john

"In drops and bent elbows" is way too specific. So yes Darren you fine.

Look, the main goal is prevent crashes. Relaxed upper body, not pushing too
big of gear ( tendency to swerve, especially when starting out racing...
). are all ways to help keep smooth, be predictible, hold a line, and yet
be flexible to possible swerving, without amplifying to those behind you,
etc. but end goal is still the goal.

my advice:
-work on spin, fast cadence.
-stretch hamstrings. (so you can comfortably maintain an aero position.)
On Tue, Jun 9, 2009 at 11:06 AM, Darren Smith wrote:

> 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
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