Well, I have decided to go computerless for a while. After the FFM and a Cyclepath ride Saturday, I took the computers off the bike and switched out the PT wheel for the AC rear wheel. I rode computerless on Sunday and it was great. There was no pressure to go faster/harder, slow down, etc. Just ride how you feel. I couldn't understand that concept last month after Marion, but I do now. It's just great!
Last night, I did a ride from an LBS in Cary, no computer, which was to be a 30-35mi ride at a slow pace for me (15-16). Our little group had 15 riders, was a no drop...meaning we waited at turns on the slower riders. It was a little bit hilly, but nothing that I can't handle now. 6 months ago, I would never have been able to ride that route without struggling on the climbs. Last night - there was no struggling. I received many compliments on my climbing strength/ability. Everyone was really impressed with how well I did. :) I think I ended up with close to a 17mph avg for 31 miles. Pretty good.
I'm going to continue going computerless for this month and maybe next month. The only time I might use the Garmin or PT is when I do a century this coming weekend or other really long rides like that. I'm liking the stress-free riding.
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i agree - i did that for my commute awhile ago and really enjoyed the ride. i use my computer for my weekend rides but not my commutes, and guess which i enjoy more now ; )
yep. i really enjoyed the ride last night without the computer. only problem i can see with it on group rides is if i have to take a pull - i don't really know how fast/slow i'm going...
yea, but that defeats the whole purpose....i'll have to figure something out cause i really don't want to put it back on right now.
i'm planning on a century this weekend - i may put it back on just for that ride.
you win at bieks.
you are just too kind. :)
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