Okay so no one can start a thread huh? Everyone just needs to search and respond, eh? Blah blah blah. If you don't like it just let it die.

I can get over 17 mph on 40 mile rides, but it is a push. I did 16.01 on a 109 mile ride on Friday, but I was wiped out. I've done better. You have to enjoy your ride though or you might as well go spin at the gym. This is early in the year. Keep putting on miles and pushing yourself. Anything over 18 is a much more focused ride if you have any hills mixed in. Do what you can do and don't sweat what you can't.