Question: Group Riding Etiquette
Ok, so I plan on doing the Tour de Bean this weekend, then the Spokes and Spurs and Rosedale Rides coming up next month.
Since these are group rides (and pretty casual), I understand that I shouldn't be using my aerobars, but what is the etiquette on using my road v. tribike?
I want to get more time in the saddle on my tribike, but I really need that time in my aerobars, so for me, it isn't going to matter one way or the other. I just don't want to be the guy to shows up overdressed.
Thanks,
Red
Longer distances = more aero riding
If you want time in the saddle on your tri bike, these rides are the PERFECT opportunity to do so! My husband did the Shiner ride last year on his tri bike and the MS150 in '08 on his tri bike as training rides for his ironman races. You WILL NOT be the only one on a tri bike.
The longer routes on these rides (especially Rosedale) will offer plenty of opportunity to get in the aero position for long stretches. Usually, anything longer than the 30-40 mile routes will be more sparse in terms of number of riders that you will have to maneuver around.
Bottom line, do what you want to do!Â
Camilla
I would...
I would bring the road bike but stay in the drop down bars as long as possible that'll be the closest thing to the aero bars...and it'll still help you out...
Tri bike!
I rarely ride my road bike anymore, except on the trainer. Ride the tri bike. When it's safe to get aero, do it, but only when it's safe and you're not in a pack. I never notice anyone making eyes at me and Tiny. Maybe I'm just not looking. Maybe I just don't care.
Tri bike is fine!
The majority of the riders will be on road bikes but you will see a good number of tri bikes.
If I had a tri bike...
...I'd certainly be on it! (sniff) Wouldn't think twice about it.Just mind who's around you when you're in aero...and have fun!
Your Cruiser!
Road bike for tour de bean. Â Tri bike for all others, but don't let me catch you in your aero bars unless you are leading the pack!
Coach JenÂ
More importantly...
Don't wear your compression socks. The bike doesn't matter but just don't wear those darn socks!!! ;-)
Cindy
I'll be at the Tour de Bean
But it seems really casual, like I was going to wear bike shorts with something casual over it. I only have a road bike with clip-on aero bars, so that's my only choice.
For the record, I disagree with Cindy...those socks are cool!
Kendra
All in context
I remember riding out to Elgin with a group, out on the open road all of us looking super cool in our matching spandex outfits . . . right up until we had to go into McDonalds. Suddenly I felt like a dork in spandex.
Red
"The truth is you can always run faster . . .sometimes the truth hurts"
I bet those socks would look
I bet those socks would look cool if you took a Bedazzler to them! Â
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I think if you do any of the
I think if you do any of the shorter distance rides, you probably won't have much opportunity to even get aero, as the shorter distances will be more crowded. If you do the longer distances, you'll probably have more opportunity to get aero.Â
Even if you never get to go aero, I don't think showing up in your tri bike will be that big of a deal. Sure, I'm sure the true roadies will probably roll their eyes at you, but I'm pretty sure there will be a ton of triathletes on these rides trying to also get time in the saddle for tri season.
Just do what works for you and screw what anyone else thinks! :)