Well, I ride as fast as I feel like riding on any particular day. Some days that is at a relaxing, scenery enjoying pace and other days it is literally as fast as I can go. But all in all my desire is to go FASTER. Why? Dang, I'm not sure but being able to cover more territory is a huge motivator. I think that's why riding in a pace line is so enjoyable. As a group those miles just melt away. By myself, I usually average in the low 17's. My highest average (in a group) is 22.3. I live in a very hilly area so a LOT of time is spent going uphill. It's a good thing I like climbing! I'm 57 btw.