Originally Posted by wolfpack
this is what we use (from the carolina tarwheels web site)
A pace: 18+ mph
B pace: 16-18 mph
C pace: 13-15 mph
D pace: 10-12 mph
and i'm a B pace rider.
Pretty much what my club (Thread City Cyclers of Willimantic, CT) do as well. Except I don't recall there being a D ride. It's a bit hilly here in eastern CT and I am particularly slow on hills. So, I usually start at the B pace and hope to get into the A ride mid-season.