Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Ann Arbor, MI
Bikes: 15 Kinesis Racelight 4S, 76 Motebecane Gran Jubilée, 17 Dedacciai Gladiatore2, 12 Breezer Venturi, 09 Dahon Mariner, 12 Mercier Nano, 95 DeKerf Team SL, 19 Tern Rally, 21 Breezer Doppler Cafe+, 19 T-Lab X3, 91 Serotta CII, 23 3T Strada
Push a bigger gear. Based on some of your other posts, I think you're just a little pain averse. I'm not judging, here, just saying that at some point, if you want to get faster and stronger, you're going to have to do the kind of work that raises your heartrate, makes you sweat, and gets your legs sore. Doing so will build stamina and make you more comfortable with cycling.