Originally Posted by
OldTryGuy
I suffer from DFS, Disappearing Fitness Syndrome, within 2 weeks. Becomes evident with the heart-rate/effort/speed correlation. Age most definitely accelerates the rate of loss.
I hate it when DFS strikes! I am still a decent endurance rider and climber, but I lose top speed pretty rapidly if I am off the bike for more than a week or so.
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