On my Saturday club rides, there are several "avid" cyclists that can't hold a 15 mph pace for any length of time. There are even some who can't even get to 15 mph, so we all ride at the pace of the slowest rider; which many times is 10-12 mph. These rides gives us all a chance to socialize during the 22 mile ride. Some of these riders have been riding for 20+ years and commute to work but never found the need to haul butt or just don't have the right bike for speed.