Totally depends on what bike I am riding and what group - or no group - that I am with. If I am on my quick little road bike, and with a fast group, I can manage about 19-20 mph. That's with some pacelining. On my own, probably more like 16-18. Add in lots of hills and it goes down! With my touring bike and my BOB trailer, it goes WAY down. And I don't care. Speed is not what's important. It's getting wherever you are going. I finally got a computer for the touring bike last week, so I am not sure yet what average speed would be. I'm guessing around 11-12 mph, loaded for a week's trip. I don't even have a computer on my MTB.........

There was a time in my biking life that my average speed really mattered. Now, much, much less. I still want to push myself on occasions, but don't need to do so. I credit age , and wisdom to know what my body is still capable of handling.

I do understand why Av. speed is important to riders. Especially if you are trying to find a group ride that suits your speed. Or if you have a goal to meet, or a competitive event for which you are training.

If you want your speed to increase, ride with faster riders. It is very challenging, and you'll really have to push yourself, you might feel like you want to die the first few times, but it WILL improve your time.

Mainly, - HAVE FUN ON YOUR BIKE! Whatever speed that means.

Annie