Jenn, you mentioned in another thread the dismay you feel about your speed. People asked you what exactly is wrong with your speeds and you never responded. I am asking it again. Are you training to race? If not, for a fitness/fun cyclist, your speeds are excellent.

When you read posts in this forum from others who say they go up steep climbs at 25 mph and pedal down the road at 30 mph, well those cyclists might be racers or cyclists who have biked for years or they have exceptional weather and road conditions. Don't compare yourself to others because you may not be the same type of cylist.

Enjoy your rides and feel the passion. That is what it is all about. When there are so many variables from day-to-day with respect to weather and route and road conditions, focusing on numbers can get you away from having fun, getting the cardio and burning the body fat. You will know you are getting better because you will see and feel your fitness level increase, and that has nothing to do with focusing on your average speed.

Darcy