Originally Posted by
RecceDG
Personally, I think the use of "average speed" as a performance metric is a red herring; a snark, because it is so variable with wind conditions.
A constant-power cruise can vary in speed over 10 km/h depending on which way and how strong the wind is blowing.
DG
I agree, thats why I rode an out and back route holding a constant cruise POWER. The wind was light anyway and the route means whatever assistance it gave was taken away again as it would be for any other cyclist. Since i was guided by power, the average speed just took care of its self with all conditions accounted for.
I never stated average speed was actually a valid metric - it's utter BS in fact, but this is BF and this stuff is important, thats why it keeps coming up
