Originally Posted by stonecrd
I don't know how many times I've gotten on the bike and said I'll take it easy and just spin or go 15-17mph. After about 10min of that I end up going flat out the rest of the ride. It seems I always ride to the max and its even worse when I am with someone, then its competition!! I guess its just a result of being a type A++. I know its better for me to go slower and enjoy more but I just can't seem to follow through.
I agree. I'll go all out on a 30+ mile ride and promise myself the next day that I'm doing a recovery ride. It's really hard to keep the pace down and the gears low. I have done it and it does work. It's just rare for me to stick with the plan.
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