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2011-06-20 10:13 AM

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Subject: WTF I keep getting slower and slower on the bike

So anyone have any ideas as to why I get slower and slower on the bike? I've been doing the same ~30 mile trail for all my training and have been doing it in its entirety. Each time I do it, my time increases by about 10 minutes. Recently my computer broke and I've got a new one coming in, so perhaps not being cognizant of my speed/rpm and just riding willy nilly is the cause. Anyone else have ideas? I'm not overtraining, I'm actually following a training schedule which includes days off. I have a sprint in 3 weeks and am trying to

I start out slow, spin my legs to warm them up, then after about 2 miles or so of that, I go about, or aim for 20mph for the rest of the way with (as needed) 30 second breaks for water/food/soreness in which I will go about 12mph at a high rpm.

It's not overtraining as I incorporate days off and alternate between bike, brick, runs, and swim. Any pointers would be appreciated!



2011-06-20 10:45 AM
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Subject: RE: WTF I keep getting slower and slower on the bike

Been putting air in your tires?

2011-06-20 10:47 AM
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Yep, I actually tried a higher psi for less rolling resistance and it has no change. I seriously think its the computer but maybe I'm missing something
2011-06-20 10:49 AM
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You sure your numbers are correct? A 10 minute increase is like 1.3-2.2 miles per hour slower. That's a HUGE difference...there is not even a conceivable explanation as to why someone would get that much slower.
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