal. If someone drafts off me, I continue to ride my ride. If they're back there, so what, they're back there. Ignore them....
Thanks Richard, I enjoyed your suggestions! To date, no slug has offered to pull for me but I haven't tried to force their hand by just making them pull me....
Mike, Unless my eyballs are swimming in Lactic Acid, I say "HI" as much as possible. Though I am sometimes overly social. I took my 6-year old out on the trail...
All, I've been kinda biting my lip trying not to respond on this topic. I think there are some great suggestions to dropping drafters. As a road race, I do ...
Richard, All very going points. I think I'm pretty good about all these things including the last - I always try to compliment the little ones out on their...
I would just add that it can be difficult to pull away or remain a "respectful" distance behind another rider when the trail is crowded. I often find it makes...
Ah Nate, not too many folks strong enough to hold your wheel for long. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T ... From: Nathan Miller <n8mill@...> Date: Tue, 1 Sep...
I'm not sure what all the fuss is over drafting. Here is my $.02 worth if that. I ride my own pace. If someone wants to draft off of me so be it what do I care...
I missed my Kona slot by 1min 29sec. That hurts when I swam 6 minutes slower than the last 2 years at Ironman louisville. Ouch! Got some work to do this...
... It is (or can be) a big deal AND considered rude because having someone drafting off your wheel places a great deal more responsibility on the leading ...
Great thread, food for thought on both sides of the issue. Is it really necessary to drop an unwanted drafter? Seems kinda jerky, when all you have to do if...
Regarding the saying hi thing: Most people reply with a hi as I pass them in the same direction (since I usually say hi or how's it going). However, when I am...
Actually, it's only extra responsibility if you make it your extra responsibility. You never agreed to be the lead rider. Yes, when you brake suddenly you...
Well, I made it up this monster on Sunday. But it wouldn't have counted on race day. Initially, after going up the first two blocks (the whole giant is 3 city...
For those of you (like me) who are having trouble staying motivated at the end of the season here's an inspirational story that is sure to keep you in tri...
Hey RATS, My bike team, Whole Wheel Velo Club, gets a discount on E-Motion Rollers (www.insideride.com) and they are placing a team order in the very near...
I'll join you for this next week. I'd like to ride today but it will all be small ring for me this week. ... -- With Regards: Kevin Kunkel [Non-text portions...
Being the one running into the car that runs the stop light (or in my case stop sign) is no fun either. 180 lbs of bike + rider is never a match for 3500 lbs...
Ouch. What's up with the walker in the background who just keeps walking as if nothing happened?!? Um, maybe he should have gone and checked if everything...
Jeezus, yeah, the disinterested pedestrian in the background is the most disturbing part of that video. From: Michael Tine <mike_tri@...> To: trirats...
Hello TriRATS! It's September already - this does not mean the end of the summer, this means the "TRI-TO-WIN" SavageMan Triathlon is approaching fast! Your...
Gary, First I hope you are recovering from your injuries and second in your case I hope you sued her and her insurance company for a substantial amount!...
What amazes me is that this biker dude comes out from a blind spot alongside a bus and assumes that there is no crossing traffic. It appears that the biker...
RR Ironman Louisville 2009 Approach to race day: I went in to IM Louisville feeling good about things. It was my first IM attempt ever, but I felt I was as...
Race Report for IM Louisville Summary: Gorgeous weather. Logistics, organization & travel went off without a hitch. Great time hanging out with my daughter....
All, In the current issue of Bicycling magazine there is a tear out card for a free Caddilac bike jersey. You need to go test drive a CTS and they will fill...
Nate, I know you had a hard time dropping that drafter that was slugging you to the bbq on Sat ;-). Actually, I appreciate you pulling me out there on Sat and...
Good report. Don't get down on yourself. You at least have a redemption race in the offing. ... -- With Regards: Kevin Kunkel [Non-text portions of this...
