I like downhills more than uphills. I also like improving my skill, which takes more repetitions and higher speeds. If I'm too tired to attack the downs, I don't get any better.
Most people want to ride with peers who can maintain a similar pace. If you're faster, you end up feeling like elastic AI, waiting at the top of every hill. That doesn't work if you want to push yourself. Viewed from the other direction, I'm not keen to trade out people I get along with just because I'm slower.
Aug. 25, 2022, 9:46 a.m. - Alex D
I like downhills more than uphills. I also like improving my skill, which takes more repetitions and higher speeds. If I'm too tired to attack the downs, I don't get any better. Most people want to ride with peers who can maintain a similar pace. If you're faster, you end up feeling like elastic AI, waiting at the top of every hill. That doesn't work if you want to push yourself. Viewed from the other direction, I'm not keen to trade out people I get along with just because I'm slower.