Originally Posted by 2Tired2Shift
Don't worry about speed your first year - just ride and have fun. I would advise taking that computer off your bike - it's too easy to get hung up on speed, avg. speed and such. I've been riding (on and off) for a number of years and do not even own a computer. I keep track of time and effort.
Also, all else being equal, lighter = faster.
Good ideas...I think in the case of the guy on the mountain bike his legs were a lot stronger because I think my bike is lighter.