I've enjoyed this version of "speed"

It's been an interesting and informative series of posts -- pretty much all constructive! It appears to me that the answer to that original question of "is it riding, or is it special training to get faster" all boils down to my husband's favorite annoying answer to an either/or question:

YES

The more we ride, the stronger and faster we get, and the more we challenge ourselves when we ride, the stronger and ultimately faster we get!

(and I've decided that carrying around the extra me is making me so strong that I'm going to positively amaze myself someday when it's gone!)



Sarah -- l think I'm learning to be like you when it comes to those long sustained climbs. Can't do 'em well, so I'm torturing myself with them! And we don't want to call that "sick" -- that's just too danged negative. Let's see how "determined" fits instead?

Karen in Boise