Happy with progress...

[Angry Blonde]

My ride to work....a mere 5.5 mile...used to take 30 mins......., ive now got it down to twenty......with what feels the same amount of effort. Obvisouly getting better.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Now you need to extend it

 

[TissoT]

Get up earlier and take the longer route ....

 

[Angry Blonde]

I have that in mind, ive just done the coast to coast and I go out at weekends if I get a chance, I get uo at four to leave the house for work at half past, and I work long hours so I cant really extend it morning or night as when I finish I cant really be bothered

 

[TissoT]

I have that in mind, ive just done the coast to coast and I go out at weekends if I get a chance, I get uo at four to leave the house for work at half past, and I work long hours so I cant really extend it morning or night as when I finish I cant really be bothered

Then take another mode of transport and save your legs....

 

[jonny jeez]

My ride to work....a mere 5.5 mile...used to take 30 mins......., ive now got it down to twenty......with what feels the same amount of effort. Obvisouly getting better.

Awesome stuff. Well done.

 

[Soup890]

How old are you?

And what type of bike do you have?

Because I can do 11 miles in 40mins on my hybrid bike.

I know I can go faster but it's a mental state as when my legs hurt I slow down when there is no need to.

So go harder and faster!!!

 

[downfader]

How old are you?

And what type of bike do you have?

Because I can do 11 miles in 40mins on my hybrid bike.

I know I can go faster but it's a mental state as when my legs hurt I slow down when there is no need to.

So go harder and faster!!!

Its not always about speed-freak stuff, some riders naturally fall into a cadence/speed of their own.

 

[Angry Blonde]

Im 32, got a boardman mtb with panniers, I could do 11 miles in 40 minutes I reckon.....just my trip to work is just 5.5 miles

 

[Soup890]

Im 32, got a boardman mtb with panniers, I could do 11 miles in 40 minutes I reckon.....just my trip to work is just 5.5 miles

I have a large backpack weighing at least 15kg.

I wanna go faster but at times I'm not in the right mind frame. I wish I could just push myself to breaking point some times

 

[Crankarm]

I have a large backpack weighing at least 15kg.

I wanna go faster but at times I'm not in the right mind frame. I wish I could just push myself to breaking point some times

You should think about a rack and panniers soup man as cycling and carrying a large back pack weighing 15kg is not good. It must be a very cheap crappy brand if it weighs 15kg ?

 

[TheDoctor]

I suspect it's backpack and contents that weigh 15 kilos!
Crankers is dead right though. Get a rack and panniers. You know it makes sense.

 

[Angry Blonde]

Thats what ive got and never looked back since, no more really sweaty back, much prefer no backpack like

 

[downfader]

I have a large backpack weighing at least 15kg.

I wanna go faster but at times I'm not in the right mind frame. I wish I could just push myself to breaking point some times

Backpacks are fine for light weight stuff, but I'd reckon you'd get on better with a couple of small pannier bags. It gives your back a much needed break from the weight, and you stay cooler. I tend to find should checking is easier too

 

[Easytigers]

I tried panniers and just couldn't get on with them. I use a backpack and it can have some serious weight in it but am used to it now (it also makes weekend riding without it a dream!). I wouldn't worry about speed. I spent a phase trying to get my speed up to an average of over 16mph on every ride...When I did, I realised that I didn't enjoy any of the rides as I was miserably pushing away as hard as I could, usually with my head down looking at the tarmac. Now have realised that it's much better just going at your own pace enjoying the scenery :-)