Well, I'm a beginner, so I'm wondering the same thing. I think 15 mph average is pretty good but I'd encourage experienced riders to clue us in. I have a chart from a well-known cycling club in northern NJ that would consider that a solid B ride category, which is pretty good for anyone. Your husband wants to be an A rider. (Okay, we all do but he probably has a better chance of actually achieving it!) I often think that people who have husbands to ride with have an opportunity to develop speed and endurance faster than those of us who don't.

Quote Originally Posted by teresa View Post
May I ask a guestion? I have no idea how to gauge how well I'm doing since I only have my very competive husband to compare myself with. Do you have any idea what a decent beginner mph average is considering in some hills?My husband will not be happy until he tops 20 and I barely manage 15 as an average for the ride (approx. 20 miles)