Quote Originally Posted by gasew7 View Post
I would guess that I average somewhere between 12-14 mph on the shorter rides. I always look at my distance but forget to look at the average mph after I finish riding. On the long ride yesterday the bike computer said I only averaged 11.5 mph I think. I really pushed a little too much doing the 56 miles yesterday and my legs have really let me know today!
A ride that was two and a half times as long as your prior longest and you did 11.5mph? That is great. You will be fine and you will be faster on the shorter ride. No worries. Don't push it, just enjoy yourself and ride.