Nat, this is one of my favorite pieces I’ve ever read on substack. I think this is massively underappreciated. It’s not novel, but this is the best I’ve seen it written. Thanks for the strong reminder… also AROO AROO SPARTAN
I learned this lesson of transitioning well from my dad. He was teaching me how to improve my mountain bike racing. I had stuck with a competitor all the way up a climb but lost 5 minutes by the end of the race. Many give 100% on a long climb and give themselves a sort of "reward" by slowing down at the peak embracing the heavenly euphoria and coasting into the descent. A better approach is to pedal hard through the peak and into the descent at speed with momentum, then enjoy a more down-to-earth recovery at top descending speed. This adjustment in transition can make all the difference.
Nat, this is one of my favorite pieces I’ve ever read on substack. I think this is massively underappreciated. It’s not novel, but this is the best I’ve seen it written. Thanks for the strong reminder… also AROO AROO SPARTAN
AROO!!
I'm shocked I haven't heard this recommendation before - at least so clearly and convincingly argued. Bravo!
Reminds me of this 5 second rule. Just do it. Well written!
I learned this lesson of transitioning well from my dad. He was teaching me how to improve my mountain bike racing. I had stuck with a competitor all the way up a climb but lost 5 minutes by the end of the race. Many give 100% on a long climb and give themselves a sort of "reward" by slowing down at the peak embracing the heavenly euphoria and coasting into the descent. A better approach is to pedal hard through the peak and into the descent at speed with momentum, then enjoy a more down-to-earth recovery at top descending speed. This adjustment in transition can make all the difference.