Tag Archives: speed
Training With “Fartlek”
I was in the middle of my regular Tuesday ride at the Veloway today when it occurred to me that I had written about this ride early in the life of the Bike Noob blog. Tuesday is my “fartlek” ride. … Continue reading
Captain Slow
Last week, I rode with my friend David. It was a standard Saturday morning ride in our area, but with one difference: I’ve gotten faster than him over the last year or so. “You really should ride with the A … Continue reading
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Speed
The weekend approaches, and with it, the promise of longer rides than I get in during the week. Some hills will be involved, especially on Sunday’s ride, and that will probably bring my average speed below my average. (?) I’ve … Continue reading
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Sometimes you chase rabbits…
Got out to ride in the morning today, while the weather was still reasonable. It’s been getting really hot around here lately, and riding in the afternoon is not pleasant. But today’s run, along the Mopac time trial route, was … Continue reading
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How fast have you gone?
This evening after work, I hit the Veloway for my usual Tuesday night ride. My friend David was waiting at the entrance, and we started a small ring ride, not particularly aiming for any speed. We kept up a steady … Continue reading
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“Fartlek” for bikes
Back when I was a runner — okay, I was never anything more than a jogger — interval training was considered the way to go to train for a race. I entered my share of t-shirt runs, and sometimes I … Continue reading
I feel the need — for speed
I’m not a fast cyclist. That’s why I ride with the B riders in my club — we just can’t maintain the 18+ mph pace the A riders typically set on our Sunday morning rides. I enjoy going fast, but … Continue reading

