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08-14-10 | 06:15 PM

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jppe

Let's do a Century

Joined: Oct 2004

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From: North Carolina

Bikes: Cervelo R3 Disc, Pinarello Prince/Campy SR; Cervelo R3/Sram Red; Trek 5900/Duraace, Lynskey GR260 Ultegra

Here are some numbers from me just to compare. I'm 57 and have been riding for about 8 years.

My Max HR is 194. My average on a typical ride is around 150. For a 10 mile Time Trial the average is around 175.

My average speed on a solo 60 mile ride with 4000 ft of climbing is around 17-18 mph. I've done 100-160 mile rides with less than 4000 ft of climbing and averaged 21-22 mph (with a group).

My average speed for a 10 mile Time Trial on a flat course is 26+ mph.

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