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I don't agree, but that's cool! I only ever really wanted to go farther, see more, pack more into a ride. If going faster means seeing more or something cool = yes! If going faster means seeing the same stuff but finishing earlier = 100% meh
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I'd half agree.
For me with audax it is all about finishing within the time limit and maximising enjoyment.
So for example PBP 2019 I was having a blast and did it in less than 80 hours, much faster than I planned. For 2023, I plan to slow down and enjoy the experience and villages a bit more.
For LRM events over 1200 I also try to work with the time limits to maximise sleep. Of course fast riding and minimising faff during the day also helps with this.
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If you know you can complete a set distance within the time limit, the logical step is to try and do it quicker… and if you are really quick, then the next step is to see if you can be the quickest on the day or ever… doesn’t make it into a race. Wanting to go fast on a bike is probably the first thing you try to do when you remove the stabilisers… or even before