I’ll be honest, I thought this was a bit of a roadie myth, used as an excuse to pass off being rubbish at descending on tarmac, and that even if it did exist, I’d never suffer from it. After all, as a former current mountain bike champion rider, he’s I’d be one of the best bike-handlers in the peloton, Paul.
You’re absolutely right there, Phil.
Turns out I was wrong. It does exist, and it’s a bit scary. Earlier today I was fairly certain I was about to buy the farm at 75kph.
I’ve since read a few things about speed wobbles, their causes and the actions you’re supposed to take if affected. If anyone can tell me that any of that goes through their head when they’re at what feels like Mach 10, level-pegging an Eddie Stobart that’s four feet to their right, I’m calling them a liar.
A pair of new bibshorts for Christmas please, Santa.