Making Progress, but more questions now

[Mad-One]

So this morning was the 3rd time out on my new road bike. First time out this past Sunday, 20 miles took 1 hr 18 mins with a 15.8 average, next time out on Wed I forget to reset the computer and finished it in 1 hr 10 mins average was boosted to 16.4 or thereabouts and today I did the same 20 mile loop in 1 hr and 6 mins with an average of 17.7. I feel much better than the first time out by a long shot and was planning on sticking with this distance for 2 more weeks or see if I can make it in 1 hr flat before moving on to 25 miles every other day.

Should I stick with that plan or take a few slower rides and go for 30 miles just to increase distance? or a mix of both more intensity and distance?

Thanks

 

[frenchyge]

Kinda depends on what training goals you have, if any. Personally, I'd work on lengthening my rides to fill up my available time, because I like to ride. Once your available ride time is filled up, then work on going faster.

If this is really only your third ride, then it's a little early for a structured training plan. Play around, get used to riding, see what your body can handle, and make sure the bike's adjusted properly before trying to settle on a plan.

 

[keydates]

I'd personally vary your route (which would probably vary mileage as well) just because riding the same route gets quite boring very quickly.