Ok, that was refreshing to hear. Thought my training was pretty decent but cat 4 averaging 24mph for 30 miles? Damn thats pretty good compared to what I can put out. I basically am taking this whole year until December/January for just long hours on the bike, gradually increasing my weekly mileage to build my aerobic fitness. Contemplating to possibly do the same next year so I have 2 years of solid aerobic base, THEN I'll add in efforts to increase my speed.

I have Joe Friels Cyclist training Bible so I got a good idea of an annual peaking plan once I have the aerobic fitness to start.