I'm new to biking (other than when I was a kid) and am curious how I'm doing. Here are the basic facts:
Age: mid-40s
Height: 5, 9"
Weight: 170 (need to lose 20 if I can!)
Level of exercise: Little-to-none
I've been riding my Lemond Zurich now for a couple of months. I try to ride three times a week but I suspect I've only averaged around twice a week. I realize I gotta get more time on the bike, maybe once every other day. Nonetheless, I can tell my performance is improving. My typical run is a 19 - 22 mile jaunt over slightly hilly terrain. It's about a 30/70 split between local roads and bike path. I try to ride fairly quickly but am not killing myself. I'm now able to average about 14.1 to 14.2 mph and don't have to use as low a gear on some hills -- two months ago when I started I averaged less than 12. Additionally, I occasionally take a much longer run on the weekends 30 - 35 miles but I don't even bother to check my average speed then.
How am I doing? It's OK be brutal. What should I do to improve my performance?
Any advice would be welcomed. TIA
Age: mid-40s
Height: 5, 9"
Weight: 170 (need to lose 20 if I can!)
Level of exercise: Little-to-none
I've been riding my Lemond Zurich now for a couple of months. I try to ride three times a week but I suspect I've only averaged around twice a week. I realize I gotta get more time on the bike, maybe once every other day. Nonetheless, I can tell my performance is improving. My typical run is a 19 - 22 mile jaunt over slightly hilly terrain. It's about a 30/70 split between local roads and bike path. I try to ride fairly quickly but am not killing myself. I'm now able to average about 14.1 to 14.2 mph and don't have to use as low a gear on some hills -- two months ago when I started I averaged less than 12. Additionally, I occasionally take a much longer run on the weekends 30 - 35 miles but I don't even bother to check my average speed then.
How am I doing? It's OK be brutal. What should I do to improve my performance?
Any advice would be welcomed. TIA