Average cyclist? Well the wife and I did a 60 miler on Saturday in 3:47 with a BIG headwind and we are far from race material. Not even sure if we're average. But in the past I did a 100 km event in 3:10. First 2/3 alone, remainder with a partner. A few centuries in and like Tour De PalmSprings in 5:45 solo. Not crazy about drafting. I'm about an average Clydesdale rider and don't race.