1st 25 Mile ride, need to go FASTER!

[wawaski]

Here's what I've found...a LOT of things come into play when you're trying to ramp it up...going to a different bike will help, the geometry will give you more pedal to power so to speak. Believe it or not even switching tires gave me over a mile per hr more. I was on some "bullet-proof" tires, went to Michelin Race-Pro and voila! No punctures so far either.
The spin class that was suggested is great as well...you can get a killer workout without all the distractions of the "open road". Friend of mine that rides the SF to LA AIDS benefit ride every year was trapped indoor all training season a few years ago due to incessant rain. she opted for spin classes and did the best/easiest ride she'd done to date.
I ride in windy Texas, a usual 10-15 mph headwind is the norm, after several years of riding I FINALLY made a 15.3 mph average on a 22 mi ride a few weeks ago. Ya gotta remember though, I'm older than dirt. Another thing that would do no harm would be squats !
Good luck!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I ride in windy Texas, a usual 10-15 mph headwind is the norm, after several years of riding I FINALLY made a 15.3 mph average on a 22 mi ride a few weeks ago. Ya gotta remember though, I'm older than dirt.

So what is your concept of "older than dirt"? I would define it as a cyclist over 80 maybe (which I hope to be one day).