Mr Haematocrit
msg me on kik for android
- Location
- Out of the saddle
To KOM bash or not?
- Thread starter Steve Saunders
- Start date
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HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
Lol, or he could buy a moped!
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Steve Saunders
Active Member
- Location
- Dundee, Scotland
Well, he should have an "oh no, someone stole your KOM" email by now :-)
Childish, I know.
I had to ride about 20 miles into a 25mph cross/headwind in order to get to the start of the segment, and managed to take 30 seconds off his time. Given that to get a favourable wind means cycing into the same wind for 20 miles before it I think this is about the fastest I can achieve - at least until summer when I fit faster rubber onto my bike again. Just waiting until he realises what I've done
Childish, I know.
I had to ride about 20 miles into a 25mph cross/headwind in order to get to the start of the segment, and managed to take 30 seconds off his time. Given that to get a favourable wind means cycing into the same wind for 20 miles before it I think this is about the fastest I can achieve - at least until summer when I fit faster rubber onto my bike again. Just waiting until he realises what I've done
Supersuperleeds
Legendary Member
- Location
- Leicester
Well done, back to your original question of "What would I do?"
I would go for it, fail miserably and keep quiet.
I would go for it, fail miserably and keep quiet.
This is what gives me the motivation to get out of bed 3 times a week at 6am for a 10 miler before work (I'm a joiner & can't commute).
Got a segment as part of one of my routes. I could only get within 3 seconds of a KOM on my mountain bike then one morning beat in by 5. The guy that had it (I don't know who he is) hadnt been on it for a month or so and smashed it by 25 seconds (it's only 1.5 miles) the next day.
Since then and after buying a road bike I've got to within 4 seconds but it's a tree lined path so not safe to ride at speed in winter so I'll have to wait until spring to have another shot.
Anyway back to my original point. I think Stravas a brilliant motivational tool if used correctly. I've now got my brother hooked after doing up a £30 banger and sending him on his way with Strava!
Got a segment as part of one of my routes. I could only get within 3 seconds of a KOM on my mountain bike then one morning beat in by 5. The guy that had it (I don't know who he is) hadnt been on it for a month or so and smashed it by 25 seconds (it's only 1.5 miles) the next day.
Since then and after buying a road bike I've got to within 4 seconds but it's a tree lined path so not safe to ride at speed in winter so I'll have to wait until spring to have another shot.
Anyway back to my original point. I think Stravas a brilliant motivational tool if used correctly. I've now got my brother hooked after doing up a £30 banger and sending him on his way with Strava!
How did he take it, is he still talking to you?Well, he should have an "oh no, someone stole your KOM" email by now :-)
Childish, I know.
I had to ride about 20 miles into a 25mph cross/headwind in order to get to the start of the segment, and managed to take 30 seconds off his time. Given that to get a favourable wind means cycing into the same wind for 20 miles before it I think this is about the fastest I can achieve - at least until summer when I fit faster rubber onto my bike again. Just waiting until he realises what I've done
Herzog
Swinglish Mountain Goat
- Location
- Bern, Switzerland
Hopefully next to an open window to keep the temperature down
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Steve Saunders
Active Member
- Location
- Dundee, Scotland
He didn't say anything to me, but I did over-hear him saying that some **** had stolen his KOM. He's not too bothered though, and took it in the humour it was intended and is seeing it as extra motivation to go a bit faster next time ;-)How did he take it, is he still talking to you?
I quite like Strava for that. If one of your mates beats your time (doesn't have to be a KOM) it gives you the extra push to want to be quicker the next time.
haha good stuff!
Yes the only reason I upload to Strava is for friendly competition with friends and the challenge of getting good times on local hills
