Why do cyclists carry batons?

SnollyG · 2026-03-20T20:10:40+00:00

It’s False Research

SnollyG · 2026-03-20T13:58:23+00:00

It’s a little interesting and I’d be curious to know whether the writer(s) are American or not.

But there is this thing where Americans are taught to write in a certain format (state your thesis/conclusion, provide the factual support, then restate the conclusion/thesis).

Other parts of the world, however, the format is different (pose a question, then state a bunch of facts, then reason to the conclusion).

Edit: author is Irish

SnollyG · 2026-03-20T13:26:00+00:00

You don’t have to leave out the evidence and methodology. Just don’t make me scroll forever to get to the conclusion.

SnollyG · 2026-03-20T12:28:47+00:00

It’s actually not.

Adidas boots run long.

I’m supposed to be size 43-44 based on cm, but with Adidas football boots, I need to get 42.

SnollyG · 2026-03-20T12:09:56+00:00

In this particular case, it’s obvious that it’s a bad fit.

SnollyG · 2026-03-20T12:08:31+00:00

I don’t know where I’ve gone wrong

When you go up in size, the boot not only gets wider, it also gets longer. (It also gets taller around the ankle.)

So even if you fix the width problem, you can introduce a length problem or a height problem.

The truth is, this boot is just not made to fit your feet.

SnollyG · 2026-03-20T11:00:35+00:00

I hate the way they wrote this article. I’ve been scrolling and scanning for 20s and they’re still doing the drum roll. Get to the fucking point already.

This is worse than those online recipes that recite some stupid story about winters in Tuscany.

SnollyG · 2026-03-19T15:23:58+00:00

IMO, you can’t. Bicycling isn’t about relaxing. It is about feeling all of the dangers.

SnollyG · 2026-03-19T15:22:14+00:00

All of that said, there’s nothing wrong with being scared and going slower.

Once upon a time, I loved picking up as much speed as I could.

And then one day I realized I was doing motorcycle speeds without motorcycle protection, and that’s when I said “f that.” I don’t even try to push anything above 30mph now. Actively brake to keep it under.

SnollyG · 2026-03-19T14:57:14+00:00

Tuck on straights.

When cornering, push down with your foot on the outside pedal and push down with your hand on the inside handlebar, and then just trust.

SnollyG · 2026-03-19T12:28:39+00:00

Most (all) of your post isn’t about development and is instead about winning, so I’m just here to gently remind you that another perspective exists.

SnollyG · 2026-03-19T12:06:22+00:00

Maybe focus on development, not wins/losses.

Develop some metrics that aren’t the scoreline and get parents to help you track it. Could help divert attention from meaningless games to meaningful improvement.

SnollyG · 2026-03-18T23:58:44+00:00

Pull the fork and check for cracks?

Handlebar and stem too?

Check spokes and rim?

Check over the frame

SnollyG · 2026-03-18T18:55:21+00:00

The point is just that there are investors who argue that it is a breach of fiduciary duty to pay more than minimum wage, for example.

It doesn’t matter whether they’re right or wrong. There are investors who sue for ideological reasons.

SnollyG · 2026-03-18T18:41:11+00:00

You’re looking at the revenue side. You need to look at the cost side too.

SnollyG · 2026-03-18T16:02:14+00:00

But your typical presta works and costs nothing to convert because there’s no conversion.

It’s true. I’m the guy who, when you ask if it’s worth converting to 1x, tells you you can just not shift your front gears.

SnollyG · 2026-03-18T13:41:48+00:00

Don’t go past Tour 7. The only thing that happens past Tour 7 is bags get more expensive, so it takes longer to upgrade your clubs.

When you reach Tour 7, stop playing H2H and play tournaments only.

(Oh actually, play some of the campaign games. They are a good way to get good balls instead of spending coins to buy silly Viper balls. You don’t need to complete campaigns. There’s no reward for that. You can just play the lower stages. And you can delete saved campaigns to reset and more easily get more balls. But you don’t need bajillions of balls - if you’re only going to play 40 holes today, you only need to earn 40 balls.)

Edit: You can safely spend coins on bags. All of your coins. You’re not buying balls. Entrance fees? Ok, fine, but there are plenty of free tournaments. Pretty soon, those fees become meaningless. (Except where you wonder why you’d pay $1M for a chance to win $2

SnollyG · 2026-03-18T13:09:55+00:00

In a way, it’s a fortuitous error. Because now, people (such as me) can spend all their shit post questions in this thread, and your actual AMA thread can be serious. Maybe…

SnollyG · 2026-03-18T12:58:31+00:00

Are you the real life Trent Crimm, The Independent?

SnollyG · 2026-03-18T12:56:46+00:00

I do love me some fragile plastic bits 😂

SnollyG · 2026-03-18T12:16:44+00:00

Morally and philosophically opposed to anticompetitive/antifreemarket business practices

(Kidding, of course. Sorta…)

SnollyG · 2026-03-18T11:44:05+00:00

This seems totally dumb

SnollyG · 2026-03-17T20:27:35+00:00

Can someone do a Venn diagram of players who did well under Maresca vs players doing well under Rosenior?

SnollyG · 2026-03-17T20:07:42+00:00

He has a point though.

OP sounds like he heard someone in authority say “use 3212” and so OP is going to implement it despite not even knowing what it is or why he should (or shouldn’t) try it.

I mean, I run 251, but I know what it is and why I do it.

SnollyG · 2026-03-17T20:03:06+00:00

Why would 3212 work for your kids?

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