Just looking for some feedback on where I'm at in my cycling addiction. As of March, I've been cycling for a year. I fell off the bike a couple times last year but I'm hooked now more than ever.
I started cycling at 314 pounds. I'm currently at 241. Here's my typical week:
4-5 nights of 25-35 mile rides (I push 30+ as much as possible, unless weather/time stops me).
I average 19-22 mph on the flats (no hills in NOLA!)
Cadence last year was maintained around 80-85, this year it's 90-95 sustained throughout the ride
This month I've started interval training as well as on/off saddle drills while maintaining my cadence.
Am I ready for any sort of group rides? Is there anything else I should start adding to my routine? Am I totally still sucking or am I doing ok for my weight/time cycling? Really just looking for input and opinions from real cyclists.
I started cycling at 314 pounds. I'm currently at 241. Here's my typical week:
4-5 nights of 25-35 mile rides (I push 30+ as much as possible, unless weather/time stops me).
I average 19-22 mph on the flats (no hills in NOLA!)
Cadence last year was maintained around 80-85, this year it's 90-95 sustained throughout the ride
This month I've started interval training as well as on/off saddle drills while maintaining my cadence.
Am I ready for any sort of group rides? Is there anything else I should start adding to my routine? Am I totally still sucking or am I doing ok for my weight/time cycling? Really just looking for input and opinions from real cyclists.