It finally happened

[RojoRacing]

In all time I’ve owned my CruzBike not one person has ever asked me if I was disabled, that ended today. I was in the middle of a heated pursuit of a very fast 40 rider peloton who had a 10 min head start on me so I was a little short with my response as I wait for my green light. I said “no, it’s just a damn fast bike and a superior design”, I then rode off to continue my chase.

 

[Bill K]

10 minute head start... That sounds just about right for you.
Did you catch them?

 

[RojoRacing]

Made up about 7 mins of the 10 over 18 miles and caught them the last 3 mins at the first regroup. I forgot how the V forces me to empty my bladder so often especially in the first 2 hours. I'd go then 5 mins later I'd want to go again but I'd hold it for 30 mins or else I'd get nowhere. It was all the pee breaks along with wearing a one piece skin suite under a vest and jacket that cost me the 10 mins in the first place, rode 45 miles from home to meet the group, then rode 45 miles back home. I didn't drink anything for the first 2hours which put me behind on hydration so when I didn't finally catch the group my quads wanted to cramp as soon as I really started to put out some power. It was funny because heading up the canyon all the riders(35 of them) were fighting for position or to just hang on, I was working as hard as anyone but inching forward on the left side every chance I got. Right when I found an opening to the pointy end of the group I thought finally my time to shine, then my quads started twitching and I thought, oh well isn't this embarrassing as I quietly made my way toward the back of the group
I did have one of the fastest guys of the group ask me how well the V climbs. My response was "if I push the pedals really hard it seem to do pretty good uphill". He chuckled and exclaimed "no shit.......mine does the same thing", you can't discount the value of a witty response.

I know the V is comfortable, always have but after a whole year off it I was surprised just how comfy it was.

https://www.strava.com/activities/2170536866

 

[LarryOz]

It was all the pee breaks

Can you spell: "condom catheter" - It ain't fun to take off, but sure helps with pee stops!
Plus if you really want to irritate someone obnoxious, you can aim the hose at there tire while you "pass" them!

 

[bladderhead]

Disabled? No, apart from the bladder problem.

I had to make a comment of some kind, what with my username.

 

[DavidCH]

Made up about 7 mins of the 10 over 18 miles and caught them the last 3 mins at the first regroup. I forgot how the V forces me to empty my bladder so often especially in the first 2 hours. I'd go then 5 mins later I'd want to go again but I'd hold it for 30 mins or else I'd get nowhere. It was all the pee breaks along with wearing a one piece skin suite under a vest and jacket that cost me the 10 mins in the first place, rode 45 miles from home to meet the group, then rode 45 miles back home. I didn't drink anything for the first 2hours which put me behind on hydration so when I didn't finally catch the group my quads wanted to cramp as soon as I really started to put out some power. It was funny because heading up the canyon all the riders(35 of them) were fighting for position or to just hang on, I was working as hard as anyone but inching forward on the left side every chance I got. Right when I found an opening to the pointy end of the group I thought finally my time to shine, then my quads started twitching and I thought, oh well isn't this embarrassing as I quietly made my way toward the back of the group
I did have one of the fastest guys of the group ask me how well the V climbs. My response was "if I push the pedals really hard it seem to do pretty good uphill". He chuckled and exclaimed "no shit.......mine does the same thing", you can't discount the value of a witty response.

I know the V is comfortable, always have but after a whole year off it I was surprised just how comfy it was.

https://www.strava.com/activities/2170536866

That's some ding dong hill. 183bpm... guess you took the visor off for that one?

 

[RojoRacing]

That's some ding dong hill. 183bpm... guess you took the visor off for that one?

No actually, I only remove my visor in the rarest occasions and those are always when it's crazy hot.

 

[jond]

Donuts will disable you eventually rojo. Ahh yes the cooked quad cramping problem.

Still a dam fine retort and performance.sans your bladder of course.

You know peeing control is all in the mind right. Till you reach 55 then it’s all elsewhere if you’re not quick enough.

Welcome back to your v.

 

[bladderhead]

I never have a problem with my muscles or my bladder, and I am 55. I think it is because my lungs won't let me make enough watts. So, a reason to be glad to have COPD.

 

[ed72]

The frequent need to pee is perplexing.

On cold rides (25F-40F), I never or very rarely have to pee.

Once it hits 55F or so, it is off to the races for the first 90 or so minutes. I might have to go 5 times. (I do use the condom catheter for some long rides)

 

[RojoRacing]

So it finally happened, today is the day, today is the turning point for all bent riders, today is the day I scored my first rolling fist bump from a DF roadie after a hard fought effort. The times are changing for the better.