I have a best of 15:45 on a regular bike. How good is that?


Hi Joe.

I get the impression you are a nice guy. This really isn't the best
place for a nice guy to ask a question about his athletic performance.
You're liable to get a wild assortment of advice, accurate and
inaccurate. Some of the nicest members of the group are apt to address
you as 'dumbass,' while some of the worst members of the group are apt
to address you by your given name. It can be a confusing place before
you get used to it.

The answer to your question is already contained in the data you
provide. Your best time is only about 2 minutes slower than the best
guys in your club, who are using equipment that will give them a few
seconds advantage. Keep trying your best, train hard and smart, and
you'll gradually improve your time. Obviously, the best guys in the
world will go quite a bit faster, and we will never be one of the best
guys in the world. Try not to compare yourself to others too much.
Set challenging goals for yourself that will keep you motivated.

Finally, one of the best ways to improve your performance in a short
time trial like this is to master pacing. Starting too fast is
detrimental. This has been discussed in this forum so a search for
'pacing time trial' should yield some information.

-RJ