Friction

Years ago I rode with a scooter tyre for nine thousand kilometres before it was replaced. It was only replaced because I went to a different garage. Scooter tyres are rated for about 3000 kilometres before they are meant to be replaced. I rode for four thousand kilometres with my GP5000 and several times I noticed that the rear tyre skidded, either when I applied the brakes as I got home, or when I was braking in a descent, but especially when I had to emergency brake in group riding situations more than once.

This weekend I cycled 160 kilometres with the Bike Club Switzerland Group via Meetup.com. In the process I find that I appreciate the community more and more. I appreciate that the groups are small, but also that people are like-minded. By like-minded I mean that people are sporty.

Today we went for a Moderate recovery ride and it took some effort to keep up. I was at the limit of my comfort zone, but not out of it. I enjoy cycling with people because talking with someone, while riding alongside them is enjoyable. On the right stretches of cycling paths, and roads, it’s as good, if not better than hiking.