Originally Posted by
lphilpot
Since I started this topic, I guess I should offer an update.
Today I tried out a flatter route* and
was able to easily complete 17 miles,
keeping a cadence of probably 75-90.
Maybe
I'm improving after all.
Maybe one day
I'll get one of them road bike thingies...
* Louisiana isn't exactly a mountainous place, so "hilly" is a relative term here, but I've noticed that in my current ... ahem ... tepid physical shape, even the little "hills" in our area wear me down faster than just crusing. For now, I want to concentrate on cardiopulmonary stamina and duration, so this perfectly flat 5+ mile loop is great for me to just "lather, rinse, repeat" around.
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S L E N on completing a 17 mile ride!
You were wise to plan a way to ride longer distances using a 5 mile loop. I was told time in the saddle is the most important thing--and cadence. And you're keeping them both up. I'm proud of you!
I look forward to your post "What type of road bike should I get?" hahaha