Re: [CR] The sound of freewheels - the perfect stalking iron

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From: "ternst" <ternst1@cox.net>
To: Nor Meyer <norbikes@gmail.com>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <430e89320901281129u7d244429n725b9f0125cc40df@mail.gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:04:29 -0800
Subject: Re: [CR] The sound of freewheels - the perfect stalking iron



      That's why I wrote to be careful if you do this. You also have to know enough about cycling and riding style to estimate the rider's ability level as you are coming up on them This usually happens when you gradually close a distance and are checking the habits out as you approach. If you come up on someone much slower than you then it's a waste of time and energy to slow way up and lose your tempo and rhythm. Let them know you're passing and keep going. Remember to look behind you before you pass so you don't cut some other moving vehicle off and create a situation. I've had guys catch me and sit on and when I sensed they were there, greeted them with a smile and complimented their bike and riding style. We start a chat going and then ask if the other person would like to change off and ride together. That's what real bike riding is about. Ted Ernst Palos Verdes Estates CA USA


----- Original Message -----
From: Nor Meyer
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 11:29 AM
Subject: Re: [CR] The sound of freewheels - the perfect stalking iron



> The best sound is no sound.
> Then when you come up on somebody on the road, they won't know you're
> there.
> That way you can sleighride and when they jolt to awareness that you're
> sittin' on, wheth
> er its a block or a mile+ tell 'em you've been on for miles
>
> Excuse me, but I for one would be really pissed if someone rode up on my
> wheel without announcing him/her self-----"On your wheel" is the proper
> salutation. If I don't kno you're back there and I suddenly sit up or tap
> the brakes for whatever reason, then you're crashing into my rear wheel,
> with most likely dire results to you. Serve you right, in my opinion.
>
> Nor Meyer in Mt. Vernon, IA