Originally Posted by
Machka
We are being mature. We've been doing this long enough to know that the most accurate answer is ... it depends.
Right now, your average speed ranges between 12 and 14 mph. I presume that since you're a new rider you're riding pretty much the same route all the time and that the weather conditions haven't differed that much. Is my presumption correct?
Some people are being matures. Others just want to argue like teenagers. Yes, it depends, but most people can still quote a range of speeds, but they would rather argue than be helpful. Like I said, my range right now is 12 to 14, depending. I understand that it depends, but the majority of anyone's rides will fall within a fairly narrow range, and that information would be useful.
I've ridden lots of different roads, but the terrain in my area doesn't vary a lot. I just returned to riding after being off for several years, and my average back then was 13 to 16 MPH depending on conditions - but 90% of the time, it would fall in that range. I'm sure that's true for most riders. I think people just like being contrary and argumentative. I should have known better than to ask. To those who responded maturely with useful information - and several did - thank you.