Originally Posted by caloso

I regularly do a speed workout where I roll down a small hill (overpass or levee works) to hit my target speed and then hold it for 60 seconds. I start early in the season at 27 and try to work up to 32. Repeat 6-10 times per session, 1 or 2 sessions per week.

It's meant to replicate coming to the front of the race and drilling it in the late laps. That will get you fast, and requires no equipment other than a basic speedometer.