Originally Posted by
bicyclelove
I average between 10 and 16 MPH, if I am on the higher end of that I'm riding pretty hard for me. That is my average over my 8 mile commute so my max speeds are up to 25. My slow times are usually coming home, I can take it easy then. I'm not a strong enough rider to average 20 MPH, that's fast for an average with lights etc.
Wow, I could have made this exact post. Everything about it is the same for me. In the morning I try to beat my best time. On the way home I detour to a bike trail. I'm usually on my hybrid and occasionally I try to keep the wheel of a roadie, but usually I just take it easy.