Originally Posted by will dehne

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I am 68 this year and have increased my speed every year for at least 10 years. However I noticed the increases were much more due to new tricks I learned rather then strength or fitness.
Getting a Trek Madone was a big step.
Training to go long distances on Aerobars and or Drops was another.
Learning and applying smart Nutrition was really big.
Balancing Cadence and Heart Rate was a milestone.
Interval Training made a significant difference.
Using the Trainer effectively made me much faster on the road.
Weight reduction was important.