Originally Posted by phatmonkey

I have been cycling for about 10 months. I started at 273 pounds on an old Mongoose mountain bike. Then bought a Specialized Sequoia. I've come a long way.

Two days ago I picked up my new bike...a Tarmac Expert Rival. I went out for a twenty mile ride today and averaged 19.3 mph. I admit it wasn't a real hilly route (about 1000 vertical feet) but I am almost at that ellusive 20 mph average time.

I feel good!!!