BF is pulling away

[Rollinlucky]

Do you have an indoor trainer? I have exercised for as long as I can remember but have seen the most improvement in everything I do since I have started doing the Spinerval DVDs several times a week. I have been riding "seriously" for about 6 months and was averaging around 14mph. Since starting the dvd's about 3 months ago, I am now averaging between 18-19 mph with a headwind ( I live in South Texas). They are tough, but I am definitely seeing BIG results!

[mstevens]

Hi everyone,

Thanks for your concern about my relationship with BF. He's a sweetie! We're very evenly matched on the bicycles, he's in good shape but is a little older (he's 55 and I'm 46.) We both have sedentary jobs and just bust loose on the weekends! Seriously, we do have fun while we're riding, we stop for coffee or lunch or shopping along the way. I've been very supportive of his improvement over this last year, but I never seriously thought he'd get faster than me.

I enjoy a challenge and this is exciting for me to have a new goal. As I mentioned before I also have a good girlfriend whom I'd like to be able to keep up with!

I went out for 15 miles last night. I took Kermit's advice and focused on a fast cadence, and every time I thought I was in the right gear I dropped down one (great idea from MartianDestiny!) It was an out-and-back route, and I hit 18.3 average for the first half!! Then I turned around and realized I'd had a strong tailwind pushing me the whole way. By the time I got home my average was down to 15.5, but that's still .5 faster than the last time I did this route! Like zoom-zoom, now I have hope!!

Plus, there's always chocolate. BF can't resist!

[indysteel]

Hi everyone,

Thanks for your concern about my relationship with BF. He's a sweetie! We're very evenly matched on the bicycles, he's in good shape but is a little older (he's 55 and I'm 46.) We both have sedentary jobs and just bust loose on the weekends! Seriously, we do have fun while we're riding, we stop for coffee or lunch or shopping along the way. I've been very supportive of his improvement over this last year, but I never seriously thought he'd get faster than me.

I enjoy a challenge and this is exciting for me to have a new goal. As I mentioned before I also have a good girlfriend whom I'd like to be able to keep up with!

I went out for 15 miles last night. I took Kermit's advice and focused on a fast cadence, and every time I thought I was in the right gear I dropped down one (great idea from MartianDestiny!) It was an out-and-back route, and I hit 18.3 average for the first half!! Then I turned around and realized I'd had a strong tailwind pushing me the whole way. By the time I got home my average was down to 15.5, but that's still .5 faster than the last time I did this route! Like zoom-zoom, now I have hope!!

Plus, there's always chocolate. BF can't resist!

Great job! Just keep at it and you'll see improvement.

[malkin]

Tandem?

[Melalvai]

Change the rules of the game. The contest is now who can ride the most miles in a week, not who can ride the fastest.