What's a good time to complete 22 miles?

[Melalvai]

For me, I'd plan on a couple hours, but it would take longer because I'd stop and talk or eat or whatever.

No matter how long I plan a trip to be, it ALWAYS takes longer. Sometimes I underestimate the distance. Sometimes I underestimate my speed. Or how long I'll talk. Or how many times I'll stop. Or getting lost. My family and I are slowing resigning ourselves to the fact that when I go on a ride, I'll never get back when I thought I would.

[rebecca_f]

Thank you for all your nice comments, very motivational I do try not to focus on time but I'm a bit of a competitive freak
I did come back smiling when I took my helmet off and really did enjoy seeing the things you would usually miss in your car, so that is the most important factor, to just enjoy the ride.

Thanks guys

[uforgot]

For me, it depends on how many Kodak moments there are. I like to stop and take pictures and then I may want to charge a hill and go as fast as I can for awhile. Then there is the Katy Trail, if I do 22 miles, I have to stop for lunch at Hartsburg in the middle.