I have used rollers as winter training in years past. While spinning away on these, I often wonder what would happen if I were to be careless and steer right off the side.
I think I understand the physics that says I would really have no momentum, and would probably roll forward a few feet and fall over. On the other hand, the idea of suddenly rocketing forward at 20 mph sounds pretty exciting.
I never had the nerve to actually try it.
So, anyone have personal experience in what happens when you ride off your rollers?
I think I understand the physics that says I would really have no momentum, and would probably roll forward a few feet and fall over. On the other hand, the idea of suddenly rocketing forward at 20 mph sounds pretty exciting.
I tried riding with my eyes shut once, in a dorm room. Acceleration was mild, but I did go forward, as I was still pedaling. Only went a couple of feet before my arm hit the bed. Other falls have been with my eyes open, so I know enough to stick out my foot and catch myself. No pedaling, no forward motion to speak of. Mitch.
I hear that if you hit your head on the door, you tend to vote Democrat thereafter.
Unless your head is knocked clean off, in which case it's Republican ;-)
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On Mon, 23 Jun 2003 19:07:03 +0100, "Just zis Guy, you know?" <[email hidden]> ranted:
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I hear that if you hit your head on the door, you tend to vote Democrat thereafter.
Unless your head is knocked clean off, in which case it's Republican ;-)
Always a wise... er Guy. Cheers, Ken (NY) Chairman, Department Of Redundancy Department ____________________________________ email: geocities.comemail.htmOpen ↗
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