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08-26-2004, 11:06 PM

27 Aug 2004 04:48:13 GMT,
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David Reuteler <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>Fabrizio Mazzoleni <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>> Worry about that later.
>> What you need to concentrate on is how your kit looks.
>
>offhand, do you have a list of canned excuses for when ya can't keep up?

You're just bluffing, sizing up the competition.
You're training and your coach doesn't want you to peak too soon.
You're still recovering from your last concussion.
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zk

08-27-2004, 06:45 AM

On Thu, 26 Aug 2004 21:00:40 -0700, dreaded wrote:

> hello cyclists. i am an avid commuter and capable of longer rides and
> considering riding with one of the local clubs. perhaps cascade bike club's
> weds ride from gasworks park. their web site says "steady". im not sure what
> this means in terms of avg speed. they list beginner, moderate, strenuous
> etc. i think my avg speed on a 25 mile ride would be about 18 to 20. is this
> a beginner speed? moderate? advice/suggestions solicited.

18-20mph for 25 miles, unless you are talking dead flat terrain, is quite
good, faster than most club rides But I've heard lots of riders
estimate their average speed with some inaccuracy, so perhaps caution
is in order.

Start with a ride that you think will be slower/easier than you can
handle, and work up to find your comfort level with that club. Clubs
vary, and some are more competitive than others. A competitive ride
can also be a great experience, but you should know what you are getting
into. Also, it is not good for a ride to have to slow down or wait for a
rider who is not capable of keeping up with the rest of the group. It can
destroy the experience for everyone else if one rider is in way over his
head.

--

David L. Johnson

__o | The lottery is a tax on those who fail to understand
_`\(,_ | mathematics.
(_)/ (_) |

08-27-2004, 06:45 AM

On Thu, 26 Aug 2004 21:00:40 -0700, dreaded wrote:

> hello cyclists. i am an avid commuter and capable of longer rides and
> considering riding with one of the local clubs. perhaps cascade bike club's
> weds ride from gasworks park. their web site says "steady". im not sure what
> this means in terms of avg speed. they list beginner, moderate, strenuous
> etc. i think my avg speed on a 25 mile ride would be about 18 to 20. is this
> a beginner speed? moderate? advice/suggestions solicited.

18-20mph for 25 miles, unless you are talking dead flat terrain, is quite
good, faster than most club rides But I've heard lots of riders
estimate their average speed with some inaccuracy, so perhaps caution
is in order.

Start with a ride that you think will be slower/easier than you can
handle, and work up to find your comfort level with that club. Clubs
vary, and some are more competitive than others. A competitive ride
can also be a great experience, but you should know what you are getting
into. Also, it is not good for a ride to have to slow down or wait for a
rider who is not capable of keeping up with the rest of the group. It can
destroy the experience for everyone else if one rider is in way over his
head.

--

David L. Johnson

__o | The lottery is a tax on those who fail to understand
_`\(,_ | mathematics.
(_)/ (_) |

08-27-2004, 06:45 AM

On Thu, 26 Aug 2004 21:00:40 -0700, dreaded wrote:

> hello cyclists. i am an avid commuter and capable of longer rides and
> considering riding with one of the local clubs. perhaps cascade bike club's
> weds ride from gasworks park. their web site says "steady". im not sure what
> this means in terms of avg speed. they list beginner, moderate, strenuous
> etc. i think my avg speed on a 25 mile ride would be about 18 to 20. is this
> a beginner speed? moderate? advice/suggestions solicited.

18-20mph for 25 miles, unless you are talking dead flat terrain, is quite
good, faster than most club rides But I've heard lots of riders
estimate their average speed with some inaccuracy, so perhaps caution
is in order.

Start with a ride that you think will be slower/easier than you can
handle, and work up to find your comfort level with that club. Clubs
vary, and some are more competitive than others. A competitive ride
can also be a great experience, but you should know what you are getting
into. Also, it is not good for a ride to have to slow down or wait for a
rider who is not capable of keeping up with the rest of the group. It can
destroy the experience for everyone else if one rider is in way over his
head.

--

David L. Johnson

__o | The lottery is a tax on those who fail to understand
_`\(,_ | mathematics.
(_)/ (_) |

08-27-2004, 06:45 AM

On Thu, 26 Aug 2004 21:00:40 -0700, dreaded wrote:

> hello cyclists. i am an avid commuter and capable of longer rides and
> considering riding with one of the local clubs. perhaps cascade bike club's
> weds ride from gasworks park. their web site says "steady". im not sure what
> this means in terms of avg speed. they list beginner, moderate, strenuous
> etc. i think my avg speed on a 25 mile ride would be about 18 to 20. is this
> a beginner speed? moderate? advice/suggestions solicited.

18-20mph for 25 miles, unless you are talking dead flat terrain, is quite
good, faster than most club rides But I've heard lots of riders
estimate their average speed with some inaccuracy, so perhaps caution
is in order.

Start with a ride that you think will be slower/easier than you can
handle, and work up to find your comfort level with that club. Clubs
vary, and some are more competitive than others. A competitive ride
can also be a great experience, but you should know what you are getting
into. Also, it is not good for a ride to have to slow down or wait for a
rider who is not capable of keeping up with the rest of the group. It can
destroy the experience for everyone else if one rider is in way over his
head.

--

David L. Johnson

__o | The lottery is a tax on those who fail to understand
_`\(,_ | mathematics.
(_)/ (_) |

08-27-2004, 06:34 PM

> >
> >offhand, do you have a list of canned excuses for when ya can't keep up?
>
> You're just bluffing, sizing up the competition.
> You're training and your coach doesn't want you to peak too soon.
> You're still recovering from your last concussion.
> --
You're tired from the 400k brevet that ended that morning.
You're waiting to see who will race you to the town sign for money.
You're trying to do this ride while keeping your heart rate under 65, just
like they said Indurain could.

08-27-2004, 06:34 PM

> >
> >offhand, do you have a list of canned excuses for when ya can't keep up?
>
> You're just bluffing, sizing up the competition.
> You're training and your coach doesn't want you to peak too soon.
> You're still recovering from your last concussion.
> --
You're tired from the 400k brevet that ended that morning.
You're waiting to see who will race you to the town sign for money.
You're trying to do this ride while keeping your heart rate under 65, just
like they said Indurain could.

08-27-2004, 06:34 PM

> >
> >offhand, do you have a list of canned excuses for when ya can't keep up?
>
> You're just bluffing, sizing up the competition.
> You're training and your coach doesn't want you to peak too soon.
> You're still recovering from your last concussion.
> --
You're tired from the 400k brevet that ended that morning.
You're waiting to see who will race you to the town sign for money.
You're trying to do this ride while keeping your heart rate under 65, just
like they said Indurain could.

08-27-2004, 06:34 PM

> >
> >offhand, do you have a list of canned excuses for when ya can't keep up?
>
> You're just bluffing, sizing up the competition.
> You're training and your coach doesn't want you to peak too soon.
> You're still recovering from your last concussion.
> --
You're tired from the 400k brevet that ended that morning.
You're waiting to see who will race you to the town sign for money.
You're trying to do this ride while keeping your heart rate under 65, just
like they said Indurain could.

08-30-2004, 05:50 AM

"dreaded" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
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> hello cyclists. i am an avid commuter and capable of longer rides and
> considering riding with one of the local clubs. perhaps cascade bike
club's
> weds ride from gasworks park. their web site says "steady". im not sure
what
> this means in terms of avg speed.

"Steady" is the new term, replacing "Social". "Social" was confusing to
people, but maybe "Steady" is too. "Steady" means 12-14 mph

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