Originally Posted by
Bandera
If you were a Junior in his 3rd season my advice would be the same:
Cycling performance is highly specific and requires adaptation, a development program and quality seat time.
Join a club, get a coach and participate in development rides.
You don't have to race but it is crucial that you get a proper fit and work on your program.
If that sounds un-appealing do your own thing, don't concern yourself about other's rides and proceed.
BTW: "I plan on pushing on each ride."
Get a coach, that's not the path to progress in performance.
-Bandera
I had a pro fit and had a re-fit after a year.
My son was coached by LITC for 6 years and is very knowledgeable, so I could work with him. But I see guys that are "training" and it looks more like work than fun. I don't think I could commit to a rigid schedule.
Originally Posted by
OldTryGuy
You want to average more than 26mph**********
That was 26mph on the return with a strong tail wind. Heading out with a head wind it was more like 14mph.