Ride Frequency
Originally Posted by
Ronno6
I started back riding in late May, typically getting in 7-10 rides a month since then.
I have aimed to ride 3x a week, but sometimes weather and life gets in the way.
Ride length has increased from 10 miles to 20, with speeds averaging 14 to 16 mph.
Heart rate averaging 130 +/-
At what point do I look to increase the frequency?
Originally Posted by
Baldy1953
At any time. If you feel up to it, go for it. I ride between 3-5 times a week because I can.
No definite amount is required. Just enjoy the ride.
Originally Posted by
I-Like-To-Bike
Excellent response to the OP's question, especially since the OP made no mention about why he wants to increase the frequency of his rides or if raised fitness level or any other "fitness" related goal is the reason he started back riding.
If fitness is your goal, FWIW here is the concensus opinion of two Fifty-Plus all year round commuters:
Last month, out of the blue, I was asked to interview for a different position in another department of the City…
I was concerned about getting decent miles in. This is the time of year when I'd take my 17-mile long loop to work, and a 13-mile cut of it coming home.
It's not that I chase miles for the sake of numbers.
It takes me 50 miles a week just to feel good and normal, I feel fantastic over 100 miles a week, and like Superman over 150.
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
Thanks for this post. I too think gratefully about my commute, and all the variety it presents.
I particularly agree with your assessment of weekly mileage, though at over 150 miles per week, I call it hyper-fit.