Don't Go to Sleep! 😴
Don’t go to sleep while you’re riding! They say that aero bars can be very comfortable once you get used to them; and the position involved makes it easier to nod off if you get sleepy.
Within the past week, I noticed that very thing while I as riding in the drops. I was working against a headwind, and starting to get tired. So I got my hands in the drops; and after a short time, I began to feel drowsy!
Getting sleepy while riding a bike can happen during longer brevets. Or during RAAM, which goes all the way across the USA. This ~3000-mile event has riders on their bikes some 22 hours out of every 24! So telling RAAM riders, don’t go to sleep, is rather a waste of breath.
Not for Me! 👎
RAAM definitely is not for me. I doubt that I could function on an hour or two of sleep a night, for five or more nights. And just think of the training required!
RAGBRAI sounds great; and while it would be a challenge, preparing for RAGBRAI is much more within my sights than RAAM ever could be. In fact, I think the challenge of riding that route across Iowa is its main attraction for me. So I’m not yet ready to say thjat RAGBRAI is not for me.
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ABOUT ME
I began this website primarily as a way to present the story of how I accomplished a century ride on an adult tricycle. Other riders of adult trikes might want to know whether it’s possible. It sure is! You can read all about it in My Story.
I live in New Orleans; and retired in January 2023. More time for cycling!
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I am not a cycling coach; nor a health professional. This site is based on my own experiences, opinions, etc. If you need help, please consult the appropriate professional.
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