Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
... I noted at what mile I spontaneously realized I felt completely warmed up, i.e. I did not consciously look for it, and it usually occurred at about 6 miles.
Interesting. When I raced, I usually managed to get right about 6 miles in just by riding to the venue. When I moved to the suburbs and had to drive, a lap of Central Park was the same 6 mile warm-up. However, normally it seems to take about half an hour, which even at a modest 14-15 mph is more than 6 miles.
Last Sunday, however, it took more like 40 miles to find my form, but that may be largely attributable to the fact that it was mid 40's when I left the house and I'd insisted on wearing shorts.