Hey guys, I just started cycling 2 weeks ago and have only been able to go out a few times due to weather. But today, I pushed out my first 25 mile ride! I'm super excited about it, I feel very accomplished.

I rode 25.4 miles in 1 hour 54 minutes, averaged 13.4 MPH

I don't know how that is, but I always strive to improve. I'm still incredibly new to cycling, I keep trying to find info on how to improve my avg MPH, but sometimes their tips are a little over my head. I don't have any equipment to tell me my cadence and from what I gather that's the best way to improve my over avg mph.

But I feel very proud of my accomplishment today. Very proud to be a part of this community.

Nice job!

What kind of bike are you riding?

Oh, I bought a Trek 7.1 and put road tires on it

Congrats.. something about that first 25 can't be beat. I have a trek 7.2, so we are very similar. which tires did you swap to? Also, cadence (speed of pedaling) and gears will affect avg mph a lot. an inexpensive cadence counter will do wonders.

again congrats on the milestone. im aiming for my 50 soon. (been 35 so far)

oh yea? I'd love to get one, do I just search cadence counter? Or any that you guys suggest to help me improve?
As far as my tires, I really don't know. The guy at the shop suggested them and tossed them on as a free swap when I bought it. So I'd imagine something basic

Congratulations on your first 25. 13.4 mph isn't too shabby. Set realistic goals for yourself but more important, have fun.

You can always check your cadence manually if you have a stopwatch feature or seconds counter on your bike computer.

look on the side wall? id be interested in what he or she swapped you for. as far as cadence counters.. ill link about a dozen cadence counters that are in a myriad of price ranges:

https://www.rei.com/search?sortby=Pri...ence%2CCadence

at my local REI there is also a Garmin 130? that's priced close to the cateye units.. not listed on website but I've seen it in store. not sure if it counts cadence or not.

Cateye Strada w/Cadence, wired. Is very easy to install, and battery lasts forever.....

OK I will look that up, very excited! Is there a tip n' tricks forum somewhere in the forums that I can read to show me how to use that info and well as gear switching tips to increase my avg speed?

I think this is what I have, it's a catseye, it's wired, also has speed, distance, and clock

The CATEYE hes talking about, is wired cadence... you def. know if you have one... usually, every time you wipe the frame down. ( Made me wish I spent the extra 50$ for the wireLESS ) Looks like a rat-nest when first out of the box/package... does not look any better once on the frame.

Random google image search pics:

Congrats on your new Trek, and your 25 mile ride.. AWESOME start .

shut up.

just, shut up.

my first 25 was steep downhill the first 17 (boulder canyon, colorado), the 8 more or less flat. i like to died.