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2004-05-16 6:21 PM

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Subject: Good time for biking?
I am in my third week of training (couch to Olympic) for an Olympic triathlon, which I will participate on 18 Sept. This is my first triathlon and I am not sure what good times are. I checked out last year's winners for the race but did not see individual breakdowns per event. I completed 25 miles today at a pace of 20 mph. Is this a poor or adequate pace for third week of training? What is a good time to aim for? I know my time will decrease once I hop on a road bike with clipless pedals (poor grad student with a mountain bike and running shoes ). Thanks for any input.

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2004-05-16 6:50 PM
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I'm new to Tri but not to biking. If you averaged 20mph for 25 miles on a mountain bike with regular pedals then I'd say you're WELL on your way to being ready for the bike leg of your Triathlon! Good luck with your training.
2004-05-17 11:17 AM
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20 mph for 25 miles is excellent!
2004-05-17 11:57 AM
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Thanks for the input. I am glad I am not completely off base and behind.
2004-05-17 12:00 PM
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wow...yes...awesome...i cant get past 14mph on my mtb and im churning away like a fool.

good luck!

2004-05-17 4:08 PM
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For a moment there I thought I was suddenly doing something really well, as I averaged 24.5 for my 40km ride yesterday - then realised I was using KM for the pace so I was nowhere near!!!!!

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Edited by Bigpikle 2004-05-17 4:08 PM


2004-05-17 8:17 PM
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Thanks for your input! 24K pace is still good; keep it up!!
2004-05-17 10:44 PM
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Hi and welcome

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