Do all the people who have average speeds of 14-15mph live in the flats? I live in the Santa Cruz Mountains, and try as I may, the average speed on my bike computer is always between 10-12 mph. I may be going down at 30mph and going up at 5mph. It seems like 13-14mph (when I look down) in the very few flat areas.

I notice after not being able to ride much due to rain, that I am somewhat out of condition. It seems that even the rides that I think of as 'flattish' and relatively easy are full of hills that I notice more when I haven't ridden for awhile.

I am trying to gradually improve my speed and not feel so frustrated with myself.