Originally Posted by
skycyclepilot
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.
Many of ride in a whole variety of different terrain ... some of us might not ride the same route more than once a week or once a month. My average speed range is quite large ... depending.
You might want to read this thread ... especially the first post ...
http://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycli...ered-here.html