Disheartening!

[gavroche]

Taking advantage of the lovely weather today and slight breeze, I was very happy with myself, cruising at 20mph. Suddenly, with no warning, another cyclist just flew past me as if I was standing still and disappeared in the distance. I was stunned and felt deflated, so much so that my speed dropped right down. It is not often that I can ride , what I consider fast for my age, at 20 mph! Oh to be young again, wishful thinking.

 

[MissTillyFlop]

Taking advantage of the lovely weather today and slight breeze, I was very happy with myself, cruising at 20mph. Suddenly, with no warning, another cyclist just flew past me as if I was standing still and disappeared in the distance. I was stunned and felt deflated, so much so that my speed dropped right down. It is not often that I can ride , what I consider fast for my age, at 20 mph! Oh to be young again, wishful thinking.

Ah, never compare yourself to others: That way madness lies!

 

[ianrauk]

There's always someone faster and there's always someone slower.
That's life Jim....

 

[young Ed]

i'm 15 and average between 10-12.5mph depending on.... er... well i don't know what lets say the day of the week and my mood! what i always say is well they aren't going as far as me quite obviously!
Cheers Ed

 

[Pat "5mph"]

If you embrace cycling bliss at 5mph, those feeling of defeat will not manifest

 

[wiggydiggy]

What you didnt see is as soon as they were out of sight they collapsed screaming in agony from the effort lol

 

[L14M]

I always sprint past cyclists... Then turn off the road before they catch back up to me :P

 

[numbnuts]

…..it's even worse if they pass you on a Asda MTB bike wearing jeans and T-shirt

 

[ComedyPilot]

What's the rush?

 

[buggi]

I have twice been overtaken by an 8 year old with their dad
and it wasn't even the same eight year old!

 

[ScotiaLass]

I had to smile at this.
I'm always comparing myself to others, but ultimately I am out there, at 50, with all my medical problems, and the best bit?
I am enjoying myself! So what if a 4 yr old on a Batman bike can pass me in the park? (yes, it happened!).
I do what I can within my limits because I know I'll suffer otherwise.

You can cruise at 20mph. I can cruise at 15mph on the flat and for about ½ a mile.
My average is 9-11mph and that's on the flat. Show me an incline and it's walking pace.
Don't worry, be happy!

 

[gavroche]

I had to smile at this.
I'm always comparing myself to others, but ultimately I am out there, at 50, with all my medical problems, and the best bit?
I am enjoying myself! So what if a 4 yr old on a Batman bike can pass me in the park? (yes, it happened!).
I do what I can within my limits because I know I'll suffer otherwise.

You can cruise at 20mph. I can cruise at 15mph on the flat and for about ½ a mile.
My average is 9-11mph and that's on the flat. Show me an incline and it's walking pace.
Don't worry, be happy!

I can't usually cruise at 20. Today was the exception because the wind was behind me. My normal cruising speed is more like 12.5 mph and, just like you, comes hill and I slow right down.

 

[ScotiaLass]

I can't usually cruise at 20. Today was the exception because the wind was behind me. My normal cruising speed is more like 12.5 mph and, just like you, comes hill and I slow right down.

If I ever visit your part of the world we can cycle out together

 

[young Ed]

If I ever visit your part of the world we can cycle out together

+me so make that 3 if you don't get too peed off with me soon!
Cheers Ed

 

[gavroche]

If I ever visit your part of the world we can cycle out together

At least we will be able to take it easy.