The *official* Average Speed fan thread
05-25-12, 07:30 AM
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The *official* Average Speed fan thread
Only for real average speed lovers.
(*****ing about average speed or talking about cruising speed not allowed)
(*****ing about average speed or talking about cruising speed not allowed)
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05-25-12, 07:39 AM
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I loves me some average speed. The problem is that I feel my speed is only average. How can I get my average speed to be above average ?
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05-25-12, 08:26 AM
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And climbs
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05-25-12, 08:28 AM
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Throw the stick!!!!
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I looked at my average speed on my sigma this morning was 15.5mph only to be disappointed when strava told me it was only 14.3
WHO DO I TRUST?!
WHO DO I TRUST?!
05-25-12, 08:56 AM
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I don't think we have enough threads on average speed. Somebody should create 20 more.
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So far in May, my average speed is 0.59 mph faster than any other month in 2012.
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05-25-12, 09:05 AM
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Throw the stick!!!!
So far in May I have only ridden 473 miles and done 16,990 kj's of work while climbing 28,262 feet. I have averaged 161 watts with an average normalized power of 238 watts.
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Monthly mileage/total time = average speed for month.
05-25-12, 11:33 AM
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stole your bike
relying on average speed is well, average.
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05-25-12, 02:09 PM
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I got a slow leak during my ride last night. I road at least 5 of 40 miles with decreasing pressure before I noticed and fixed it. How many mph can I add back? It was the front tire and I ride GP4000S 23mm on wide rims at 90f/100r and I weigh 177lbs. Thanks
05-25-12, 02:14 PM
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For every 5 psi you lose/gain 2 mph .... on average
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05-25-12, 02:20 PM
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My average speed going up hills is lower than my average speed going down hills. Is there anything I can buy for my bike that will fix that? Maybe something aero?
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05-25-12, 03:03 PM
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When I'm feeling down I hop on the trainer and pedal for an hour at low resistance. Average speed is 25mph baby! Perks me right up.