How fast do you go per hour?

[Brandi]

How many miles do you go per hour? I have no one to compare too. Please tell me.:D

[Melody]

When I go out, my average tends to be around 11-13 mph. That's mostly on flat roads. I'm not fast.

However, I can push that up to 20-25 but just not for very long. :p

Mel

[DebW]

Commuting: 14-15 mph
Recreational Rides: 15-17 mph

average on 1 hour rides on a 22 pound road bike.

[Duck on Wheels]

I think I'm about Mel's speed. But it took me a while to learn how to read my bike computer (actually a trekking computer). It computes the other way 'round. I was really puzzled that I was going slower the harder I pedalled, then I realized it was giving me minutes per mile, not miles per hour. Woops. :o Don't tell my engineer DH or engineering student son.

So, yeah, last ride I was doing around 5-6, which means 12-10. On a downhill or spurting on a flat I could do better, even down to 3 :D, but then I bailed out on hills and walked :rolleyes: , so I guess my average is around the 10-12 I was doing on flats. Which means the Cindy will take me at least 6 hours. :eek: But ... I think I can maybe keep going that long at that speed. I've never had or loved speed, but usually done better at endurance. 'Course, I only know my endurance from hiking and lap swimming, but I'm counting on it holding up on a bike as well.

[Melody]

bikeless, this just means for the Cindy we can all stay together. ;)

Mel

[Duck on Wheels]

bikeless, this just means for the Cindy we can all stay together. ;)

Mel

Oh yes! Please! :) :) :)
I was so afraid I'd be just trundling along last and alone and bored, not even music to keep me going like at spin class. :( I considered listening to music on one ear with an mp3, but even on just one ear it's not good road safety practice. Much better to have company. :D

[Melody]

Oh yes! Please! :) :) :)
I was so afraid I'd be just trundling along last and alone and bored, not even music to keep me going like at spin class. :( I considered listening to music on one ear with an mp3, but even on just one ear it's not good road safety practice. Much better to have company. :D

:D Definately. We'll just gather all the slow riders. ;) :)

Mel

[Veronica]

It all depends on the type of terrain.

Here's my data from my 69 mile ride today. I hit my lap counter at various places on my ride. My goal on this ride was to keep my heart rate below 165 (my 80%) so I was actively trying to NOT hammer.

The first number is distance for that lap. The second is average speed. The third is the % grade. The last is average HR.

9.6 miles, 13.6 mph .2%, 156
6.8 miles, 12 mph 1.2%, 160
9.2 miles 8.5 mph 2.6 %, 164
20.6 miles 14.1 mph 1.1 %, 156 The beginning of this section has a long downhill, where I hit 44.3 mph.
2.6 miles 5.5 mph 6%, 168
3.1 miles 7.2 mph 3.6%, 164
4.6 miles 5 mph 7%, 169 - the last quarter mile of this is a 17% grade!
12.1 miles 20.4 mph, -5.5%, 118, yes that's a negative percent.


Overall average speed of 11 mph, with over 6500 feet of climbing, average HR 157. Because this was a point to point ride it had much more climbing than descending - 53% to 22%. 25% was flat. The steeper the grade - the slower I go!


V.

[allabouteva]

I normally do around 12-15 mph, so I'll be joining in the slow riders club too!:)

However this weekend, coming down the mountains near where I live, I did 43mph! Which is my fastest, and boy was I nervous as heck. :o

[Trekhawk]

Hmm I think mine would be around 20kms an hour which works out to about 12.5 miles per hour. V is right it depends on the route I take sometimes I can be a little quicker if not as much climbing is involved and sometimes a little slower if the hills are whoppers (well whoppers for me).:)

[Running Mommy]

today on my 100 miler I averaged 14.77 mph on a rolling course. I have no "real' CA style hills here- THANK GOD!! :D A climber I am NOT!! :eek:

[Dianyla]

Ooh boy, it really depends.

On the flats, if I'm feeling good I can sustain about 16-17' mph.
On the flats, if I'm feeling good and there's a tailwind or a very slight decline, I might hit 18-20 mph for a while.
Going up moderate hills 8-9 mph.
Going up very steep hills 4-5 mph - barely keeping the bike vertical.

The computer average at the end of almost any mixed flats/hills/stoplights ride usually says 15 mph. 14mph total average if I'm out of shape. On centuries and longer rides, it starts to drop down to 13 especially if I am having nutrition issues.

This thread is very reassuring, I'd always considered myself to be a somewhat pokey rider. Though, now that I think about it... until this past year when I finally upgraded to clipless pedals and trained for and rode the Seattle to Portland, I was in the 12-13 range for years. I guess my self-perception just hasn't quite caught up yet. :cool:

[crazycanuck]

I''m a bit lost on the conversion to miles right now and am wondering if i go as fast as ya ladies.

Right, on the road i tend to maintain a speed of 20km/hr. I averaged that today...100km took me 5hrs..
Uphill...well...umm...it depends...steep icky hills...10km/hr

Off road..depends again..pea gravel slows me down...I try and keep my speed around 10-15km/hr. It depends on the track, if i've done it before, the climbs which i suck at,

I wanna go faster...man speed...not woman's speed.

c

[Nanci]

14-16 mph average. Which means I ride 17-19, usually, but get slowed down easily by hills, wind, etc.

That would be on a Trek 2100 WSD with 650x25c inflated to 98psi, with a water bottle, carbon bottle holder, aero bars, two headlights, two taillights, a seat bag with two tubes and tools, Bento box full of snacks, very small frame pump, small cable lock and with or without a rack, big trunk bag, panniers, and 25# of necessities ;-) Oh, plus ~25# extra fat!

(I wonder how much the whole thing weighs? I probably don't want to know!!)

Nanci

[Veronica]

I have no "real' CA style hills here- THANK GOD!! :D A climber I am NOT!! :eek:


Technically, I'm not a climber either. When I had a bunch of tests done, I found out my power to weight ratio is too low to be a good climber. You can tell I've really let that change where I ride. :D NOT!

V.

[betagirl]

Well I live in Illinois, so I don't have many "grades" to discuss. So my speed is mostly on flats or flats with maybe some rolling hills. My first season I kept track I averaged about 17 mph. Last summer I averaged 21 mph. That's overall, including riding with some boys who are pretty fast, which boosts that average.

I'd say I'm comfortable riding 18-21 mph, and can sprint to 30-32 mph if I have to, but not for very far.

[newfsmith]

The ONLY time I go over 30 mph is on a couple of steep downhills! For me my average varies with the bike and conditions:
Winter commuting on 48 lb MTB with studded tires 9-11 mph
In season commuting on 28 lb touring bike 13-14 mph
In season rec rides on 20 lb road bike 15-16 mph.
I do have a flat home stretch to work, if there isn't wind, you can add 3-4 mph to each bike for that 0.2 mile.

[ladyjai]

I live in the valley, so one has to hunt to find hills.

morning commute - false downgrade for first 1/3 way, flat for the rest. - 18.5-19.5
evening commute/errand stops/5 hairpinturn freeway crossing - 14.5-17.5
club rides and church commutes - 17-18 - i found this interesting, I thought we did faster, but not really.
My fastest was El Tour de Tuscon, where, if you only count when the wheel is moving - 20.6
it's amazing what a little drafting (OK, alot!) and no stopping for lights can do :cool:

I'm comfortable in the 18-22pedal stroke and with a pack can get to 30+, but solo, the fastest i've gotten is 28 without a hill. headwinds turn me into a baby, though :rolleyes: it's all in the mind...

we have one mountain with a steady ~4% grade (another friend told me it was 6, but i'm not sure on that), and my average is 9-10 there.

btw, this is all precrash. I did a club ride of 40miles yesterday with an average of 14.8.

EDIT: I have a Lemond Sarthe roadbike, she's 21lbs without water, gadgets, me and my pack. :-D

[Veronica]

Hey Ladyjai - I'm glad to hear you're back on your bike!

V.

[ladyjai]

thank you. i'm soooooo glad to be back, even if it means i'm not allowed to push, just being able to ride... I was going stir crazy, even taking to stroking the bike. My dreams were filled with riding long distances...

Even worse, riding in to work with my roommate took me down part of my route, and I just stared longingly at the right lane :p :rolleyes: :D

[Brandi]

I should have asked what kind of bikes you are all ridng?:o

[Veronica]

My ride yesterday was on a road bike, with fenders and 27 mm tires. The bike w/o front and rear bags currently weighs 26 pounds. Of course I was unsupported so had lots of clothes and food. I had my light, but not the battery. Thom was going to do a second loop with me, and he brought my battery over. But he didn't feel like riding, so I bagged a second loop.

V.

[Brandi]

My ride yesterday was on a road bike, with fenders and 27 mm tires. The bike w/o front and rear bags currently weighs 26 pounds. Of course I was unsupported so had lots of clothes and food.

V.Are you training?

[Nanci]

I amended mine.

Nanci

[Veronica]

Are you training?


Yep!

I'm specifically training for the Devil Mountain Double in April. If that goes well, and I think I can make the time cut off, I'll sign up for Terrible Two in June. I'm doing the Solvang Double at the end of March and Central Coast Double in May. DMD, CC and TT are the stage race doubles this year.

V.

[Nanci]

What's the time limit for a double? For a 300k, which is just slightly less, it's 20 hours.

Nanci

[Brandi]

I wish I had the guts to do races. But my bike is to slow. I am not comfy on road bikes. So my hybred is both off road and road. It only weighs like 20 pounds. But I think they would luagh at me.

[Veronica]

Technically they aren't races. If you happen to complete these three doubles they count towards the stage race. There are people who race them. I won't be one of those. Only 32 people did all three last year. So as I'm telling anyone who asks, I could be in the top fifty!

V.

[Brandi]

Rock on with your bad stuff!:D

[Veronica]

What's the time limit for a double? For a 300k, which is just slightly less, it's 20 hours.

Nanci

DMD doesn't really have a time limit. They want you off Mount Hamilton before dark and will SAG you ahead if needed. It's 206 miles and 20,000 feet of climb. I'm hoping to finish in 18 hours.

I haven't researched Central Coast's cutoffs.

Terrible Two has a 16.5 hour time limit. It has less climbing than DMD at 16,000 feet, but the climbs seem to be steeper with many long sections in the 10 - 12% range.

V.

[ladyjai]

good question brandi! edited my post.

20lbs isn't too bad a bike, and if they laugh let them! it's about the fun of riding. Albeit, I wouldn't enter a crit, just because they are too fast and dangerous. I like races like tour de tuscon / phoenix and the longer mileage races. just finishing means you're a winner, and they give you medals for time accomplishments, not just the "winner".

though, I don't think i'll be racing phoenix this time around. hopefully riding it :-)

[ladyjai]

V, you are my hero. that kind of climbing... everytime i read about it, wowsers. Listening to you makes me want to try our mining country challenge next year, or maybe i'll just listen to you and cheer you on from the sidelines! :-D

[Veronica]

V, you are my hero. that kind of climbing... everytime i read about it, wowsers. Listening to you makes me want to try our mining country challenge next year, or maybe i'll just listen to you and cheer you on from the sidelines! :-D


Thanks! Everytime I look at my times I think, "God, I am so SLOW!" Although I know I've improved substantially. I cut 12 minutes off my previous best time for the first 26 miles yesterday. AND did it while keeping my HR down.

I actually quite enjoy climbing and really LOVE descending. Mining Country Challenge, that sounds intriguing.

V.

[betagirl]

Hey Brandi

I'm on an 05 Lemond Zurich road bike, so that certainly boosts the speed! :) Even between road bikes, the quality can make a difference in a few mph. I'm not sure what it weighs though. It's a 59" frame (carbon/steel combo). It's lighter than my Trek 1200 (aluminum).

Hope that helps.

[jobob]

Everytime I look at my times I think, "God, I am so SLOW!"

We really need a thumbing nose smiley.
In the meantime, this shall have to suffice :

:-p " " " " "

:D

[Veronica]

We really need a thumbing nose smiley.
In the meantime, this shall have to suffice :

:-p " " " " "

:D

Funny!

But I need to average 12.25 on a mountainous course for TT. I ain't there yet. :p

V.

[Veronica]

Hey Brandi

I'm on an 05 Lemond Zurich road bike, so that certainly boosts the speed! :) Even between road bikes, the quality can make a difference in a few mph. I'm not sure what it weighs though. It's a 59" frame (carbon/steel combo). It's lighter than my Trek 1200 (aluminum).

Hope that helps.


Geez, how tall are you?

I think tire width makes a huge difference too. My pretty Speedblends (27s) are coming off this week and some bland 23s are going on. I hope to some average speed improvements.

V.

[aka_kim]

My pretty Speedblends (27s) are coming off this week and some bland 23s are going on. I hope to some average speed improvements.
They don't have to be bland - here are some pretty ones at BikeTiresDirect (http://www.biketiresdirect.com/search_results.asp?cat=rt). Oh sorry, OT.

Back to topic, I think red Conti 4000's would make anyone faster :D.

[snapdragen]

They don't have to be bland - here are some pretty ones at BikeTiresDirect (http://www.biketiresdirect.com/search_results.asp?cat=rt). Oh sorry, OT.

Back to topic, I think red Conti 4000's would make anyone faster :D.

Oh, but red would clash so with Fluffy. Perhaps a nice yellow or a blue? Equally fast colors.....:D

My "speed"? I was thrilled when my average went above 11 mph...:rolleyes:

[maillotpois]

Terrible Two has a 16.5 hour time limit. It has less climbing than DMD at 16,000 feet, but the climbs seem to be steeper with many long sections in the 10 - 12% range.

V.

Um.. I hate to break it to you, but what they describe as the "wall" on Skaggs-Stewarts Pt. Road is over a mile of what HAS to be 15%+. :eek: Seriously steep. We will be riding this road for Death Ride training on 5/27 (and I will get you the info if you want to join us as we will be supported and you would want that on this road).

Just driving that road put me off doing the TT this year.

[Veronica]

Yeah, I knew there were even harder sections. I didn't want to make it sound impossible. :D

I'll be riding up there after April 29th.

V.

[Bike Goddess]

Veronica- What are your training rides in these last 2 posts? (As in where the heck are you going?)
TX!

[Susan Otcenas]

...I'll sign up for Terrible Two...

I specifically avoid rides with the words "Terrible", "Death" or "Torture" in the name. :eek: Veronica, I'm in awe. My one and only double was two years ago - 206 miles in 15 hours over relatively flat terrain. 20,000 feet in 18 hours? Not these legs. :(

I'm a very social rider. So even though I'm usually moving along at 15-17 miles an hour, my ELAPSED time always seems to be closer to 10-12 mph. Let's just say that socializing with friends and coffee breaks seem to figure in prominently on my rides.

Susan

[Veronica]

Yesterday was from my house in Antioch, over to Morgan territory, down into Livermore, over to the South gate of Diablo, up to the summit and back down the North gate.

Last weekend I rode Mt. Veeder and Dry Creek in the Santa Rosa area.

V.

[madisongrrl]

-Triathlon/Duathlon type races I generally average between 17-19mph. It really depends on the hills, temp, wind, course distance and how far into the summer I am....and how much energy the run or swim took out of me. My road riding is done on a 2004 Cervelo Soloist

-Training rides I average between 14-16mph. A hilly (hilly for Wisconsin that is....I'm sure all of you ladies from out west are probably laughing at the words Wisconsin and hilly being uttered in the same sentence! ), 60 mile, at threshold ride would usually be about 15mph.

-Commuting to work on a old Specialized Rockhopper mountain bike, I would average 13-15 and usually be pedaling my arse off and sweating up a storm.

[Brandi]

Technically, I'm not a climber either. When I had a bunch of tests done, I found out my power to weight ratio is too low to be a good climber. You can tell I've really let that change where I ride. :D NOT!

V.You are very hardcore! I love to climb. I am a freak. But I like it. We have some really good hills here! And with my new bike she loves to climb and is really good at it.

[jobob]

I specifically avoid rides with the words "Terrible", "Death" or "Torture" in the name. :eek: A wise woman indeed :D

[tatormc]

I'm a roadie averaging about 15 mph. Hope to get faster this year and maybe race next year.

[yellow]

How many miles do you go per hour?
As fast as the person whose wheel I am on! I looooove riding with Bubba...big shoulders block lots of wind! :D

Sorry, couldn't resist! :p

[SadieKate]

As fast as the person whose wheel I am on! I looooove riding with Bubba...big shoulders block lots of wind! :D

Sorry, couldn't resist! :pI love those shoulders too! I've always said that a spousal unit needs to be appropriately sized to provide a good draft.

[arnaew]

How many miles do you go per hour? I have no one to compare too. Please tell me.:D

I ride alone, and while I know my average speed is pretty ordinary (12-15mph), it's very difficult to move it up a notch when you're a solo rider. It's not by choice, I'm just too slow for all the riders in my area. We have the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Cycling Division training here all the time, so the pressure is on to be swift, and most can rise to the challenge. Me? It's only been six months since I rode further than a 20k circuit. I'm really really bad on hills, but my endurance is getting better. In January I rode 93k on the Tour Down Under, and a week ago I did 120k (around 75m) onthe Coast to Coast Tour, which goes from the city beachfront of Glenelg to the southern coastal town of Victor Harbor, through the Adelaide Hills and down the Fleurieu Peninsula. About 1200 people do the ride, from Brett Aitken's S&L team to weekend warriors on commuters. Thank goodness for the latter - it meant that I did not come in last by a long shot. There were some mean mean hills in there, and sometimes I did not think I would make it. Towards the end, after some fantastic downhills (top speed of 74k - 45.9 approx) the sting in the tail was a trio of sharp ascents with no real descent between them. Everyone was having a hard time, and they were talking to each other, encouraging, advising. I was spinning, spinning, trying to get there, but had to stop. As I watched people going by, I felt a terrible wave of loneliness, which I don't usually. So I mentally 'slapped myself upside the head', got back on the bike and finished ( in just over 5 hours - v good for me!). Decided that I was just a bit hormonal, with a bout of PM depression. I was very proud of finishing though, with an average speed of 22k (13.6). Over the past week I've been trying to do some different rides - in particular I've been doing intervals. Next year - those hills are mine.
A

[betagirl]

Geez, how tall are you?

5'10 :D Well, 5'9 1/2 now. I appear to be shrinking a little. Dang, might have to lower my seat a little.

[Duck on Wheels]

... a week ago I did 120k (around 75m) onthe Coast to Coast Tour ... in just over 5 hours.
A

WOW! Very good! Can I borrow you as my inspiration next month when I try my first metric century? I'm told the hills aren't as bad as what you had, but I'm nervous anyway. Good to think that I'm doing somewhere close to your speed. Now I just have to hope I have your endurance and determination. :)

[snapdragen]

bikeless, here is my slideshow from last year's Cindy. There is a picture of Lemondrop hill - not as scary as you are imagining.

http://community.webshots.com/slideshow?ID=345145428&key=YxOwBP

[Trekhawk]

I ride alone, and while I know my average speed is pretty ordinary (12-15mph), it's very difficult to move it up a notch when you're a solo rider. It's not by choice, I'm just too slow for all the riders in my area. We have the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Cycling Division training here all the time, so the pressure is on to be swift, and most can rise to the challenge. Me? It's only been six months since I rode further than a 20k circuit. I'm really really bad on hills, but my endurance is getting better. In January I rode 93k on the Tour Down Under, and a week ago I did 120k (around 75m) onthe Coast to Coast Tour, which goes from the city beachfront of Glenelg to the southern coastal town of Victor Harbor, through the Adelaide Hills and down the Fleurieu Peninsula. About 1200 people do the ride, from Brett Aitken's S&L team to weekend warriors on commuters. Thank goodness for the latter - it meant that I did not come in last by a long shot. There were some mean mean hills in there, and sometimes I did not think I would make it. Towards the end, after some fantastic downhills (top speed of 74k - 45.9 approx) the sting in the tail was a trio of sharp ascents with no real descent between them. Everyone was having a hard time, and they were talking to each other, encouraging, advising. I was spinning, spinning, trying to get there, but had to stop. As I watched people going by, I felt a terrible wave of loneliness, which I don't usually. So I mentally 'slapped myself upside the head', got back on the bike and finished ( in just over 5 hours - v good for me!). Decided that I was just a bit hormonal, with a bout of PM depression. I was very proud of finishing though, with an average speed of 22k (13.6). Over the past week I've been trying to do some different rides - in particular I've been doing intervals. Next year - those hills are mine.
A

Well done. What a fantastic ride. I lived in SA for several years and know the route to Victor Harbour and those hills Yikes:eek: . Good for you.

[SadieKate]

The annual freak about the hills on the Cindy has started!!!:D :eek: :D

Here are my very simple rules for training:
*Long and flat - train your butt
*Lots of hills - train your legs
*Long and hills - train both

The Cindy? Train your butt. Get it? Train for the distance and you'll be just fine. I think the only reason Lemon Drop Hill has a name is because Lemon Drops are handed out at a high spot on the road. Maybe I am just a bit oblivious but it took me a long time to figure out what people were talking about. Even as a newbie rider after 4 knee ops, I thought the guy just picked a nice spot to hand out candy.:rolleyes:

The point of my post is to quit freaking about the freakin' hills and get your posterior on a bike as much as possible. :p

[maillotpois]

The annual freak about the hills on the Cindy has started!!!:D :eek: :D

Here are my very simple rules for training:
*Long and flat - train your butt
*Lots of hills - train your legs
*Long and hills - train both

The Cindy? Train your butt. Get it? Train for the distance and you'll be just fine. I think the only reason Lemon Drop Hill has a name is because Lemon Drops are handed out at a high spot on the road. Maybe I am just a bit oblivious but it took me a long time to figure out what people were talking about. Even as a newbie rider after 4 knee ops, I thought the guy just picked a nice spot to hand out candy.:rolleyes:

The point of my post is to quit freaking about the freakin' hills and get your posterior on a bike as much as possible. :p

Agreed! Lemon drop hill is NOT bad!! None of the Cindy hills are too bad. Last time I did Cinderella, I did it on my tandem with my deadweight 8 year old daughter in back. Which is the functional equivalent of me doing the ride on a regular bike weighing 100 pounds more than I do now!! :p So you all can DO it!!!

(The goal with the tandem is to keep her having a good time, so we don't expect too much "help" from her. All I expect is a positive attitude!)

I am envious of you guys who get to do Cinderella - it is such a great ride and you will have so much fun!

[Eden]

its actually kind of a tough question - depends on the day - the course - the goal - the group.....

Chilly Hilly yesterday - just over 16 mph in a group of about 6
My best time for a century (Apple Century Wenatchee WA) 4hrs 50 min ride time - drafting the hubby
Typical STP (Seattle to Portland Classic) pace - 15-17 mph
typical team training ride 14-15 mph average
Mt. Baker Hill climb (24.5 miles, 4300 feet) - just over 11 mph average- hope to make it at least 12 this year!

[fixiegrrl]

I've read everyones stats and thought I'd put in mine for fun. I'm not really fast either and have only been riding for about 6 months. Also, I ride a fixed geared track bike and my rides consist of a lot of rollies and some hills because that's pretty much the terrain around where I live. I've only riden with another fixie rider so I have nothing to really compare my numbers to. Anyway, here's my numbers from my last few rides:

1) 19.61 mi 1:26 hr 13.6 avg 29.3 max
2) 29.15 mi 2:02 hr 14.3 avg 27.6 max
3) 41.80 mi 2:58 hr 14.0 avg 26.4 max

Those max numbers are from going down hill, I usually spin out at 25 mph on flats. Thanks for letting me play...:)

[Crankin]

If I ride alone, or with my husband, I generally average between 14.5 and 15.5, once in awhile around 16. My riding is mostly in rolling areas, but some rides have significant climbs (between 7-12 %). Generally, I do around 8-10 on moderate hills and around 6, sometimes down to 5 on steep, long climbs. I spin up them, since standing hurts my knees for any significant amount of time. I lose time on the descents; I'm a chicken and my technical skills still suck after 5 years of riding. The fastest I've hit is 32 mph, hope to get it up to 40 this yr. A lot of my rides are with a friend who rides much slower than me, so my overall average is lower because I ride at her pace, or a little faster (12-13). I am also pretty sociable while riding, if I am with someone, so basically I don't focus so much on my speed anymore. I've gone from an average of 11-12 to 14-16, so I'm happy.

[bikerchick68]

avg speed? on most centuries about 15mph... that's with only about 5000ft climbing tho... more climbing means lower avgs... in flats on good legs I can maintain 19mph for a while... I rode my fastest century at 6 hours 21 minutes drafting my bro between 18-19mph...

I'm with Susan on this one... rides named things like "Breathless Agony" just don't sound particularly appealing! LOL... Veronica YOU ROCK! Look for my bro at Solvang...he'll be riding that double...maybe on his newly signed bike! :D He's going for the 1000 mile club this year :eek:

I'm actually switching to a compact crank soon... as I have progressed to riding more and more difficult climbs I have realized I need to make a switch... I'm on a 39X27 and never get off or stop which is good... but I don't want to blow my knees out... so compact it is!

[kiwi girl]

I train alone on the flats. My average is around 26km/hr (just a bit over 16 m/hr)

[Brandi]

we have a bike trail called bloody nose. Yea I want to ride that one and it's not cause it is high either! The higest elevation is 800 feet.:confused: