How long are collegiate road races?
01-25-07, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 911TurboS
Should I try to get faster over the 25 mile ride, or should I increase my distance? What would be better for reaching a goal of riding 25 mph over 50 miles (flat terrain)?
I doubt there are 5 people on this board that could do that. 25mph for a 40 k TT is sort of a bench mark. 1 hour 40k is no longer that elite, but even today very very few people can do two of them together.
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MWCCC/B's.
Unfortunately, I'll probably only be doing the OSU races. All the other races are too far away considering I can drive an hour to a race and race with my USCF team.
Unfortunately, I'll probably only be doing the OSU races. All the other races are too far away considering I can drive an hour to a race and race with my USCF team.
01-25-07, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 911TurboS
Today was my first time out on my road bike in good weather. I averaged 20mph over 25 miles, so I have a way to go. But I figured it isn't too bad of a time considering I've only been riding a little over a month (on my mtb). I would love the oppurtunity to race at CSU next year if I was good enough. For now I will focus on having fun!
Should I try to get faster over the 25 mile ride, or should I increase my distance? What would be better for reaching a goal of riding 25 mph over 50 miles (flat terrain)?
Should I try to get faster over the 25 mile ride, or should I increase my distance? What would be better for reaching a goal of riding 25 mph over 50 miles (flat terrain)?
[edit] forgot to mention:
MWCCC/B's/A's(?)
Univ of Chicago
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01-25-07, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 911TurboS
Today was my first time out on my road bike in good weather. I averaged 20mph over 25 miles, so I have a way to go. But I figured it isn't too bad of a time considering I've only been riding a little over a month (on my mtb). I would love the oppurtunity to race at CSU next year if I was good enough. For now I will focus on having fun!
Should I try to get faster over the 25 mile ride, or should I increase my distance? What would be better for reaching a goal of riding 25 mph over 50 miles (flat terrain)?
Should I try to get faster over the 25 mile ride, or should I increase my distance? What would be better for reaching a goal of riding 25 mph over 50 miles (flat terrain)?
01-25-07, 06:44 PM
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Today was my first time out on my road bike in good weather. I averaged 20mph over 25 miles, so I have a way to go. But I figured it isn't too bad of a time considering I've only been riding a little over a month (on my mtb). I would love the oppurtunity to race at CSU next year if I was good enough. For now I will focus on having fun!
Should I try to get faster over the 25 mile ride, or should I increase my distance? What would be better for reaching a goal of riding 25 mph over 50 miles (flat terrain)?
Should I try to get faster over the 25 mile ride, or should I increase my distance? What would be better for reaching a goal of riding 25 mph over 50 miles (flat terrain)?
01-25-07, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 911TurboS
Thanks for the responses! I got 25mph from another forum where I asked what average speeds racers averaged over longer distances.
That's pro level, son.
