Quote Originally Posted by mtbdarby
Velogirl, for some strange reason, I ave 8 during my training rides and 8 in my races.
Hey Dar,

The Wems races seem very laid back and lack some of the adrenaline and chaos that you find during a WORS race. You should try to do the Wausau WORS race next year.....if you are truly interested in testing your hypothesis (I think it is easier to push yourself faster in a WORS race as compared to a WEMS race....different types of racing, with different mindsets) It is also a great way to test your limits so you learn how much you can push them.

If you raced a typical wisconsin XC race (instead of an endurance/marathon race) tomorrow, I think you find your average would be higher than 8mph and I would put my hard earned money on it! Again, a huge part of racing is learning how to pace yourself each race and learning how hard you can push yourself without blowing up. (And learning how to not be so nervous....doing an extensive preride usually helps to take the edge off....at least a little bit)


So, like Velogirl said, don't stress about your averages. They will change with the temperature and course conditions (as well as your nutrition, rest/recovery, hydration and how you feel in general).