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07-01-01, 11:54 AM
Hello,
Abot a week back I wrote that I biked 51 miles in 18.6 mph. I went out I would say 4 times since then never going over 27.
Today, I awoke with the goal of biking 70 miles. I got out of bed a little l;ate and feared the heat. It wasa still hazy so I went on the way after I had come powdered drink to fuel me. About 15 minutes in I was being passed by a 6 member paceline. I joined since I have no experience. I did about 14 miles with them. They gave me a pardon on taking the front seeing as they new it was faster than I was riding and the fact that I was doing a 70 today.
All the rest of the miles were true by myself miles. I think that I hit about 20 medium hills and 5 large long hills(Have to love the New England area). After a while they were getting tough.
I felt that I ate and drank ok. Not the best but very good compared to other rides. I'm still learning and this is only my 3rd ribe over 27 miles.
I finished the ride in 3:38:30 at 19.27 average. Te 50 was 18.6. So, I'm picking up the pace here. I ended it and was realy tired. Now I want to sleep a bit.
What can I do to lower the pace? I want to do a century real soon but I would like to feel good from 70 - 100. I like to keep rpm between 84 - 90. I just give myself the gear that will do the trick.
Any suggestions? Am I trying too hard too fast in teh riding. This ride put me at 450 for the year and this is the first year on a road bike.
Thanks for the help......
Abot a week back I wrote that I biked 51 miles in 18.6 mph. I went out I would say 4 times since then never going over 27.
Today, I awoke with the goal of biking 70 miles. I got out of bed a little l;ate and feared the heat. It wasa still hazy so I went on the way after I had come powdered drink to fuel me. About 15 minutes in I was being passed by a 6 member paceline. I joined since I have no experience. I did about 14 miles with them. They gave me a pardon on taking the front seeing as they new it was faster than I was riding and the fact that I was doing a 70 today.
All the rest of the miles were true by myself miles. I think that I hit about 20 medium hills and 5 large long hills(Have to love the New England area). After a while they were getting tough.
I felt that I ate and drank ok. Not the best but very good compared to other rides. I'm still learning and this is only my 3rd ribe over 27 miles.
I finished the ride in 3:38:30 at 19.27 average. Te 50 was 18.6. So, I'm picking up the pace here. I ended it and was realy tired. Now I want to sleep a bit.
What can I do to lower the pace? I want to do a century real soon but I would like to feel good from 70 - 100. I like to keep rpm between 84 - 90. I just give myself the gear that will do the trick.
Any suggestions? Am I trying too hard too fast in teh riding. This ride put me at 450 for the year and this is the first year on a road bike.
Thanks for the help......