How long did it take you to faster?

[goldfinch]

J I started riding with a friend, who was struggling more than I at first, but is now cruising along at 17-18 mph.

The most difficult thing for me coming to cycling in my late 50s is to not compare myself to others. There is a wide range of native ability, of muscle memory from long past exercise, differences in age, fitness, and more. It took me more than a year, and 3200 miles of riding, to get up to a 66 mile ride at 13.7mph. I too am trying to get more fit to ride with friends. Fortunately, my friends average around 15mph so I think that at some point I will get there.

Good luck!