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From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
Originally Posted by
JoelS
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To get faster: ride faster, ride more often, get out and ride!
Last year my pace was about a 15 mph average and I needed a steep drop or a tailwind to get above 20 mph for more than a half mile.
With a higher cadence I'm averaging about 17 mph and staying above 20 mph on almost any flat as long as the head or side winds are below 5 mph.
Its a lot of fun to maintain the higher speeds and covering ground rapidly. I'm also more aware of body position, gear selection and changes in the terrain or wind. It's just a more fulfilling experience.
Michael
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
Last edited by Barrettscv; 04-09-09 at 09:43 AM.