Originally Posted by
*****3nin.vend3t
Start lifting weights, targeting the posterior chain/lowerbody & core muscles. You'll be applying more force to the pedals.
This is terrible advice. Virtually no one is limited in how fast they can ride by the lack of muscular strength. The OP needs to ride, ride more, and do intervals.
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