So You Wanna Go Faster...

[Veronica]

Average Speed Increases of Up to Two Miles per Hour!

less on hills

For your next vacation plan to do a self supported tour. Three weeks is ideal, but work with what you've got. The location can be exotic, or you could choose to roll right out your front door.

Wherever you decide to go, make sure you are carrying/pulling at least 50 extra pounds of weight. 75 is even better. Don't make your mileage too long - results can be seen with as few as 30 miles a day. It's the weight that matters. Don't make your rides all flat. Rollers are the best. That way you can work your butt off and then relax a bit.

This method really does work and you'll get to see some beautiful places and hopefully meet some interesting people. And you may have the added benefit of weight loss. Don't eat too much strawberry shortcake.

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[Eden]

It is definitely also an excellent weight loss plan (which helps to boost ones speed as well). The hubby and I both came back from our 2 week tour lighter than when we left.

[DebW]

The same thing happens on a 2 week backpack trip. But there you should try to keep the weight down to 30 or 35 lbs. You definitely lose weight and gain leg strength. Not sure about increasing bike speed, but hills became alot easier after my spring hike this year.

[RoadRaven]

Not sure about increasing bike speed, but hills became alot easier after my spring hike this year.

I think it would... it would work like base training and build aerobic fitness, and you would come back stronger - and if you were also lighter on the scales, the combined weight loss and the increased aerobic base should make you a tad faster...