Didn't help that my brand new Polar HRM/Cycle Computer wasn't getting a definite pick-up from the magnet so that my speed was constantly varying between 0 and my actual speed.
First outdoor ride that I've ever done with a HRM on, which I found interesting. I was pretty steady around 173BPM for the whole time, which is higher than my normal peak on the turbo! I usually ride indoors with a peak of 165. I think I need to push myself harder on the turbo, if I can do 173 for an hour then what should I be aiming for on say a 2 * 20?
If using an HRM, i have no idea why you would pay attention to a speedo - maybe it's just me!
This is probably one for the Intervals thread, but I don't think your intervals should be any harder than your 25 pace. I'll have to re-read the
Science, but I think 2*20min interval HR is probably about = 25mile HR. But probably best to read the other thread ... ! (I know this sounds counter-intuitive, but training is like that - who'd have thought that riding SLOWLY was beneficial?!?)
Anyway ... my first of the season today - 11am start, very relaxed, nice ride over and home with some other riders, lovely morning out.
I finished 10secs ahead of someone with surname
Tantrum !