Originally Posted by
garysol1
Very common misconception. What maybe a fast pain filled speed for you may very well be a comfortable riding speed for someone else. A cyclist who has a decent fitness level can ride in a group at 25mph and sill see the birds and smell the flowers. Sounds like maybe you just need to find the right group.
+1 Some of my faster rides occur when i'm riding along chatting with a rider faster than myself. It seems when I relax and just ride, it becomes mind over matter.