I enjoy riding and the speed at which I travel is dependent on which bike I am riding or how far I plan to ride as well as my mood and physical condition. In my twenties ( long ago!) I rode as fast as I could all the time and I was quite fast for the day. I would punish myself mentally if I got passed(not very often) . I enjoyed that type of riding as I enjoy the riding I do now . We sometimes change our strategy but the activity remains very rewarding physically and mentally. I still have that bike that I thought was so fast and now is not . Is it the bike? I think not! Joe