newbie- trek ride for breast cancer awareness

[PinkPilot]

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.

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)

[sandra]

I'm a pretty new rider. I don't ride 20 mph. I ride about an average of 15 too. I'm really happy when I hit 18-20 mph.

[teresa]

Sandra, do you mean you sometimes AVERAGE 18-20? Please tell me no!

[sandra]

No. I said I average 15. I SOMETIMES hit 18-20, on my good days. Big difference.

[teresa]

That's what I thought you meant. Today I had a great time riding. The weather was beautiful. I think I only averaged around 14 but I wasn't trying too hard. That is probably why it was so much fun! I wish I didn't even think about how fast I am. It is something I picked up from my extremely competitive spouse. But it is nice to know if you're getting any better. I hope I'll keep it up when the weather gets cold. I really hate to be cold.

Have a great week!