Why Get Faster? ⏩
Why get faster? That question may well have as many answers as there are people who ride bicycles! Maybe you commute to work by bike; and want to spend less time doing it. Or you want to get your errands done faster. Perhaps you’re an aspiring bicycle racer!
I want to get faster partly for the heck of it; and partly because I’m doing longer and longer rides. I don’t remember where I read this; but as you increase your distance, riding will eat up more and more of your day unless you improve your pace. And no matter how much we love to ride, we have other things that we must do.
The Why and Wherefore 🗣️
The why and wherefore of increasing my pace is, my interest in long-distance rides. This interest goes back many years; and it doesn’t seem to be waning.
With thoughts of RAGBRAI nudging at my brain, I’ve watched many a YouTube about the event. It isn’t a race; but some riders do take it fast. One video showed the rider’s handlebar cyclecomputer; and it read 21+ mph!
If I do RAGBRAI, I don’t think I’d want to take it as fast as that. They say, don’t miss things along the way, from scrumptious food to chatting with the local folks.
All the same, I’d want to maintain a decent pace. In fact, if I’m able to ride faster, I’ll get to stop-over towns sooner; and be able to spend a little more time taking a breather. I could enjoy some ice cream, and munch on some corn. And, naturally, eat some pie!
So why get faster? Looks like there are some good reasons!
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ABOUT ME
I began this website primarily as a way to present the story of how I accomplished a century ride on an adult tricycle. Other riders of adult trikes might want to know whether it’s possible. It sure is! You can read all about it in My Story.
I live in New Orleans; and retired in January 2023. More time for cycling!
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