I have a question for all you great ladies out there. I am a very slow starter at any sport. By that, I mean it takes me a bit to warm up (even if I warm up and stretch beforehand) before I get into my "groove". For example, on my 30 mile road ride last weekend, it took me almost 5 miles to get into my groove before I was able to hold almost a 15mph speed. My bf admitted to me after that he really noticed it takes me a bit to get going, but he was really impressed that I then get to speed and can hold it for the rest of the ride. Any idea why this is and what I can do to shorten my warm up time?

It's been this way my whole life regardless of the sport: running, basketball, tennis, softball, biking etc. I think some of it is nerves and maybe some of it is just getting into my zone - kind of like getting my head into the game. So I don't know if it's physiological or psychological and was wondering if anyone else was like this. It explains why my first lap in a race is pure hell, and I'm always nervous before heading onto mtb trails too. But once I'm out there I'm fine. I really want to shorten this curve or eliminate it all together so that I have the best biking experiences I can.

TIA!