Road Cycling - First ride, how's my time?

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mrheavyfoot
05-17-03, 09:27 PM
Finally got my new bike out on the road after waiting a week since I bought it due to rain. I did 60km in 112 minutes so that averages out to just over 30Km/h

How does that stack up for a newbie road riders first go at it?

Legs are sore but I loved it!

easyrider
05-17-03, 09:48 PM
Stacks up just fine. But more important is that you loved it. Speed is all relative but enjoyment is where it's at.
ZackJones
05-18-03, 01:09 PM
30 kph is about 18 mph if I did the conversion right. I would saw your speed is well above average for a newbie bike rider.

Zack

velo
05-18-03, 04:10 PM
Right, that speed for the given distance is very good for a newbie. Keep it up! Let us know how you're doing.

And the conversion 30 x .625 = 18.75mph. That's actually closer to 19mph.
Phatman
05-18-03, 05:48 PM
just curious, are you coming from another sport? when I started riding, I had to be careful when starting out becuase I was in good cardiovascular shape (running), but my joints were not accustomed to riding. You did well on this ride, but I would reccomend taking it easy and building up slowly.
ParamountScapin
05-18-03, 07:18 PM
Well done! But if you are new at this and are a bit sore now, just wait until tomorrow.
mrheavyfoot
05-18-03, 09:47 PM
I guess I am new to the sport but I have been Spinning like a mad mad for the past 3 years so body is used to the mechanics.