A slave to average speed - and I won!

[Slaav]

I read in lots of places that we should not all get too hung up on average speeds and times etc.... but I have a 32 mile 'loop' that I do and this afternoon, setting off in 'rush hour' (No such thing really down here in Glos) and I took nearly 10 mins off my best ever time - not TdF standard I admit but averaged 17.2 mph over the trip! Never got near that before

Not much but a total delight for sad lil' ol me

Now thinking should I have a rest tomorrow and go for it again on Sunday or a light ride tomorrow? ANy ideas?

(And yes, I know that is not a heavy ride )

[Slaav]

The problem is that I am naturally a rather big strong lad with massive legs! (ex rugby player and Uni rower at 6'4" and now DOWN to just under 17st.

My 'natural' cadence that I seem to always fall back to/on is aorund 85 or so. I have started trying to keep that cadence and NOT change to an easier gear and I think that alone may be to thank for better speeds etc.

Much higher cadence - small increase fine - but 120 or so just feels soooooo wrong with my legs.

ANd may do just that tomorrow

[Slaav]

khushy said:

I took my cycle computer off my bike this year - i have done longer, quicker and much more enjoyable rides as a consequence!

(sad boy mode on)

How do you know you are quicker though?

(sad boy mode off)

[Slaav]

khushy said:

errrrrr TIME errrrrrr the measurement from start to finish - you can see it on a watch/clock etc etc

LOL

khushy

So why take the computer off?




ps - I must say I am not sure they are that good an item; I dont ever 'pop out' on my bike for a simple ride anymore