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Why am I so slow at cycling? (discuss.online)

submitted 5 days ago by ThePiedPooper@discuss.online to c/bicycles@lemmy.ca

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Today I did my first 20 mile (33km) ride on my hardtail XC bike. I learned how to ride a bike about 1.5 months ago, but I've been riding pretty consistently since I learned. I ride exclusively in the city, it's a very walkable city, but the paths aren't always the best. I did 33km in 2 hours 53 minutes, not including breaks for water or to eat.

I see people saying that 10MP/H (16KM/H) average is a good average to shoot for, but i can't even get my average above 7.1MPH (11.5KM/H), even on shorter rides. What am I doing wrong here? How are people going so freaking fast on bikes in cities?

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[–] ThePiedPooper@discuss.online 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

The flats stomach part sounds quite fun, along with the eat whatever I want thing.

At this point, I don't see myself needing anything. I'm perfectly happy with the bike I have and have fun riding it, and as my legs get stronger, I'll probably get faster.

I use my smart watch to track every ride on GPS and my HR, so that I get a good baseline of what I'm looking at.

[–] The_Che_Banana@beehaw.org 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Yup, that sounds right....I think what I was trying to convey is that once you start thinking about upgrading your gear be careful - it gets silly quickly!

Also, the Doc told me: 'as far a s coping mechanisms go, this is a good one'

great for the mental health!

Have fun!

[–] ThePiedPooper@discuss.online 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Spending money on gear is a good coping mechanism? I agree! My fiancee hates it though:D

[–] The_Che_Banana@beehaw.org 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Nonono.....the biking is the coping mechanisms!!! (I had a v. high stress job)

Buying gear is for dopamine, silly person...

[–] ThePiedPooper@discuss.online 1 points 4 days ago

Already looking for new tires and I feel the dopamine.