Originally Posted by
69chevy
My goal is eventually racing but I'm not jumping into it until I am able to hang on to our local "smash-fest" rides that are lead by solid racers.
I'm getting closer to this goal doing what I'm doing. The reason I am questioning the training methods I'm reading is because they all have different ideas on how I can get faster, as do these forums.
So far, all I seem to "need "is riding with guys who push my limits, and it's working rather well.
You say your 'system' is working well but you're not actually doing what you want to do which is racing.
The alternative approach would be to start racing immediately and apply a little more structure to your training. Everyone starts at the same level in racing and if you have trouble hanging with the beginner racers that will provide an indication that your program needs refinement.