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Originally Posted by creekster
numerous times over my life, let me add a moderating comment. IF you can find time, 2 hour rides and rides 4 days a week are clearly and excellent way to build stamina and capacity. However, sometimes life intrudes on these schedules. IF so, go for a shorter ride. Only have 30 minutes? Better to go for 30 minutes than not at all. Riding is fun. Have fun. Heck, if you don't plan on racing, don't even worry about your average speed. In any event, set some goals that are your goals and then do your best to stick to them, but no matter what just ride whenever you can.
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Good points. I actually rarely get out more than 2 times per week. I do a 3-5 hour ride on Saturdays and if I'm lucky I get in an evening ride on Tuesday or Thursday. Sometimes both. I'd be much faster if I could get out 4 times a week but as you said, life can intrude.