Originally Posted by
ancker
I started cycling about 8 months ago and have been getting more and more into it each month. I currently ride about 50 miles a week. (On a trainer now that it's cold.) I started out around 10mph and now can easily handle 16mph with intervals up to 22-24mph. I ride 30-60 minutes at least three times a week with a few spinervals and/or sufferfest videos thrown in and a longer 60-90 minutes ride at least once on the weekends.
I see other's, who I presume have been riding much much longer, easily reach and 25+mph average over an hour.
I don't expect to magically jump up to a 20+mph average but assuming I continue riding at my currently pace and miles can I realistically expect to reach a 20+mph average any time soon? How much do I need to increase my riding to get there? Am I on the right track after only 8 months of riding?
Are you talking about numbers on the trainer ? "25 mph" on a trainer is a lot different than the road, since there's no wind resistance or hills.
Anyway, don't waste your time comparing yourself to people on the internet. Ride with a group, ride on your own. Enjoy yourself, push yourself if you want. If you want to gauge improvement, you can do it my comparing your time over a fixed distance (time trial), and/or using a power meter .... but that's another topic.
Your rate of improvement is based on your time in the saddle, intensity, rest, recovery, diet, age, life factors (family, work), genetics, motivation etc ....