Originally Posted by
bikerjp
This doesn't really add up. I'm 200lbs and not very fast. I'm usually in the 18-22mph range on flats. I have a 20 mile loop with 1,400 feet of climbing - half hilly and half mostly flat. My average speed on this ride is in the 17mph range give or take depending on conditions and motivation. How are you only getting a 12mph average when you can hit 30mph on the flats? Granted, I can hit 30mph if I try hard but I'm not holding for more than a few seconds.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/250361270
That's exactly the case, it isn't for more than 10second sprints that I can do 30+ on the flats. My average is exactly spot on par with yours.. I was just saying I'm able to exceed 30mph on occasion which is a feat I'm shamelessly proud of.