I do most of my weekday riding after work. After 6 pm, when the sun is
low in the sky, my shadow is longer.
I've noticed I have a terrible time learning, improving, practicing if
I'm facing away from the sun. My shadow is just long enough to reach out
to where I fix my eyes (8 or 10 feet ahead). That shadow of me pedalling
gets in my brain and screws up my balance! Last night while riding the
curb, there was this image out in front of me...legs pumping, arms
waving...Kersplat! Off I go.
So, if I must ride east in the evenings, I don't fix my stare. If I keep
my eyes moving around, I'm fine.
If I'm learning something new (idling, one-footing, etc) I must ride
into the sunset. (insert Western harmonica music).
Just an observation. For what its worth. Is it just me?
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Memphis Mud - Student of GrandMaster 2T
Mantra: Avoid Hitting Tailbone...Avoid Hitting Tailbone...
"do not think, just ride"...muniracer
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