I raced a Harley the other day, and after some really hard riding I finally managed to pass the guy. I was riding on one of those really, really, twisting sections of road with no straight sections to speak of and where most of the curves have warning signs that say "15 MPH".

I knew if I was going to pass one of those monsters with those big-cubic-inch motors, it would have to be a place like this where handling and rider skill are more important than horsepower alone.

I saw the guy up ahead as I exited one of the turns and knew I could catch him, but it wouldn't be easy. I concentrated on my braking and cornering. Three corners later, I was on his tail. Catching him was one thing; passing him would prove to be another.

Two corners later, I pulled up next to him as we sailed down the mountain. I think he was shocked to see me next to him, as I nearly got by him before he could recover. Next corner, same thing. I'd manage to pull up next to him as we started to enter the corners but when we came out he'd get on the throttle and outpower me. His horsepower was almost too much to overcome, but this only made me more determined than ever.

My only hope was to outbrake him. I held off squeezing the lever until the last instant. I kept my nerve while he lost his. In an instant, I was by him. Corner after corner, I could hear the roar of his engine as he struggled to keep up. Three more miles to go before the road straightens out and he would pass me for good.

But now I was in the lead, and he would no longer hold me back. I stretched out my lead and by the time we reached the bottom of the mountain, he was more than a full corner behind. I could no longer see him in my rear-view mirror.

Once the road did straighten out, it seemed like it took miles before he passed me, but it was probably just a few hundred yards. I was no match for that kind of horsepower, but it was done. In the tightest section of road, where bravery and skill count for more than horsepower and deep pockets, I had passed him. Though it was not easy, I had won the race to the bottom of the mountain.

I will always remember that moment. I don't think I've ever pedalled so hard in my life. And some of the credit must go to Cannondale, as well. They really make a great bicycle.

Next time check your tire presure. It shouldn't be that hard..

Had me going there for a bit. I was thinking to myself. He must have been riding anything but v-max!

I have to admit also the lean angle on the Cannondales are amazing.

What gear did you have the bike in 3rd? Next time just enter in 2nd and power cycle thru 4th (Standing up pedaling) you will have no problem next time you meet.

Awesome! Thats a great story, Way to go Cannondale, and of coure great riding skills.

That was a great read, cause I'm reading it an saying to myself, WTF???????? VERY FUNNY thanks

uh yeah, dem dere hardleys are um really duh slow. u can't imagine how having a bike dat will only runs in da 10s makes me feel. this is exactly why i stopped waving to people.

Oh dont get your panties all in a bunch. He was just funnin with ya all.

SDPEARLY wrote:


Yeah, this is the smack talk section. So when someone wants to smack talk no is allowed to smack talk back?

Ok, I get it. I'll just walk in the ways of Change and chant whatever you want to hear.

Remaxed wrote:
Jayhawk, you got me on that one..Now that was some funny sh*t..