h2ofun wrote:
BDoughtie wrote:
I assume no matter how good a biker you are, if you bike starts to get thrown around, most would get back on the hoods?
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I would think if you are comfortable on your bike and are to a skill level that is equal to your comfort level on said bike, you should be able to handle *most* wind conditions that occur during races. Or shall I say, I don't think it's that windy enough at races to have you getting back on your hoods. Yes there are races out there that it's howling, but to me what your describing is a lack of skill on the bike.
I figured that is what some would say.
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That's because it's true.
Your training methodology works to get you pretty good at *pedaling* a bike; it does less than nothing for your ability to *ride* a bike.
There's a big difference.
You want to be a better descender, and more confident on windy days?
The trainer rides don't train you for that. You need to practice that stuff.
You don't get better at things by not doing them.
Optimized gear (good brakes, maybe a 404FC or similar instead of the 808 on windy days) will help a little - but having a better trained, more experienced pilot will help a lot more.
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