Originally Posted by lwla

What’s a good average speed for a 40 mile training ride?
I’m new to biking but have finished a couple of marathons in 2004.
I’ve be riding for 45 days, 52 years old wt. 198, 6’
Finished a 42 mile ride today with an average speed 17.5.
There is a local 85 mile ride in Oct. I would like to finish.
What should my long ride be a week or so before this ride?