I feel the Need for Speed!

[Bklynmom]

I have been biking since March 2007. Just completed my first Century, and am starting to ride around the Park longing to be able to jump on the Peleton. Would love to hear from those who are fast about how they got that way!

In our park, groups of riders form spontaneously and you can jump on if you can keep up.

My average speed is around 15 mph - 18 on flat, 10-11 on the hill. I know my cadence is pretty slow.

Anyone have a training program that worked for them? I am ready!

I am learning to ride in a paceline with a local coach, but I need a ride program I can do on my own too.

Thanks, I know there is lots of great advice out there

[Happy_Wheels!]

I know what you mean, Bklynmom !

I Like to go Fast, too!

I have one word for you: Intervals!!

Intervals Are Your Friend!

Intervals Will Make You Go Fast!

Intervals might also make you Puke but Hey, at least you will be FAST!

Luv,
Happy_Wheels!

[nomummytummy]

spin or rpm classes are great too

[RoadRaven]

Have you checked out books like Bernhardt's "The Female Cyclist" or Friel's "Cyclists Training Bible"?

They both give a good break down of the type of training you can do for the goals you have?

I have bought both - hated giving them back to the library

[Bklynmom]

I will get going with my intervals this weekend on the flats in Long Island then try them on our Brooklyn Hill. Thanks for the book suggestions.

I am going to try and do a Metric Century in Oct. and try and do it as fast as I can - maybe with the help of my fast new training partner! Wonder what book he has, he sure pulls me around Prospect park at a good clip.

The new bike seat and clips will help too.

L

[rij73]

Did you do the NYC Century? I heard mixed reviews about it... I chickened out after thinking about trying it.

I have to start trying intervals too. Actually you and I are going at about the same speed in the same park! Maybe we should ride together sometime? I think I might be brave enough to try that. I used to be too insecure.