How fast do you go per hour?

[Brandi]

Technically, I'm not a climber either. When I had a bunch of tests done, I found out my power to weight ratio is too low to be a good climber. You can tell I've really let that change where I ride. NOT!

V.

You are very hardcore! I love to climb. I am a freak. But I like it. We have some really good hills here! And with my new bike she loves to climb and is really good at it.

[jobob]

I specifically avoid rides with the words "Terrible", "Death" or "Torture" in the name.

A wise woman indeed

[tatormc]

I'm a roadie averaging about 15 mph. Hope to get faster this year and maybe race next year.

[yellow]

How many miles do you go per hour?

As fast as the person whose wheel I am on! I looooove riding with Bubba...big shoulders block lots of wind!

Sorry, couldn't resist!

[SadieKate]

As fast as the person whose wheel I am on! I looooove riding with Bubba...big shoulders block lots of wind!

Sorry, couldn't resist!

I love those shoulders too! I've always said that a spousal unit needs to be appropriately sized to provide a good draft.

[arnaew]

How many miles do you go per hour? I have no one to compare too. Please tell me.

I ride alone, and while I know my average speed is pretty ordinary (12-15mph), it's very difficult to move it up a notch when you're a solo rider. It's not by choice, I'm just too slow for all the riders in my area. We have the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Cycling Division training here all the time, so the pressure is on to be swift, and most can rise to the challenge. Me? It's only been six months since I rode further than a 20k circuit. I'm really really bad on hills, but my endurance is getting better. In January I rode 93k on the Tour Down Under, and a week ago I did 120k (around 75m) onthe Coast to Coast Tour, which goes from the city beachfront of Glenelg to the southern coastal town of Victor Harbor, through the Adelaide Hills and down the Fleurieu Peninsula. About 1200 people do the ride, from Brett Aitken's S&L team to weekend warriors on commuters. Thank goodness for the latter - it meant that I did not come in last by a long shot. There were some mean mean hills in there, and sometimes I did not think I would make it. Towards the end, after some fantastic downhills (top speed of 74k - 45.9 approx) the sting in the tail was a trio of sharp ascents with no real descent between them. Everyone was having a hard time, and they were talking to each other, encouraging, advising. I was spinning, spinning, trying to get there, but had to stop. As I watched people going by, I felt a terrible wave of loneliness, which I don't usually. So I mentally 'slapped myself upside the head', got back on the bike and finished ( in just over 5 hours - v good for me!). Decided that I was just a bit hormonal, with a bout of PM depression. I was very proud of finishing though, with an average speed of 22k (13.6). Over the past week I've been trying to do some different rides - in particular I've been doing intervals. Next year - those hills are mine.
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[betagirl]

Geez, how tall are you?

5'10 Well, 5'9 1/2 now. I appear to be shrinking a little. Dang, might have to lower my seat a little.

[Duck on Wheels]

... a week ago I did 120k (around 75m) onthe Coast to Coast Tour ... in just over 5 hours.
A

WOW! Very good! Can I borrow you as my inspiration next month when I try my first metric century? I'm told the hills aren't as bad as what you had, but I'm nervous anyway. Good to think that I'm doing somewhere close to your speed. Now I just have to hope I have your endurance and determination.

[snapdragen]

bikeless, here is my slideshow from last year's Cindy. There is a picture of Lemondrop hill - not as scary as you are imagining.

http://community.webshots.com/slides...428&key=YxOwBP

[Trekhawk]

I ride alone, and while I know my average speed is pretty ordinary (12-15mph), it's very difficult to move it up a notch when you're a solo rider. It's not by choice, I'm just too slow for all the riders in my area. We have the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Cycling Division training here all the time, so the pressure is on to be swift, and most can rise to the challenge. Me? It's only been six months since I rode further than a 20k circuit. I'm really really bad on hills, but my endurance is getting better. In January I rode 93k on the Tour Down Under, and a week ago I did 120k (around 75m) onthe Coast to Coast Tour, which goes from the city beachfront of Glenelg to the southern coastal town of Victor Harbor, through the Adelaide Hills and down the Fleurieu Peninsula. About 1200 people do the ride, from Brett Aitken's S&L team to weekend warriors on commuters. Thank goodness for the latter - it meant that I did not come in last by a long shot. There were some mean mean hills in there, and sometimes I did not think I would make it. Towards the end, after some fantastic downhills (top speed of 74k - 45.9 approx) the sting in the tail was a trio of sharp ascents with no real descent between them. Everyone was having a hard time, and they were talking to each other, encouraging, advising. I was spinning, spinning, trying to get there, but had to stop. As I watched people going by, I felt a terrible wave of loneliness, which I don't usually. So I mentally 'slapped myself upside the head', got back on the bike and finished ( in just over 5 hours - v good for me!). Decided that I was just a bit hormonal, with a bout of PM depression. I was very proud of finishing though, with an average speed of 22k (13.6). Over the past week I've been trying to do some different rides - in particular I've been doing intervals. Next year - those hills are mine.
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Well done. What a fantastic ride. I lived in SA for several years and know the route to Victor Harbour and those hills Yikes . Good for you.

[SadieKate]

The annual freak about the hills on the Cindy has started!!!

Here are my very simple rules for training:
*Long and flat - train your butt
*Lots of hills - train your legs
*Long and hills - train both

The Cindy? Train your butt. Get it? Train for the distance and you'll be just fine. I think the only reason Lemon Drop Hill has a name is because Lemon Drops are handed out at a high spot on the road. Maybe I am just a bit oblivious but it took me a long time to figure out what people were talking about. Even as a newbie rider after 4 knee ops, I thought the guy just picked a nice spot to hand out candy.

The point of my post is to quit freaking about the freakin' hills and get your posterior on a bike as much as possible.

[maillotpois]

The annual freak about the hills on the Cindy has started!!!

Here are my very simple rules for training:
*Long and flat - train your butt
*Lots of hills - train your legs
*Long and hills - train both

The Cindy? Train your butt. Get it? Train for the distance and you'll be just fine. I think the only reason Lemon Drop Hill has a name is because Lemon Drops are handed out at a high spot on the road. Maybe I am just a bit oblivious but it took me a long time to figure out what people were talking about. Even as a newbie rider after 4 knee ops, I thought the guy just picked a nice spot to hand out candy.

The point of my post is to quit freaking about the freakin' hills and get your posterior on a bike as much as possible.

Agreed! Lemon drop hill is NOT bad!! None of the Cindy hills are too bad. Last time I did Cinderella, I did it on my tandem with my deadweight 8 year old daughter in back. Which is the functional equivalent of me doing the ride on a regular bike weighing 100 pounds more than I do now!! So you all can DO it!!!

(The goal with the tandem is to keep her having a good time, so we don't expect too much "help" from her. All I expect is a positive attitude!)

I am envious of you guys who get to do Cinderella - it is such a great ride and you will have so much fun!

[Eden]

its actually kind of a tough question - depends on the day - the course - the goal - the group.....

Chilly Hilly yesterday - just over 16 mph in a group of about 6
My best time for a century (Apple Century Wenatchee WA) 4hrs 50 min ride time - drafting the hubby
Typical STP (Seattle to Portland Classic) pace - 15-17 mph
typical team training ride 14-15 mph average
Mt. Baker Hill climb (24.5 miles, 4300 feet) - just over 11 mph average- hope to make it at least 12 this year!

[fixiegrrl]

I've read everyones stats and thought I'd put in mine for fun. I'm not really fast either and have only been riding for about 6 months. Also, I ride a fixed geared track bike and my rides consist of a lot of rollies and some hills because that's pretty much the terrain around where I live. I've only riden with another fixie rider so I have nothing to really compare my numbers to. Anyway, here's my numbers from my last few rides:

1) 19.61 mi 1:26 hr 13.6 avg 29.3 max
2) 29.15 mi 2:02 hr 14.3 avg 27.6 max
3) 41.80 mi 2:58 hr 14.0 avg 26.4 max

Those max numbers are from going down hill, I usually spin out at 25 mph on flats. Thanks for letting me play...

[Crankin]

If I ride alone, or with my husband, I generally average between 14.5 and 15.5, once in awhile around 16. My riding is mostly in rolling areas, but some rides have significant climbs (between 7-12 %). Generally, I do around 8-10 on moderate hills and around 6, sometimes down to 5 on steep, long climbs. I spin up them, since standing hurts my knees for any significant amount of time. I lose time on the descents; I'm a chicken and my technical skills still suck after 5 years of riding. The fastest I've hit is 32 mph, hope to get it up to 40 this yr. A lot of my rides are with a friend who rides much slower than me, so my overall average is lower because I ride at her pace, or a little faster (12-13). I am also pretty sociable while riding, if I am with someone, so basically I don't focus so much on my speed anymore. I've gone from an average of 11-12 to 14-16, so I'm happy.