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mohb · 09-02-2015, 02:22 PM

Originally posted by asp1880

The guy rode 110km on tubulars and in old school cleats and straps. Sweet.

because bicycles are so energy efficient there is little difference in energy consumption between 'old' bikes and new technology ones, any difference only really shows up at the top level.

**clackers** · 09-02-2015, 06:34 PM

Originally posted by mohb

because bicycles are so energy efficient there is little difference in energy consumption between 'old' bikes and new technology ones, any difference only really shows up at the top level.

Yep, aerodynamic poses, chiefly.

Recumbents were banned in 1934 from racing because they were too efficient for normal geometry bikes to compete against.

**mattb123** · 09-02-2015, 08:30 PM

Originally posted by clackers

Yep, aerodynamic poses, chiefly.

Recumbents were banned in 1934 from racing because they were too efficient for normal geometry bikes to compete against.

They also aren't well suited to mass starts!

**clackers** · 09-03-2015, 02:28 AM

Originally posted by mattb123

They also aren't well suited to mass starts!

And let's face it, coming out of the saddle for effort ain't going to happen. ☺

asp1880 · 09-03-2015, 05:30 AM

Originally posted by mattb123

They also aren't well suited to mass starts!

You can't draft, sprint or climb on (in?) a recumbent.
Recumbents degenerate all disciplines to individual time trials. Where's the fun in that?

I'm not saying recumbent racing can't be fun. The HPV competitions are very impressive.
It's just that HPV disciplines also suffer from "F1-disease" where engineering can begin to
be as important as athletics.

Regards,
--Anders.

**mattb123** · 09-03-2015, 08:39 AM

Originally posted by clackers

And let's face it, coming out of the saddle for effort ain't going to happen. ☺

Or if you do, you probably aren't going to make it back!

**Fries** · 09-06-2015, 04:40 AM

Bikes on ferry!

**mattb123** · 09-08-2015, 09:08 AM

I was hired to shoot a big bike event on Sunday. 135 Miles and 9000 Ft. of climbing makes it a pretty tough day for riders. It goes through some beautiful country which made it interesting to shoot. I followed along in my car and leapfrogged with the riders all day. Not a bad way to spend the day! I had a bunch of my friends riding too so that added to the fun.
I'm still going through the photos but here are a couple.

Early morning crossing.
K-5 & DA* 60-250

Top of one of the big climbs. That's 6x Leadville 100 champ Dave Wiens in the green and 1984 Olympic Gold winner Alexi Grewal is in there too.

**arnold** · 10-19-2015, 03:07 AM

Used the Q to snap some details of a couple of my classic steel Cinelli bikes. The B is from c 1968, the Model S.C. from 1980

**mattb123** · 10-19-2015, 07:01 AM - **1 Like**

MTB selfie from yesterday. That is the town I live in on the valley floor. I loved how that storm looked and wanted a shot with it and a rider. Only had one rider handy as I was alone...

jgredline · 12-10-2015, 11:13 PM - **1 Like**

**paulh** · 12-10-2015, 11:54 PM

Javier, where ya been? Great shot.

timb64 · 12-11-2015, 05:09 AM

I assume tandems are allowed(too lazy to scroll back through the whole thread!)

**mattb123** · 12-11-2015, 04:03 PM

Originally posted by timb64

I assume tandems are allowed(too lazy to scroll back through the whole thread!)

It's still a bicycle!

**paulh** · 12-14-2015, 09:11 PM

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09-02-2015, 02:22 PM	#1351
mohb Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,912	Originally posted by asp1880 The guy rode 110km on tubulars and in old school cleats and straps. Sweet. because bicycles are so energy efficient there is little difference in energy consumption between 'old' bikes and new technology ones, any difference only really shows up at the top level.

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clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by mohb because bicycles are so energy efficient there is little difference in energy consumption between 'old' bikes and new technology ones, any difference only really shows up at the top level. Yep, aerodynamic poses, chiefly. Recumbents were banned in 1934 from racing because they were too efficient for normal geometry bikes to compete against.

09-02-2015, 08:30 PM	#1353
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Originally posted by clackers Yep, aerodynamic poses, chiefly. Recumbents were banned in 1934 from racing because they were too efficient for normal geometry bikes to compete against. They also aren't well suited to mass starts!

09-03-2015, 02:28 AM	#1354
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by mattb123 They also aren't well suited to mass starts! And let's face it, coming out of the saddle for effort ain't going to happen. ☺

09-03-2015, 05:30 AM	#1355
asp1880 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lyngby, Copenhagen Photos: Albums Posts: 742	Originally posted by mattb123 They also aren't well suited to mass starts! You can't draft, sprint or climb on (in?) a recumbent. Recumbents degenerate all disciplines to individual time trials. Where's the fun in that? I'm not saying recumbent racing can't be fun. The HPV competitions are very impressive. It's just that HPV disciplines also suffer from "F1-disease" where engineering can begin to be as important as athletics. Regards, --Anders.

09-03-2015, 08:39 AM	#1356
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Originally posted by clackers And let's face it, coming out of the saddle for effort ain't going to happen. ☺ Or if you do, you probably aren't going to make it back!

09-06-2015, 04:40 AM	#1357
Fries Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gauw Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,582	Bikes on ferry!

09-08-2015, 09:08 AM	#1358
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	I was hired to shoot a big bike event on Sunday. 135 Miles and 9000 Ft. of climbing makes it a pretty tough day for riders. It goes through some beautiful country which made it interesting to shoot. I followed along in my car and leapfrogged with the riders all day. Not a bad way to spend the day! I had a bunch of my friends riding too so that added to the fun. I'm still going through the photos but here are a couple. Early morning crossing. K-5 & DA* 60-250 Top of one of the big climbs. That's 6x Leadville 100 champ Dave Wiens in the green and 1984 Olympic Gold winner Alexi Grewal is in there too.

10-19-2015, 07:01 AM - 1 Like	#1360
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	MTB selfie from yesterday. That is the town I live in on the valley floor. I loved how that storm looked and wanted a shot with it and a rider. Only had one rider handy as I was alone...

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paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,268	Javier, where ya been? Great shot.

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timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,510	I assume tandems are allowed(too lazy to scroll back through the whole thread!)

12-11-2015, 04:03 PM	#1364
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Originally posted by timb64 I assume tandems are allowed(too lazy to scroll back through the whole thread!) It's still a bicycle!

12-14-2015, 09:11 PM	#1365
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