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RP really is nice
I occasionally miss it; then instantly get reminded by the fact that 'country' lanes are 6.5 miles away for me ..
Did you do anti or clock? Headwind is a neutraliser in terms of time since its a circle essentially and especially if you are fixed. Funnily enough I have got some of my best times around when I did intervals in the park and relaxed in between. What counts is a sprint up sawyers, then sprint up after the first left till parking, sprint up dark hill and TT between Kingston and Roehampton gate.
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I know RP has a bad rep, but taking a step back and thinking about what a lovely piece of land it is and how scenic it is for being in the middle of London..I think summer is probably the best time to really see it because there is enough light after the gates close and the magic of the place is very clear to see. But this also goes to show how easily a bunch of cars and some self-righteous exercise twats can ruin something extraordinary.
I did CC loops. You're right the headwind must even itself out because it's a loop, but that does make it more like an interval effort as opposed to a steady push (which is what made the high gearing unworkable for me). And since you say it like that actually it makes me think it was pretty good practice for spinning, keeping it at 25mph during the Kingston and Roehampton gate was spinnier than I'd like but a nice effort and good concentrate on the smooth pedal stroke.
FFS the amount of shit I talk on the internet...
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Headwind is a neutraliser in terms of time since its a circle essentially
Nope, the headwind slows you down more than the tailwind speeds you up. The more wind the slower the times (for the same total effort). Ask a tester...
youramericanlover
Greenbank
Went out today for slacker miles attempt on 80gi and the wind laughed right in my face for the first quarter lap so turned my wheel around to 74. The headwind was punishing but I must have made the most of the tailwind as I was only three minutes off my geared pb (1:02).
RP really is nice, such a shame about the all traffic and cyclist altercations that effect most people's enjoyment at off-peak hours.