Originally Posted by
Fagro
I know there are a lot of variables to this, but, I wondering what your avg speed is for say a 40 mile ride?
I'm new to road cycling and have about 800 miles on my bike and can't seem to break 17 mph avg. I have bettered my avg since starting , but seemed to have plataeud/peaked.
Real world, honest averages please!
OK.. so add some more detail to you post and you might get more honest answers..
17mph over what type of ride.. hilly... flat... rolling....
you said 800 miles.. this year.. this month.. this century?
how old are you? how many miles/ hours per week do you ride...
cycling is an endurance sport that take time to build.. what you're doing now you will see the real benefits NEXT YEAR.... I can look back at my training log and see in 2007 when 17 mph was FAST for me.. that's now a recovery ride..
BUT yes.. the easiest way is to get faster is to ride with faster folks.. get spit out the back... repeat until you can hang on ... you'll get faster...