Farther=Faster=Farther?!
05-01-08, 10:01 PM
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Farther=Faster=Farther?!
How much truth is there to this philosophy? I know I have read that to get faster you need to ride farther and to ride farther you need to ride faster. How much of each should be done to get a "correct" balance. I have begun to notice that the majority of my rides are in the 25-30 mile range and I don't seem to be gaining much if any time on these various loops. Most of these are after work rides and races on the weekends.
So should I start putting in a couple of longer rides per week, intervals, etc?
I am currently of the bike for 2 weeks, 1 to go, due to being out of town for work. I would think that it would be easier to change up my routine after the break...
So should I start putting in a couple of longer rides per week, intervals, etc?
I am currently of the bike for 2 weeks, 1 to go, due to being out of town for work. I would think that it would be easier to change up my routine after the break...
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05-01-08, 10:15 PM
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S'truth. If you're racing, you're already doing some intervals and riding fast enough to go further. I start noticing some real changes in the spring, when my weekend hilly rides get up to 75 miles. Then try a double metric. Ride 'em so hard you can hardly walk afterwards. I also like spin class and some quick, intense weight work.
