energy saving

sirdjango
sirdjango Posts: 123
edited October 2010 in Training, fitness and health
how can we save energy when doing long rides, in groups or solo?
ride like the wind... with the wind... to the wind...

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  • softlad
    softlad Posts: 3,513
    turn the telly off before you go out....
  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    Ride slowly and behind each other. Or ride really fast and draft off cars.
  • sub55
    sub55 Posts: 1,025
    take a shorter route
    constantly reavalueating the situation and altering the perceived parameters accordingly
  • chrisw12
    chrisw12 Posts: 1,246
    Solo:
    1)fit aero bars and a negative drop stem and get as low as you can. Ditch the drop handle bars and get some flat ones.
    2) Fit good tyres, use aero wheels.
    3) Ditch the over size carbon frame if you've got one and get a skinny steel/tit frame, even better get a proper tt frame.
    4) Ride in the tt position 100% of the time, don't stand up, even on the hills.
    5) Wear tight fitting clothing and don't wear too much. Never ever undo a zip.
    6) Ditch the helmet. I would say get a aero helmet but that might be taking things too far.
    7) Freewheel when speed gets to a certain limit (you'll have to decide your own limit)
  • sub55
    sub55 Posts: 1,025
    energy saving :?: = :idea: stay in bed
    constantly reavalueating the situation and altering the perceived parameters accordingly

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