[speed]

hey, my name is Mike and I am 17. I am an avid swimmer and got into cycling about 3 years ago in order to cross train. Since then i have found cycling to be much more enjoyable and now ride almost every day. I participate in triathlons and time trials and hope to start doing criteriums and races next year. I have a CFR comp scattante 2008, and a 2008 cervelo soloist carbon (2008) with zipp 404s. Have slowly been increasing mileage this summer and am now around 250-350 miles a week. I also enjoy doing organized group rides on the weekends and have so far completed 4 centuries this year. Looking forward to using the forum.

 

[Xela]

Welcome to TwoSpoke, Mike! That's some serious mileage.

 

[TerryG]

Hey Mike, a man after my own heart, I spent several years doing long distance rides sounds like you're a good candidate for The UMCA, have you completed a Double Century yet? Also check out RAIN a great ride across Indiana about 164 miles.

Good luck!

 

[funetical]

Welcome to TwoSpoke! What's easier, swimming or cycling?

 

[TerryG]

Both can be just as hard, for me cycling easier because I've done it more and I'm better at it.

 

[funetical]

I just got back from vacation, nothing but swimming, which I'm not practiced in, but am still pretty good at, and it wiped me. I was eating at weird times of the day just trying to get my energy up.

 

[whyeyebike]

Welcome to the forum....very impressed with your mileage....looking forward to hearing about your riding!!!!

 

[speed]

swimming is without a doubt harder, but I enjoy cycling much more because i dont have to stare at the black line at the bottom of the pool and the change of scenery is nice. Better yet i can breathe much more when cycling which is always nice

 

[Xela]

Better yet i can breathe much more when cycling which is always nice

What? Doesn't that mean you're not going hard enough?

 

[speed]

well i dont know about you but i like to stay aerobic when cycling, unless of course during racing or sprint intervals.