Re: Lack of Knowledge
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 10:29 am
Leigh, I'm afraid that while cycle racing might on the face of it appear pretty simple, there is a lot that is not obvious to the untrained eye. Pulling back? Are they slowing or is the bunch going faster? Possibly a combination of both, pulling them back is just part of the jargon of cycle racing. Mobile relief? You should watch the Tour de France to see how they do it on the move, usually facing away from the cameras, in the interests of modesty.
The lunch bags are of course musettes and are handed up at designated 'feeding stations' by team members, they contain a variety of items dependent on the riders preferences. Energy gels, a cake or sandwich are typical fare plus a drink maybe even a fizzy one.
In view of the enormous interst generated on the site maybe John Emberson could be persuaded to give a talk at the next Morgan dinner party, he is probably much more up-to-date than I am.
Women's Road Racing? No idea about comfort breaks atall. Sorry.
As to Keith and his tactics, well he has the build of a 'Cavendish' so might win in a sprint anyway.
You may also be interested that they run races for 'veterans' from 40 years onwards, so there is hope for you yet.
Le Coureur.
The lunch bags are of course musettes and are handed up at designated 'feeding stations' by team members, they contain a variety of items dependent on the riders preferences. Energy gels, a cake or sandwich are typical fare plus a drink maybe even a fizzy one.
In view of the enormous interst generated on the site maybe John Emberson could be persuaded to give a talk at the next Morgan dinner party, he is probably much more up-to-date than I am.
Women's Road Racing? No idea about comfort breaks atall. Sorry.
As to Keith and his tactics, well he has the build of a 'Cavendish' so might win in a sprint anyway.
You may also be interested that they run races for 'veterans' from 40 years onwards, so there is hope for you yet.
Le Coureur.