Originally Posted by RippedUp

I've been riding for ~3-4 years and more seriously for one year.
The maximum my HR would go while riding used to be 172-173.

These last 6 weeks, I've increased my riding frequency and noticed that my max has been going up steadily to 179, over the course of the weeks. My performance has also improved consequently.

Is this increase normal? Any similar experience?

Thanks!