Wow, lots of OF's around here. I'm 48, been roading for the past 1.5 years, did a lot of MTB for three years before that, and 20 years before that, rode very hard in college. These days, I usually get in 2 - 3 rides a week, 20 to 25 miles.

Across moderate rolling hills, I can average around 18mph. On the flats, around 20. When I started road riding two years ago, I was averaging around 13mph over the same routes.


I've been working on a sprint on the moderate downhill in front of my house. Best speed to date is 46.8, and I'm aiming for 50. Have to up the gearing more, with a 53/12 gear, I just can't crank any faster.