How can i get my speed up???

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I rode 33 miles yesterday and it took me 1hr47min and today i went out on a 23 mile ride and it took 1hr19min. I thought i was going a good pace average 15mph then today this guy rode past me and just left me in the dust dust dust and killed my confidence that i was doing well.lol I ride 4-5 times a week 20-25 miles average and average speed is 15mph and sometimes i do go lower. What advice can you give me to pick up the speed?? Because the next time i see him coming i want to leave him behind.lol

Hmm...perhaps my math is off, but 33 miles in under 2 hours equates to something like a 17mph average...that's pretty darn impressive IMO. Heck, a few weeks back I rode 38 miles and it took me almost 3 hours!!! Now granted, I was riding in a hellacious headwind...but still...3 freakin' hours!!!! Today we rode 85 miles and it took us 5 hours, 50 mins. Again...a strong headwind for 42 miles can really sap the energy right out of you. Even with a 20mph tailwind on the way back home, I still felt totally gassed.
You should be proud of the speed you're riding at...keep up the good work!

Linda