I'm looking to increase my overall, maintained speed, particularly for group rides. Until recently, I've almost always been riding solo. I can usually hold a 16-18 pace for a bit but slow a bit on hills, etc. For group rides averaging 18 mph, most cyclists seem to be riding steady for several mile portions in the 20+ range. Any advice for the non-group portion of my training to pick up the pace and stay fast?
I've been doing spin HIT & speed intervals (both in spin class & on the trainer). Aside from going out on the road on my own 2-3 days a week and forcing myself to keep my cadence high and pushing / watching my bike computer, what else can I do to get faster?
I've been doing spin HIT & speed intervals (both in spin class & on the trainer). Aside from going out on the road on my own 2-3 days a week and forcing myself to keep my cadence high and pushing / watching my bike computer, what else can I do to get faster?