On a long-term basis, to keep on cycling regularily for many years ahead, it's probably psychologically better not to over-focus on just one's own cycling speed, etc. If I did, I would not stay cycling regularily up to this point in life for enough years so far. It would suck out the enjoyment of cycling.
I've heard several stories of people who competed/trained hard, then when they were injured seriously or became older/frailer...fell into a depression that took a long time to pull out.
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10-13-2008, 06:22 AM #1
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10-13-2008, 07:26 AM #2
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Yeah, when I saw that link, I knew exactly which one it was, remembered the speed comments and who made them.
There are so many variables that can mess with your average speed. For instance, when I commute on my Nyala, my averages easily run 2 mph or more lower than on the road bike. I track mileage on BiJou, but hate to post the average on my commute.
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