Originally Posted by
jeromephone
I think at some time you just have to throw out the speedometer and computer and just ride until you feel you have gotten a good workout. ....
Once you reach a certain point, you're no longer competing, so speed barely matters. Yes, we all want more speed or range, but you have to take what nature gives you.
Doesn't mean that you can't continue to improve, nor that it pays to push a bit toward that end. But statistics and averages don't mean a thing. It's what you can do and a realistic approach to improving if you so desire.