Originally Posted by
kosmo886
I just started riding...I am two rides in, both around 22 miles, so not particularly long. Averaging 19.8mph solo with roughly 1000ft of vertical (up and down given they are loops). Wind hasn't been a big factor on these rides and I've been able to keep moving without more than 1 or 2 stops at a light or something. I know there are no "typical" numbers, but trying to get a sense for how I'd keep up with a group of much more experienced riders...
jeez. i'm a daily commuter and weekend road rider, and my avg still only hits around 15-16 on a good day. but i'm a small guy with small legs? i dunno. I don't know how some of y'all get up so fast. i physically can't do it.