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lenard
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 Posted: 01/17/08 - 07:23 Post subject:
I’ve been reading this forum for quite a while in order to learn something about cycling and other sports, and this is the first time I’m writing. After reading about other people’s experiences I’ve decided to take up cycling. It’s great and I’d just like to know what good ride distance is for a beginner. I constantly think that I’m too slow.
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demetris
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Posted: 02/26/08 - 22:01 Post subject:
Hello there, rookie! Don’t bother yourself with such questions because that is individual. Besides you have to choose your own rhythm of progression and it wouldn’t be good if you would try to impose certain expectations upon yourself. Some people start with very good speeds and later slow down and some people have very slow start but then improve their performance over the course of time. The most important thing is to listen to what your body tells you. That way you can’t go wrong. Of course, there are some average figures and speeds, but I really think that you shouldn’t take so much care bout that. The most important thing is that you feel good and that you don’t exhaust yourself.
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Lord Vader
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Posted: 01/31/09 - 04:38 Post subject:
As you are a beginner the best distance is the one you choose. You know the best how your body works and how long can you cycle. Take is slowly and that speed up as times goes by, and cycle every time a little bit longer.
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torque
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Posted: 02/02/09 - 07:53 Post subject:
How your body responds - that would be an answer. You can preset certain distance or you can just follow your body's reaction.
First time you feel tired - stop. Repeat the same distance next time. You can further increase distance each day, until you find your optimal mileage.
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