Slow Starter
smithy21
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I did the Surrey Legs of Steel at the weekend and as with all events I started pretty slowly. I seem to have a real problem getting going but once I do I get going very strongly.
Anyway, at the Legs of Steel the start was a bit of a shambles and we had to queue for about 40 mins to start. The start was then down Box Hill so I was freezing by the time I had to actually do some work much as I tried to spin the legs down the hill. Now I knew I was going to be slow but this was unbelievable. Up Ranmore and Leith (for those who know the area) I was actually impressed by my ability to keep the bike upright while going so slowly.
I dont usually suffer quite this badly and on longer rides (this was 50 miles) it doesnt matter too much in the scheme of things. Any thoughts?
Anyway, at the Legs of Steel the start was a bit of a shambles and we had to queue for about 40 mins to start. The start was then down Box Hill so I was freezing by the time I had to actually do some work much as I tried to spin the legs down the hill. Now I knew I was going to be slow but this was unbelievable. Up Ranmore and Leith (for those who know the area) I was actually impressed by my ability to keep the bike upright while going so slowly.
I dont usually suffer quite this badly and on longer rides (this was 50 miles) it doesnt matter too much in the scheme of things. Any thoughts?
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Sounds like a classic case of not being able to warm up beforehand. I don't think many people would put in a good performance if they had to stand around in the cold for 40 mins before setting off.0
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Yes thats what I would have thought but I just got left for dead early on and everyone else had the same situation. I just had nothing in the legs at all for about 45 mins.0
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