Originally Posted by WHOOOSSHHH...

Live in VA. Just went down to Ft. Lauderdale. Averaged 19.3 on a FLAT windless 76.8 mile ride. Here in Va. I average between 17 and 18mph with 2-5% grades all over the place, if i am pushing myself. I am 54 and started biking in August. I credit my bike and all those years of not biking!! Of course when I read 30-43mph, makes me feel like S%&* . Doubt at my age, that I will get much faster. My legs are sore everyday. I've avg. about 100 miles per week and as high as 152. Have lost 32 Ibs. now at 197 down from 229. Great sport. wish I had found it sooner!! Shamless way to insert my buddie!!!