Darren Smith

I didnt race last night but I did last week and someone (I assume one of the mentor's) was riding through the pack telling people, including me, to get in the drops and to loosen my arms. I was on the hoods with my elbows bent substantiallyand I felt a lot more confident in my abilities in that position than when I moved to the drops. I was not uncomfortable in the drops but I felt that my control was diminished.

Having said that, isnt it personal preference as to how you ride in a group meaning where that person feels the most confident in handling their bike? I understand the need for arms to be a little bent and loose but if you can do that on the hoods or in the drops, what difference does it make?

Im a rookie to road racing but not to riding in a group so this is for my own curiosity more than anything.

Darren Smith

Darren A Smith, DC, DACBSP
Diplomate American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians

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