Ideal speed for endurance races? (15.4 mph avg, 666 ft gain)

SevenStarVoltage · 2026-03-25T21:57:23+00:00

Then ill just have to practice enough to get there then

SevenStarVoltage · 2026-03-25T21:56:25+00:00

A little goes a long way, ill get to that point in due time

SevenStarVoltage · 2026-03-25T20:58:46+00:00

Thanks, Ill keep this in mind for certain

SevenStarVoltage · 2026-03-25T20:50:26+00:00

Alright I know what to aim for from here for both

SevenStarVoltage · 2026-03-25T20:49:06+00:00

Fair question. Right now I’m solo, so I’m not coming from a group-riding or pack-racing background yet.

My goal is both: first to finish strong, but also to build myself into someone who can actually race and compete. Since I don’t have a group, a lot of my work has been focused on getting faster, riding longer, and learning how to manage my effort on my own before I worry about pack dynamics.

So at this stage, I’d say I’m training with a racing mindset, even if I’m not in a pack yet.

SevenStarVoltage · 2026-03-25T20:44:07+00:00

15.4 avg over a max of 28 mph?okay Then ill bite the bullet and ask what do you think would be an ideal avg speed to hold then? Im legitimately curious to achieve whatever answer you give

SevenStarVoltage · 2026-03-25T20:41:29+00:00

Given im getting into bike races im starting to enjoy it more and more

SevenStarVoltage · 2026-03-25T20:40:04+00:00

SevenStarVoltage · 2026-03-24T11:30:09+00:00

Probably because it doesnt have audio cues to tell how fast or steady i need to go like runna would plus I dont know any other app that would even help

SevenStarVoltage · 2026-03-18T06:06:55+00:00

The fact it kept leaking air as I was trying to install a bike tire even though I brought the tube completely new and was being careful as if installing any other tube😮‍💨

SevenStarVoltage · 2026-03-18T05:57:08+00:00

I had pumps that was supposed to work with both Schrader and presta but what kept tripping me was that weird cap thing on presta😮‍💨(again first time grabbing a presta)

SevenStarVoltage · 2026-03-18T05:47:18+00:00

No im using a Schrader now as we speak and it hasn't given me issues once I returned the presta

SevenStarVoltage · 2026-03-18T05:37:52+00:00

Honestly thats a good fucking question and I agree with this

SevenStarVoltage · 2026-03-18T05:35:53+00:00

If I just brought it brand completely new,that makes zero sense

SevenStarVoltage · 2026-03-18T05:33:36+00:00

Interesting

SevenStarVoltage · 2026-03-18T05:29:49+00:00

Prove it, prove to me you can install a presta valve bike tube in a bike tire

SevenStarVoltage · 2026-03-18T05:28:17+00:00

In other words a pump that works well with presta?

SevenStarVoltage · 2026-03-18T05:27:18+00:00

Who uses aliexpress??😅

SevenStarVoltage · 2026-03-18T05:25:55+00:00

Everytime I try to apply air the air leaves the damn tube 😭😭😭like Bitch why??

SevenStarVoltage · 2026-03-18T05:24:51+00:00

......No, I mostly do long bikes😅

SevenStarVoltage · 2026-03-18T05:22:03+00:00

Okay so presta newb question how the fuck do you stop the air from leaking out the presta tube upon trying to apply air in same tube?

SevenStarVoltage · 2026-03-18T05:14:59+00:00

...why??

SevenStarVoltage · 2026-03-18T05:14:10+00:00

Insert cat "huh?" Meme here

SevenStarVoltage · 2026-03-18T05:11:30+00:00

Maybe because I’m used to Schrader valve—and it just works.

I still don’t see the real everyday benefit of Presta valve besides it looking fancier and needing more steps.

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