Originally Posted by
RPK79
An average of 9-10 mph is pretty slow even over that distance. Were you riding with anyone else at the end when you arrived at an empty parking lot? Maybe shorter organized rides are more to your style and if you want to ride longer rides save your money and do them alone since you're going to be alone at the end of the paid ride anyway.
I was pretty much alone at the end, but I enjoyed the atmosphere at the start, the light vehicle traffic on the well planned course, and having the goal of the ride as an incentive to stay active in the months leading up to the ride. I think I'll save my money on the short rides (since I do short rides in my neighborhood and local park trail system on a consistent basis) and continue to look for well-organized and interesting longer rides....where I can meander a bit...maybe take some nature pictures....instead of thinking about the finish at the start.
Brian