I just competed my first bike ride and I'm wondering what an average time would be to complete 22 miles in, bearing in mind my route was hilly and I was riding a road bike, winds where mighty strong too
Also as I'm new to riding I'm not sure what the normal aches and pains would be, My wrists and shoulders started hurting at mile 14 would this be normal as I'm a beginner?
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03-08-2009, 10:22 AM #1
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What's a good time to complete 22 miles?
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03-08-2009, 11:10 AM #2
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The aches might be normal if that's your first time on the bike.
Did you get a proper fitting on the bike? If not, that will be your first to do item. If so, give it some time.
As far as speed, it varies SO much! Everyone rides at different speeds. I vary anywhere from 11-17 mph average depending on which bike I'm riding (TT, touring bike, etc) and what the wind/terrain is like. I wouldn't worry about what's a good time, I would worry about what's a good time for you. You now have a number to go off of. Different conditions will produce different times.
Most importantly- did you have FUN?
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03-08-2009, 11:23 AM #3
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No I didn't get a proper fitting on my bike although I was told what size bike would fit me.
Yes I did have funthe speeds I got up to where amazing 
Although was worried I might fall flat on my face forgetting I still had my feet in the toe clips
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03-08-2009, 12:14 PM #4
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One person's 'hilly' is another person's 'flat', and vice versa.
Over twenty miles is what I'd consider a big ride for a first ride! I'm thinking it'd be pretty normal for you to be plenty sore tomorrow.
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03-08-2009, 12:30 PM #5
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Whatever your average time was is a good average!
It all depends on the skill level, strength, endurance level, type of bike, type of riding (casual vs. commuting vs. racing), terrain, etc. And, I totally agree with Lisa above. A ride that I would consider hilly, Dh would probably think it rolling at best.
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03-08-2009, 01:30 PM #6
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Forget about speed and time, just go out there and have fun!
And, yes, if you can get someone to have a look at how you're fitted to your bike it could be a good idea. It's normal to have a bit of aching while you adapt to the riding position and stuff like that, but you don't want to cause permanent damage either!
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