How did it go? I can't wait to hear your report.

Originally Posted by
KSH
You are right.
And speeds can be relative.
In Texas... where it's flat as can be... most of the newbie riders I ride with (example: got thier bikes 1 week ago and have ridden it twice)... can do a 13 mph average.
Where is Texas flat as can be? Just kidding. Down in Austin I am happy when the course is rolling hills instead of steep ones! My average speed on any given route here is 16-18 mph. We rode the MS150 from Houston (FLAT) and we averaged 25 mph to lunch like it was no big deal. That was without a tailwind, just flat. It is all relative.
Amanda
2011 Specialized Epic Comp 29er | Specialized Phenom | "Marie Laveau"
2007 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Road | Selle Italia Lady Gel Flow | "Miranda"
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