Mrs CycleFan Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 Apart from pedalling faster, what is the best way to get your average speed up?
Mrs CycleFan Posted September 27, 2009 Author Posted September 27, 2009 Maybe some clever hubbers will share their wisdom with us
leet22 Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 Go down hill Best way is just to get fitter and stronger. No idea of any other way.
NotSoBigBen Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 LittleBen says bigger gear, stronger legs!
Mrs CycleFan Posted September 27, 2009 Author Posted September 27, 2009 Go down hill Best way is just to get fitter and stronger. No idea of any other way. so basically what you're saying is it's just time on the bike?
Wyatt Earp Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 LittleBen says bigger gear' date=' stronger legs![/quote'] How much for coaching and when can I start
Icycling Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 Get fiter, train with a faster person who you can sit behind! Or even better still sit behind a motor car / truck!
NotSoBigBen Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 LittleBen says bigger gear' date=' stronger legs![/quote'] How much for coaching and when can I start Says he can't help you, legs already too strong .....
Mrs CycleFan Posted September 27, 2009 Author Posted September 27, 2009 I'm cardio fit - but my legs just seem so weak. what about interval training? any suggestions????
Nancy Drew Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 I can see you guys are all being very helpful... any useful advice?
Overlord Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 I can see you guys are all being very helpful... any useful advice? Get a coach.
Mrs CycleFan Posted September 27, 2009 Author Posted September 27, 2009 I can see you guys are all being very helpful... any useful advice? thanks! it's the most sensible reply i've had so far!!
Nancy Drew Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 I can see you guys are all being very helpful... any useful advice? Get a coach.
Wyatt Earp Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 Increasing one's average speed comes with time, get miles in the legs, lot's of miles, forget speed and work on muscle memory and focus on endurance at low heart rate levels. This makes the heart strong and teaches you how to breath. Once you are comfortable with climbing, long distance, wind etc.etc. then it's time to start doing sprints or speed sessions (search the term "fartlek" ) the runners have it waxed. Sadly it takes time, lot's of patience and plenty t.i.t.s (time in the saddle.
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