Drafting while commuting
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Re: Drafting while commuting
Postby Comedian » Mon Jun 27, 2011 9:59 pm
In the words of a famous man... what could possibly go wrong?jarrah-95 wrote:Whats your thoughts on drafting a truck (about 10 meters behind) while their going at your speed, there is a massive gain from that!
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Drafting while commuting
Postby Kenzo » Mon Jun 27, 2011 10:21 pm
I drafted a truck along Kingsford Smith drive from Nudgee Rd to the ICB (Bris). he was doing over 60 and reaching 70 for quite a bit. I was definitely less than three metres behind him for nearly all of it.Comedian wrote:In the words of a famous man... what could possibly go wrong?jarrah-95 wrote:Whats your thoughts on drafting a truck (about 10 meters behind) while their going at your speed, there is a massive gain from that!
I will never do it again...
It was way too much fun.
It was so bloody dangerous.
But it was FUN!
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Re: Drafting while commuting
Postby Aushiker » Tue Jun 28, 2011 3:03 pm
I doubt being 10 metres behind would help you much, if at all. Now a metre or twojarrah-95 wrote:Whats your thoughts on drafting a truck (about 10 meters behind) while their going at your speed, there is a massive gain from that!
Did it at the lights yesterday. Hung on to the back of a petrol tanker for as long as I could. Mind you I do just sit in from the left edge with enough room to dive left if I need to. Also the brakes are well and truly covered and it was dry.
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Re: Drafting while commuting
Postby Mulger bill » Tue Jun 28, 2011 5:46 pm
It is a blast tho' Not that I've done it...
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Re: Drafting while commuting
Postby HillBilly » Wed Jun 29, 2011 4:44 pm
Your screen name sounds appropriate then. It's better to "livetoride" than "ridetodie"!Livetoride wrote:Drafting behind a speeding car, truck etc sounds friggin dodgy if you ask me, would rather use my legs and lungs to give me the speed, not that I could do 70k. I can see the buzz in it but just not my cup of tea have seen an accident or two in similar situations. Must be getting old and cautious
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Re: Drafting while commuting
Postby rustychisel » Thu Jun 30, 2011 3:16 pm
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Re: Drafting while commuting
Postby skull » Sun Jul 03, 2011 4:30 pm
Comedian wrote: I'm generally a bit reluctant to draft people myself as you don't know them and don't know what they are going to do. If they stop it's the guy behind that will go down so I don't need that.
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This is why I also don't let ppl I don't know draft me (unless it is a sanctioned race or training ride)
I have told a few riders to either pass me or back off whilst riding, mostly only when commuting or training on my fixed gear bike. I don't know their ability and riding a fixed gear for training takes a bit more skill and effort so I I don't want them near me.
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Re: Drafting while commuting
Postby Stoo » Fri Aug 05, 2011 5:04 pm
it also bugs me when someone decides to draft.....takes it easy for a while....passes you after their rest..... then can't maintain the speed so you get stuck behind them until you pass them....then it starts all over again.
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Postby trailgumby » Fri Aug 05, 2011 6:27 pm
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Re: Drafting while commuting
Postby Kemp » Sun Aug 07, 2011 12:55 am
Another time (beach rd again) I came up behind a female cyclist who was kitted out in her club knicks and jersey. We were both enjoying a tailwind and averaging about 40km/h. I wasn't so much drafting as I was using her to pace myself. I probably sat 4-5m behind her so not close enough to coast along. I stayed with her for a good 20 mins until she turned off. By that stage we had caught and passed quite a few other cyclists.
I've never had anyone try to stick to my wheel. I think at the moment I ride in between pace groups. Not as slow as the plodders who you wizz by but not as quick as the really hardcore folks.
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Postby DavidS » Sun Aug 07, 2011 11:12 pm
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Re: Drafting while commuting
Postby Stoo » Mon Aug 08, 2011 12:08 pm
not if they're slowing you down.trailgumby wrote:Isn't that called "taking turns at the front"?
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Re: Drafting while commuting
Postby goneriding » Mon Aug 08, 2011 12:33 pm
Where is your sense of adventure? Just about every bike I pass is better than my commuter (BSO's notwithstanding). There are those who have also made that the basis for their judgement and paid for itDavidS wrote:so I am a bit reluctant to pass a quicker looking bike
That said, there are a couple of guys I know who, if I judged their ability by their bike, would leave me crying/puking in their wake!
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Re: Drafting while commuting
Postby Livetoride » Mon Aug 08, 2011 12:39 pm
+1 well said, just this morning I saw a rider a fair bit ahead of me on Beach road, needless to say I gave chase. As I got a bit closer I was trying to make out what kind of bike it was, couldn't really tell but they were movin.. Got a bit closer, closer was a rider (An attractive Lady) on a MTB and she was movin, over took with a nod and I noticed she stuck to my tail too.goneriding wrote:Where is your sense of adventure? Just about every bike I pass is better than my commuter (BSO's notwithstanding). There are those who have also made that the basis for their judgement and paid for itDavidS wrote:so I am a bit reluctant to pass a quicker looking bike
That said, there are a couple of guys I know who, if I judged their ability by their bike, would leave me crying/puking in their wake!
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Re: Drafting while commuting
Postby maDKient » Mon Aug 08, 2011 2:04 pm
Right on the wheel? That sounds awfully dangerous.
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Re: Drafting while commuting
Postby Livetoride » Mon Aug 08, 2011 2:11 pm
The pro's are just about touching sometimes, but within a wheel does the trick, the closer the better, following their every move also. You shouldn't (in my opinion) draft unless either your very quick and handy with your reflexes and/or know the rider in front (as in know his/her) riding style etc.maDKient wrote:How close would you have to be to gain any benefit from drafting?
Right on the wheel? That sounds awfully dangerous.
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Re: Drafting while commuting
Postby Kenzo » Mon Aug 08, 2011 2:41 pm
I'd suggest at (road) cruising speeds of >30km/h if you were to sit with 2 metres between your wheel and the wheel in front of you there is enough benefit ... especially if it is a headwind. Cross winds are a whole other ball game.maDKient wrote:How close would you have to be to gain any benefit from drafting?
Right on the wheel? That sounds awfully dangerous.
Dangerous? Yes, but as soon as you see or hear the rider in front giving warnings (e.g. glass / hole / move right or left)... then you are likely in good enough hands. Perhaps if you feel they are not doing as good a job as you lke, then take the front let them know they can tag on and show then what you expect.
If you don't want to draft or have a draftee, then wave them on and don't sit them.
I was just wondering if you look like your avatar...Livetoride wrote:she was movin, over took with a nod and I noticed she stuck to my tail too.
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Re: Drafting while commuting
Postby Livetoride » Mon Aug 08, 2011 2:48 pm
I'm not as handsome as HomerKenzo wrote:I'd suggest at (road) cruising speeds of >30km/h if you were to sit with 2 metres between your wheel and the wheel in front of you there is enough benefit ... especially if it is a headwind. Cross winds are a whole other ball game.maDKient wrote:How close would you have to be to gain any benefit from drafting?
Right on the wheel? That sounds awfully dangerous.
Dangerous? Yes, but as soon as you see or hear the rider in front giving warnings (e.g. glass / hole / move right or left)... then you are likely in good enough hands. Perhaps if you feel they are not doing as good a job as you lke, then take the front let them know they can tag on and show then what you expect.
If you don't want to draft or have a draftee, then wave them on and don't sit them.
I was just wondering if you look like your avatar...Livetoride wrote:she was movin, over took with a nod and I noticed she stuck to my tail too.
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Re: Drafting while commuting
Postby m@ » Mon Aug 08, 2011 3:28 pm
FixedKenzo wrote:If you don't want to have a draftee, then drop them on the next hill.
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