"You think you're so smart, don't you? Talking about adapting cadence and gear selection like it's some kind of rocket science. Newsflash: it's not. You wanna know the secret to managing energy expenditure in strong headwinds? It's called using your brain. Simple as that.
First off, you need to get out of the big ring, pronto. You're not gonna win any prizes trying to muscle through the wind like some kind of macho roadie. And another thing, what's with the obsession with cadence? You think spinning like a hamster is gonna get you anywhere? It's all about torque, baby! You need to apply the right amount of force to overcome the wind resistance.
And don't even get me started on burning out. You're worried about exhausting your legs? Please. If you can't handle a little wind, then maybe you shouldn't be riding in the first place. It's called conditioning, folks. You need to toughen up and stop making excuses.
Now, I know what you're thinking. "What about hilly or mountainous terrain?" Well, let me tell you, that's where the real riders separate themselves from the wannabes. You need to be able to read the terrain, anticipate the wind patterns, and adjust your gear selection accordingly. It's not that hard, people. Just use your common sense.
So, there you have it. That's my two cents on managing energy expenditure in strong headwinds. Take it or leave it. But if you're still struggling, maybe you should stick to riding on a trainer in your basement."
First off, you need to get out of the big ring, pronto. You're not gonna win any prizes trying to muscle through the wind like some kind of macho roadie. And another thing, what's with the obsession with cadence? You think spinning like a hamster is gonna get you anywhere? It's all about torque, baby! You need to apply the right amount of force to overcome the wind resistance.
And don't even get me started on burning out. You're worried about exhausting your legs? Please. If you can't handle a little wind, then maybe you shouldn't be riding in the first place. It's called conditioning, folks. You need to toughen up and stop making excuses.
Now, I know what you're thinking. "What about hilly or mountainous terrain?" Well, let me tell you, that's where the real riders separate themselves from the wannabes. You need to be able to read the terrain, anticipate the wind patterns, and adjust your gear selection accordingly. It's not that hard, people. Just use your common sense.
So, there you have it. That's my two cents on managing energy expenditure in strong headwinds. Take it or leave it. But if you're still struggling, maybe you should stick to riding on a trainer in your basement."
