My first 20/20 was done Saturday

FlacVest

Yep; first 20 mile ride at a 20 mph average was done last Saturday. Very exciting.

I always viewed the 20/20 as the barrier between a hobbiest and an enthusiast, so I'm probably going to award myself with shiny upgrades and a new wheelset for Christmas.

Funny thing is, after I realized I did it mid ride, I just kept riding and finished the 30 mile route as normal. And now it doesn't even feel like an accomplishment, because my average pace is actually 20 mph. I took the flat, dedicated bike path in order to ride it out instead of the hillier, more exciting route I take on the weekends.

So yea, next goal is 23 mph pace at 20 miles; hopefully I'll be able to hit that by spring.

jotko

Nicely done!

My target over the winter is to do 10 mies at 20mph average (evens I think it is called) - I can cruise along for about 4 or 5 miles at 20+ but then invariably blow up

No problem riding distance at a slower pace (averaged 16mph for 50 miles) but just haven't got the speed in my legs yet.

Good effort anyway - does that mean you stop posting in beginners???

Cleat Eastwood

brilliant - what was the course like.

elderone

well done,thats really impressive cycling.my best for 10ml is 16.9mph though on the flat i can cruise over 20mph,just isnt enough flat here.
keep it going or try a 10ml TT as a bench mark.

FlacVest

jotko wrote:

Nicely done!

My target over the winter is to do 10 mies at 20mph average (evens I think it is called) - I can cruise along for about 4 or 5 miles at 20+ but then invariably blow up

No problem riding distance at a slower pace (averaged 16mph for 50 miles) but just haven't got the speed in my legs yet.

Good effort anyway - does that mean you stop posting in beginners???

1) Yea, my future logs will be in the general section; I mean, compared to some guys here, that's a steady pace that can be done daily on rides. I only have time to ride on the weekends, so at 2 rides a week, I'm content with my improvement.

2) I'm in the same boat as you; my normal pace would be around 17/18 or so, and I'd average that for a 30 or 40 mile ride if I didn't want to push myself or whatever.

I'd suggest, although it does suck, whenever you're on a long ride, get to that uncomfortable speed and hold it as long as you can, or for a et distance where it's straight and you can have a set length or something. Eventually you'll get used to it.

FlacVest

elderone wrote:

well done,thats really impressive cycling.my best for 10ml is 16.9mph though on the flat i can cruise over 20mph,just isnt enough flat here.
keep it going or try a 10ml TT as a bench mark.

Back home, I used to cycle a 10 mile loop as my main ride; I'll definitely go home and push myself on that course once every week or 2 weeks to see how I improve during my break.

Cleat Eastwood wrote:

brilliant - what was the course like.

Flat Normally I ride a more exciting course with rolling hills and stuff (nice neighborhood around a golf course), so I don't go on this route often. It's dead straight for 16 miles. 8 foot wide tarmac that's 12 feet from the road. Good stuff.

Beautiful scenery on a good day; trees are growing over the path at points, so you get a nice shade and plenty of people ride the trail.

If you're in a group or haven't done it often, it's great, but whenever I'm on it and turn around to head back, I get hit with the negative reinforcement riding back up to the entrance, which generally sucks, for some reason. I never have fun leaving

It's the St Marks trial in Tallahassee, Florida if anybody is nearby or lives in the city who doesn't know about it. From the trailhead it's 16 miles to a small warf on an inlet from the Mediterranean; has a bathroom every 3 or 4 miles as well. I like it.