I have hit my late 60’s, and get in 100 to 200 miles a week. For the last several years my riding has been just riding along riding. As a result I never get any faster, rides from 25 to 65 miles nearly always are 14 to 15 mph flat rides. I want to get faster, and know I need to periodic my training and improve my average cadence from 70 to more near 90. My question to you a who do periodize training, how often do you just ride without a fitness goal for that ride?

oh btw, at my annual physical Dr says I should just be happy with 14 to 15 mph. Not gonna happen.