Me too!

I average between 15 - 16 mph which on some rides where I live is considered the "Turtle Group". I converted from a hybrid to a road bike and am working on increasing my speed and endurance. I feel like Goldelocks trying to find the perfect group to ride with.

This May I went on a ride that was billed as a no drop, "recovery ride". I had a hard time keeping up and at one point slowed down and dropped to the back. The wife of the ride leader was riding in the back and asked me if I could gear up (i.e., pick up the pace). I asked her to drop me but she wouldn't. 30 minutes into the ride, my computer said we had gone 11.2 miles which is more than 22 mph.

So until I can get my speed up, two times a week I ride by myself and the other time I ride with a group that averages 12 - 15 mph.