I want to get faster

[aquamoose32]

hill repeats, intervals, proper rest (sleep and rest off the bike) and if you have it to lose - drop excess weight - it increases your speed b/c you have less work to do to get up that hill! (I know - much easier said than done)

Also - bicycling mag often has good articles on this subject.

Thanks alls. Actually I got so sick of my routine 40 mile ride everyday I started taking my old Bianchi and racing up the mountain. I got really strong really fast and my arms were sore of all things. Now I starting pulling my bob trailer loaded up the mountain everyday. Not getting stuck in routine I think was the key.

But you know, I actually gain weight when I cycle hard. It is very annoying. I know it is muscle, but still. I guess there is a fine line in the lighter you are the faster you go, and the more muscle you have and the more power and faster you can push. You can't be skin and bones and fly up a mountain... Its a fine line I'm and learning.