tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780308581531599254.post5935932353172852960..comments2023-02-18T04:45:41.774-08:00Comments on Velo Celt: Slow Roll versus Critical MassVelo Celthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13010623062893158733noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780308581531599254.post-50110646502410575592015-06-19T12:26:57.765-07:002015-06-19T12:26:57.765-07:00Lisa - that sort of confirmed my initial opinion. ...Lisa - that sort of confirmed my initial opinion. I'd debated riding one again but it sounds like it would still be as frustrating. It sounds like it does serve a purpose, but not one I'm ultimately interested in taking part in. I find I can explore neighborhoods and new areas a lot better on my own, at my own pace or with a couple select friends. Velo Celthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13010623062893158733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780308581531599254.post-14039732385737011652015-06-19T12:18:16.319-07:002015-06-19T12:18:16.319-07:00Matt, I did not realize you were there. Slow Roll...Matt, I did not realize you were there. Slow Roll works better in the neighborhoods. Not that it moves any faster, but downtown streets even at 6:00 is not a good place for it. On most Slow Roll Rides, (and this did occur later in the Wednesday ride) we do cork intersections and get everyone through even though the light has changed. Average rolling speed for the ride ended up being about 6.7 MPH which is pretty consistent for Slow Roll rides. For those of us who are regular riders, the only way to "enjoy" a Slow Roll ride is to be part of the "squad" (the word you couldn't remember) and be a corker or one of the shepherding types.<br /><br />Slow Roll's purpose is more to show people in neighborhoods that lots of different kinds of people can and do ride bikes. As one of the squad, I find it pretty gratifying to have neighborhood folks on the south and west sides have fun riding through their own neighborhoods and having the neighbors come out and cheer. On the other hand, I would not ride with Slow Roll just for the sake of riding. It can be reeeaaaallly frustrating. :-)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04666707353875642720noreply@blogger.com