I must have had a tailwind.

I don't top 50MPH very often. I'm not out trying to set 'High Scores' anymore. I've gone faster (mid-50's) descending on different hills, but on this one road, I'm usually going a bit slower. Is it scary going that fast on a bicycle? Well, it's loud from all the wind. I'm never really aware of how fast I'm going because I'm looking at the road, not at the speedometer. I can, however, tell the difference between 45MPH and 50+MPH. It kinda sounds different. By the way, I've never even been close to 60MPH.


I'm a lightweight; my weight ranges between 125-129lbs, depending on how much beer and ice cream I've been consuming. Speaking of ice cream, I've been killing it on some local stuff from Marianne's (if you like coconut, try the Macapuno). The scoop shop is just a few blocks away from where we live, but they also sell quarts in some of the local markets. The only 'problem' with the quart is that it lists the ingredients on the top. Ingredient number one: butterfat. Awesome... I love that stuff.

Anyway, unless I've been eating a lot of ice cream (and I have been), I don't carry as much momentum downhill as someone heavier than me. From General Physics, P = M x V (momentum = mass x velocity). Supposedly, I'm at an advantage going uphill, but some days it sure doesn't feel that way. I do really enjoy climbing (see Alba entry). When you hit the summit or get to the end of a long climb, there's a sense of accomplishment. Besides, it's you working against gravity, so you've got an excuse for riding slowly!

Ride safely (uphill and downhill) and happy trails.