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From: Corrales New Mexico
Bikes: Kona with Campy 8, Lynskey Ti with Rival, Bianchi pista, Raleigh Team Frame with SRAM Red, Specialized Stump Jumper, Surley Big Dummy
For me I need 150 watts average solo to maintain 21 mph but in the end the real average is only 18,5 mph and I am thinking that's hard effort already. If someone advertises an 18 mph that means they really mean 24 or 33% more for the average. If you want to go on such a ride you should be able to maintain solo 24mph on the flat and maybe pull 220 watts average.
The ride I go advertises 13mph and the A ride advertises 20 and composed of upper cat racers
the 13 is actual 17 mph average (including hills, wind and all) and we pull 22 to 24 on the flats, The A I do not know but it must be crazy fast
Last edited by logdrum; 06-27-09 at 11:45 AM.